Farm Manager Job at The Center for Discovery, Harris, NY

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  • The Center for Discovery
  • Harris, NY

Job Description

Description

Job description

TITLE: Farm Manager

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):

1. All aspects of vegetable and fruit production, including greenhouse and

hoophouse management.

2. Help compile pertinent information relating to organic/biodynamic

certification.

3. Assist with all post production processing: lacto fermented vegetables,

vinegar making, and any other future products

4. Demonstrate the ability to operate all farm equipment including tractors.

DayHab/Education

1. Help to provide farming opportunities which integrate appropriate aspects

of agriculture into education/dayhab programs.

2. Communicate these daily needs to education/ dayhab management and

participate in the integration of students and residents onto the farm.

3. Educate dayhab/education staff in relation to agricultural opportunities in

order for them to support residents and students on the farm.

Farm Operations

1. Work with the Director of Farm Operations to gain a clear understanding

of the farming enterprise as whole.

2. Help with the management of the farm during vacations, holidays, and

time off of the Director of Farm Operations.

3. As a clearer understanding of the farm enterprise developes, identify and

communicate ideas and insights for improving the farming operation.

4. Assist in conducting farm based research as appropriate.

5. Assist in management of CSA and post-harvest activities.

6. Assist in crop management of the orchard, greenhouse, and field grown

crops.

7. 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:

1. Frequently on feet, frequent walking and standing required.

2. Frequent lifting of materials/equipment up to 40 pounds required.

3. Occasional heavy (up to 100 pounds) lifting of materials/equipment required.

4. Consistent outside work, exposure to all elements and weather conditions.

5. Exposure to noise.

6. Occasional exposure to odors.

7. Frequent light lifting, bending and/or stooping required.

8. Frequent operation of farm equipment and motor vehicles

9. Frequent 12+ hour days during the growing season to achieve production

goals

10. Ability to work 7 days a week during the growing season when necessary

11. Ability to work all holidays between March and December

12. 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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time,

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