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Base pay range $55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr
Brief Description
REPORTS TO: Director of Farm Operations, Chief of DNA
DIRECT REPORTS: Assist with oversight of vegetable teams
FLSA : Exempt
Purpose
Assist in all aspects of Thanksgiving Farm’s farming operations.
Provide support to the Director of Farm Operations in all areas of production including vegetables, orchards, and post-harvest products.
This position is a hands-on farming position and as such requires onsite daily farm tasks including but not limited to planting, harvesting, plowing, product delivery.
Participate in farming activities related to resident and student skill acquisition and vocational learning.
Primary Duties Of The Position
Agricultural
Assists Director of Farm Operations with the following tasks (but not limited to):
All aspects of vegetable and fruit production, including greenhouse and hoop house management.
Help compile pertinent information relating to organic/biodynamic certification.
Assist with all post production processing: lacto fermented vegetables, vinegar making, and any other future products
Demonstrate the ability to operate all farm equipment including tractors.
DayHab/Education
Help to provide farming opportunities which integrate appropriate aspects of agriculture into education/dayhab programs.
Communicate these daily needs to education/ dayhab management and participate in the integration of students and residents onto the farm.
Educate dayhab/education staff in relation to agricultural opportunities in order for them to support residents and students on the farm.
Farm Operations
Work with the Director of Farm Operations to gain a clear understanding of the farming enterprise as whole.
Help with the management of the farm during vacations, holidays, and time off of the Director of Farm Operations.
As a clearer understanding of the farm enterprise develops, identify and communicate ideas and insights for improving the farming operation.
Assist in conducting farm based research as appropriate.
Assist in management of CSA and post-harvest activities.
Assist in crop management of the orchard, greenhouse, and field grown crops.
Any farm related task the Director of Farm Operations deems necessary and appropriate.
Qualifications
External: Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred
Internal: All Agency related required trainings
Language/Writing Skills: Advanced ability to speak, read and understand
English, with fluency in Spanish desirable
Other: Driver’s license
External Experience: Prior farming and management experience. Knowledge in operating large scale farming equipment.
Essential Job Functions
Frequently on feet, frequent walking and standing required.
Frequent lifting of materials/equipment up to 40 pounds required.
Occasional heavy (up to 100 pounds) lifting of materials/equipment required.
Consistent outside work, exposure to all elements and weather conditions.
Exposure to noise.
Occasional exposure to odors.
Frequent light lifting, bending and/or stooping required.
Frequent operation of farm equipment and motor vehicles
Frequent 12+ hour days during the growing season to achieve production goals
Ability to work 7 days a week during the growing season when necessary
Ability to work all holidays between March and December
Ability to assist any farm related emergency, 24 hours on call (part of housing agreement).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $ 55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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