Organic Farm Assistant Manager Job, Pennsylvania

Posted on October 13, 2014 by in Employment, Farmer, Organic // 0 Comments

Job: Full time Farm Assistant Manager/Crew Leader on Organic Vegetable Farm in Pennsylvania

Duration: November 2014 - November 2015

Exact start and end dates are negotiable.
Longer-term employment and a permanent position is available (this is based on employee’s performance, farm’s success, and discretion of farm owner).
If identified for a longer term position, you will be granted greater responsibilities and, following the appropriate training period, will be given creative license to fulfill those responsibilities; the management position can be paid a higher rate due to the drive and capability of the individual.
Full time work during peak season (May 1-October 31) is 60 hr/wk, off season hours are between 40-50 hr/wk.
As this position is managerial, the employee may work some weekends.

Duties:

Employees will engage in several aspects of production and marketing on this diversified organic farm, under the direction of the farm owner. Including, but not limited to:
seeding, transplanting, weeding, irrigation, harvest, and packing of produce;
marketing and deliveries of produce via farmers’ markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), and wholesale accounts;
general maintenance of farm infrastructure, cleaning, basic repairs, and painting;
operation of large and small tractors for cultivation, harvest, and tillage.
operation of small engine equipment such as mowers, trimmers, walk behind tractor, etc.; assisting with livestock management (e.g., feeding, cleaning, caring for, rotating, and processing pastured poultry).

Requirements:

Imperative: Timeliness; Hustle; Capable of clearly communicating questions, concerns, and needs; Strong Work Ethic; 1 full year of experience on an organic vegetable farm in PA or the neighboring region.

Important: Balance attention to detail and a quick work pace; Willing to work outside in any weather; Maintain positive attitude in stressful conditions; Experience with manual labor/long, physically demanding work days; Varied tractor experience with ability to change out implements and troubleshoot with patience.

Preferred: Understanding of sustainable/organic poultry operations; Flexible on learning./training styles; Ability to handle constructive criticism at performance review sessions with grace; Accept and promote a communal living space; Experience managing a crew, keeping others on task; comparable leadership roles.

Compensation:

$1650 monthly salary
5 paid sick days
Housing in our large historic farmhouse full of modern amenities. Residing on the farm is a requirement.
Seasonal produce

Be advised that No pets are allowed; Vacation time is available, but must be planned well in advance and not scheduled during peak season; There will be performance review sessions between the farm owner and the employee within the first six months of employment; Employees must contribute personal time to house cleaning, cutting firewood, landscaping, etc.; and no smoking nor illegal drugs are permitted in the house or on the property.

Contact:

Elaine Lemmon, farmer/owner elaine.lemmon@gmail.com 717-253-7797. Provide resume, cover letter, and 3 references via email. Review of applications begins immediately. Positions will remain open until filled. Phone/video interviews and farm visits will be arranged with qualified applicants.