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NOW HIRING! ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER
07/13/16 — Farm
Position Title: Assistant Farm Manager Location: Garfield, TX Department: Administration Reports To: Farm Manager Supervises: Administration, Greenhouse, Planting, Farm Courier
Position Summary: Our Garfield, TX location encompasses nearly 200 acres of vegetable production. The Assistant Farm Manager will communicate with the Farm Manager and Operations Manager, receiving guidance and direction on crucial issues. This position is one of considerable responsibility and independence. Applicants are expected to be capable of making high-level decisions and perform well as a team player. We're seeking someone who is proficient with Excel and who is a creative, proactive problem solver.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead the Greenhouse Grower, Planting Crew, Farm Administrator, and Farm Courier as needed to complete processes, including but not limited to:
- Coordinating work flow and workloads on a daily basis according to schedules, crop plans, and necessary adjustments.
- Generating and reviewing schedules and plans for bed preparation & location, seeding, planting, or otherwise.
- Organize and conduct meetings with the Farm Manager and all field managers to resolve issues and implement solutions and plans.
- Ensure that the Cover Crop plan is implemented effectively and that the appropriate records are maintained.
- Coordinate between the Owner/Farm Manager and the planting, greenhouse, and office teams working at the Garfield,TX location
- Respond quickly and appropriately to alterations in plans or conditions (such as when a new demand arises or in conditions of heavy rain), as well as issues regarding equipment, supplies, or post-harvest packing needs
- Develop new ideas to improve current infrastructures and systems in order to better manage several tasks and operations across farm production
- Maintain appropriate records for NOP certification purposes.
- Highly organized with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-directed worker, effective in both independent and collaborative settings
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task
- Previous farm experience, particularly in crop planning
- Willingness to work extra hours during seasonal peaks
- An interest in agriculture and promotion of local and organic farming
- Demonstrated familiarity with MS Windows and Microsoft Office suite
- Previous management experience
- Previous experience operating tractors
- Previous experience in organic certification
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and previous experience creating & maintaining complex spreadsheets
- Basic familiarity with mechanics and equipment maintenance
- Spanish fluency
- Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs
- Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, and squa
- Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather condition
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing or walking
Compensation & Benefits: Compensation is dependent on experience. Paid bi-weekly. Permanent employees are eligible for Individual Health Plan benefits.
Directions for Applying: Please send an email to jobs@jbgorganic.com with the following format. Following specific directions is the first way to impress us!
- Subject Line should read “[Job Title]: [First Initial]_[Last Name]” … For example, “Planting Crew Coordinator: J_Smith”
- Email body should be short & sweet - help us notice you! Ensure that it contains your contact information.
- Attach three documents to your email, ensuring that their file names are clear: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume 3) List containing contact information of two professional references
The responsibilities & duties listed above are intended to communicate general priorities of this position, but should not be understood as an exhaustive list of all work requirements to be completed at JBG Organic. Farms require flexibility! We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance.
JBG Organic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, or sexual orientation.
