What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Care Farm Manager position at Homefields Care Farm?
About Us
For more than 25 years, Homefields Care Farm has grown more than 100 types of organic produce for CSA members each season, creating options for persons with disabilities and other support needs. We emphasize sustainable practices, conservation, and making locally grown food more accessible and affordable through partnerships. We house a job-training program that prepares local high-school students (with disabilities) for future pathways in agriculture.
About You
The Assistant Farm Manager will support the Farm Manager in day-to-day farm operations. The Assistant Farm Manager will oversee a small team of farmers with disabilities, providing job coaching and training. The assistant farm manager will support the farm manager with vocational training needs of volunteers and high school students with disabilities. The Assistant Farm Manager will fill in for manager absences, support volunteers and work CSA distribution as scheduled.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute the farm management plan as directed by the Farm Manager.
- Assist the farm manager with daily operations of crop production, including tracking for organic compliance, CSA operations and coordination of farm volunteers.
- Support partnerships with local organizations and schools to promote vocational training, educational workshops, farm tours and volunteer projects.
- Cultivate a positive, encouraging and friendly work environment for everyone .
- Support the distribution of food donations to local charities and community organizations is completed and tracked per food safety guidelines.
- Follow safety practices and best practices for sustainable farming.
- Participate in selected community events, farmer's markets, and outreach efforts.
- Assist the farm manager to maintain accurate records of farm operations, including crop yields, tracking to comply with organic certification requirements and financial expenditures.
What we’re looking for in an Assistant Care Farm Manager
- A passion for the purpose: supporting people with disabilities, community engagement, and social justice.
- Minimum of one year of experience working on a farm, preferably with a CSA or similar model farm.
- High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
Benefits
- Access to benefits begin at hire.
- Medical.
- Paid time off.
- Seven (7) floating holidays.
- Matching retirement.
- Wellness benefit.
- Weekly vegetable share.
- Boot reimbursement.
- Will discuss options for relocation reimbursement.
Full-time, seasonal Feb–Nov
- $17.00–$20.00 / hour, depending on experience.
- 40 hours per week expected
- Day shift, schedule varies according to the seasonality of the role
Homefields is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Homefields welcomes people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for positions that they are qualified for. Hiring is based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20
