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Healing Roots Design, LLC, (HRD) brings holistic land design to life, integrating humans with their environment by creating regenerative organic landscapes full of food, diversity, functionality, and beauty. We are a small and mighty team of multi-talented, dedicated and passionate humans, who restore the relationship between humans and the earth, supporting ecology by uplifting holistic land and life design solutions. We are known for our relationship building, customer service, and attention to detail. We value curiosity, generosity, humor, earth embodiment, education, impact, and adaptability. We are actively seeking a diverse pool of applicants. We strive to advocate for social justice, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, anti-racism, equity, and the well-being of the earth. Healing Roots Design is an equal-opportunity employer.
Join our team! Details below. Positions open until filled.
Join our team! Details below. Positions open until filled.
- Field Staff
- Permaculture Designer / Field Staff Lead
Field Staff
Healing Roots Design is growing and we need to expand our team! We’re looking to bring on 1-2 new field staff members this season!
Do you dream of working outside? Are you looking for more from your work than just a paycheck? Are you ready to join a tight, fun crew that desires to steward the earth with holistic land-based work, and restore human connection to the earth? This dynamic field role is designed to increase field capacity for HRD’s 2024 year. 2-3 days a week are allocated to work as HRD Field Staff, performing and fulfilling land design installs and maintenance.
The ideal candidate is confident working independently and collaboratively with the HRD Field team. Ideal applicants can move efficiently around the job site, are ecologically sensitive, are task-oriented, can manage time, and take pride in their work. This is a part-time, seasonal position set to start in the middle of March and continue to December. Depending on experience, there is potential for this position to become full-time in the future. Special consideration if the applicant has familiarity and confidence with permaculture systems, fluency in speaking to clients, site management, and visual design skills.
HOURS Part-Time: 2-3 HRD field days/week: roughly 7 hours/day
PAY $20-23 / hour or more, based on experience.
JOB DETAILS The candidate is optimally able to attend up to 3 fieldwork days. Most clients are within 45 min of Asheville. We strive to carpool.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for this position must:
We are actively seeking a diverse pool of applicants. Through both of our businesses, Healing Roots Design and Regenerative Life Design, we strive to advocate for social justice, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, anti-racism, equity, and the well-being of the earth. Healing Roots Design and Regenerative Life Design, LLC are equal-opportunity employers
HOW TO APPLY Email us a cover letter, resume and 3 references.
Healing Roots Design is growing and we need to expand our team! We’re looking to bring on 1-2 new field staff members this season!
Do you dream of working outside? Are you looking for more from your work than just a paycheck? Are you ready to join a tight, fun crew that desires to steward the earth with holistic land-based work, and restore human connection to the earth? This dynamic field role is designed to increase field capacity for HRD’s 2024 year. 2-3 days a week are allocated to work as HRD Field Staff, performing and fulfilling land design installs and maintenance.
The ideal candidate is confident working independently and collaboratively with the HRD Field team. Ideal applicants can move efficiently around the job site, are ecologically sensitive, are task-oriented, can manage time, and take pride in their work. This is a part-time, seasonal position set to start in the middle of March and continue to December. Depending on experience, there is potential for this position to become full-time in the future. Special consideration if the applicant has familiarity and confidence with permaculture systems, fluency in speaking to clients, site management, and visual design skills.
HOURS Part-Time: 2-3 HRD field days/week: roughly 7 hours/day
PAY $20-23 / hour or more, based on experience.
JOB DETAILS The candidate is optimally able to attend up to 3 fieldwork days. Most clients are within 45 min of Asheville. We strive to carpool.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for this position must:
- Be trainable, work with field staff on design installs and maintenance.
- Document projects with photos/videos, to be used as content for social media and newsletters.
- Have personal tools for the field: shovel, maddock, rake, etc.
- Have a car for field work (We carpool when possible).
- Be independent and a collaborative team player.
- Take initiative if something is unclear.
- Possess keen attention to detail and consider oneself organized and timely.
- Be a go-getter, proactive, with enthusiasm and good communication skills.
- Be available for staff meetings, if applicable.
- Be aligned with our core values 1. We are in service to the Whole, 2. We are consistently adaptable, 3. We are collaborative relationship builders and designers.
- Be physically conditioned and able to move 60 lbs of weight.
- Preferably be experienced in permaculture, herbalism, botany, and earthworks.
We are actively seeking a diverse pool of applicants. Through both of our businesses, Healing Roots Design and Regenerative Life Design, we strive to advocate for social justice, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, anti-racism, equity, and the well-being of the earth. Healing Roots Design and Regenerative Life Design, LLC are equal-opportunity employers
HOW TO APPLY Email us a cover letter, resume and 3 references.
Permaculture Designer / Field Staff Lead
This position works in coordination with the Director of Operations, the CEO, and field staff. Upholding our company’s core values and purpose, this role is essential for supervising Healing Roots Design projects from start to finish.
Primary role is to offer land design consultation, follow sales process, and render design maps with plants and materials. Duties include:
Applicant Requirements
Qualified applicants will have a demonstrated Permaculture design portfolio of work experience, a desire to support ecology, create inspired and integrated living spaces, value teamwork, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive demeanor.
Necessary skills / qualifications:
Desirable skills / qualifications:
Hours: Up to 1-2 days a week, 9-5 pm, but subject to change. Flexible schedule. Part time. There are many opportunities for professional growth within our company as we continue to expand our operations. 90 day trial.
Compensation: Dependent on experience.
Apply: Email us a cover letter and resume and 3 references.
This position works in coordination with the Director of Operations, the CEO, and field staff. Upholding our company’s core values and purpose, this role is essential for supervising Healing Roots Design projects from start to finish.
Primary role is to offer land design consultation, follow sales process, and render design maps with plants and materials. Duties include:
- Design and implementation of residential and commercial permaculture-based land projects including, but not limited to: landscape design with native, edible and medicinal plants, garden and orchard design, micro-farm planning, forest management, land stewardship, lawn to foodscape transitions, riparian and native habitat restoration, mushroom cultivation, irrigation and water catchment systems, compost, and evergreen screens.
- Initial consultation with clients to prepare designs and plans.
- Hardscape installation and maintenance, including natural stone, permeable pavers, and retaining walls.
- Landscape maintenance including planting and transplanting.
- Management and supervision of the field staff crew, ensuring that staff have all tools and materials needed to complete the project, and that work is done to the highest standard, according to the plan, on time and to budget.
- Recommending modifications based on field conditions, client requests, and/or supply issues.
- Maintaining project budgets and records.
- Consistent and timely communication with clients, team members and managers throughout each project.
- Utilizing a hands-on training spirit and demonstrating a strong work ethic by example.
- Promoting safety, performance, and well-being of all staff and contracted team members.
- Other duties may include marketing and educational outreach.
Applicant Requirements
Qualified applicants will have a demonstrated Permaculture design portfolio of work experience, a desire to support ecology, create inspired and integrated living spaces, value teamwork, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive demeanor.
Necessary skills / qualifications:
- Must have Permaculture Design Certificate or equivalent experience.
- Must have over 5 diligent years in the field of Permaculture and construction.
- Must have deep familiarity with the bio region of Asheville and surrounding areas.
- Must have plant identification and care knowledge.
- Must be able to create, read, understand, and communicate about landscape design plans.
- Must be able to properly and efficiently complete job site and company paperwork.
- Must possess strong crew leadership skills.
- Must be self-starting and work cooperatively and efficiently in a team environment.
- Must have excellent communication skills, for effective and timely communications with field staff, management and clients.
- Must have a commitment to the highest standards in customer service, quality, and professionalism.
- Must be able to lift more than 60 pounds.
- Must possess a valid NC driver’s license and good driving record
Desirable skills / qualifications:
- 2 years of experience managing and conducting residential and commercial hardscape projects.
- 2 years of experience operating equipment including skid steers, compact excavators, chain saws, etc.
Hours: Up to 1-2 days a week, 9-5 pm, but subject to change. Flexible schedule. Part time. There are many opportunities for professional growth within our company as we continue to expand our operations. 90 day trial.
Compensation: Dependent on experience.
Apply: Email us a cover letter and resume and 3 references.