Market Garden Manager Job in Hawaii

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Taylor in Employment, Farmer, Farming, Gardening // 0 Comments

The Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture (HIP Agriculture) is a conscious movement of inspired individuals living a model of sustainability through direct engagement with the earth and service to youth and communities.

At the heart of HIP Agriculture is a commitment to personal growth and awakening that empowers individuals to be activated leaders for change.

Located in beautiful, historic North Kohala, HIP Agriculture is a growing community that cultivates a diverse collection of Polynesian crops and operates as an educational site offering sustainable agriculture courses, youth programming, community workshops and events. Through farming and hands-on education HIP Agriculture is pioneering a new paradigm of conscious agriculture that honors indigenous wisdom, food sovereignty and the transformational power of returning to the land.

Market Garden Manager Job

We are seeking an individual/couple to manage our market garden operations.We ask for a minimum 1-year commitment. More info at https://www.hipagriculture.org/about/join-our-team

Market Garden Manager Job Responsibilities include

Management of nursery care, seeding, and transplanting
Management of crop rotation and quality record keeping
Management of harvest for restaurants and farmers markets
Management of soil fertility, pest control, and weeds
Manage irrigation system and watering of the fields and nursery
Manage, educate and train new farm workers and students
Maintain a clean and organizes packing shed
Management of all garden supplies and tools
Bed prep: Being able to use a BCS and/or a tractor is a plus
Strong ability to communicate with others and work well within a community environment.
Experience in working at Farmers Markets and Driving a Delivery Van is a plus
Must have a clean driving record and valid drivers license
Weekly managers and staff meeting
Occasional participation in educational activities and community engagement

Homestead Responsibilities

Weekly chores to maintain the common areas
Milking – 1-2 days a week
Weekly community dinners

We Provide

Housing accommodations in a private hale
Access to 1000 sq. ft. shared kitchen and study space
Shared hot/cold showers, composting toilets and washing machine on site
Community food supplies (vegetables and fruit harvested from land, bulk grains and legumes)
Walking distance to nearby swimming and surfing spots
Access to HIP Ag libraries, educational events, etc.
Stipend of $500/month

For more information about HIP Agriculture or the Market Garden Manager Job contact: hipagriculture@gmail.com

To learn more about farming jobs and internships or to post an opportunity on beginningfarmers.org, go to: https://www.beginningfarmers.org/internship-and-employment-opportunities/