Work With Us

Interested in joining our fruit bowl and helping us bring the fruit trees of Los Angeles into the limelight? We’d love to hear from you! Read about our available positions below, and be sure to keep an eye on our instagram or on GoodFoodJobs to see when we’re hiring!

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to caleb@fruitstitute.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Grounds Crew

Love trees, fruit, and getting your hands dirty? Then this is the job for you! We're looking for someone passionate about working with the earth and its woody inhabitants, who loves being outside, and is able to lift up to 50+ lbs. 

This position is for Grounds Crew work, which includes:

  • Loading/unloading trucks

  • Compost and mulching fruit trees

  • Spraying trees (w/ our in house compost tea of course)

  • Tree trimming cleanup

  • Planting

  • Tree staking

  • Assisting with pruning of trees

If you're looking for part time work, you're in the right place! We're looking for individuals who can make themselves available 2-3 days a week, with flexibility regarding what days you'd like to work. No experience necessary, just an enthusiasm for trees and working with your hands. We're looking for some who displays a strong work ethic, loves physical work and displays lots of initiative. 

Pay starts at $20/hr which increases as skills progress.

Work is slow during the summer months and picks up in winter so we are looking to officially hire around November but are getting the ball rolling and would love to interview folks who may be a good fit!

Have a truck you're comfortable using on the job? Amazing! We compensate for use with the current IRS gas/mileage stipend.

If you're interested in working with us, don't hesitate to reach out, we're looking forward to hearing from you!

Mulch Magician

Want to get some exercise, wield a pitchfork, AND help facilitate growing healthy soil in Los Angeles? We’re looking for people who want to spend a few hours a week tossing mulch into bags so we can bring mulch to the fruit trees of Los Angeles. Located in Montecito Heights, this is a flexible position and low commitment. Please reach out to caleb@fruitstitute.com more information.