What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Manager position at Rise Up Community Farm?
Organization:
Rise Up Community Farm (RUCF) is a nonprofit regenerative community farm located on an acre of land in Wilmington, NC. Our mission is to plant hope in the community by cultivating land and community, nourishing our neighbors in need, educating and empowering local youth & adults. RUCF uses chemical-free/regenerative agricultural practices to produce healthy fruits and vegetables ensuring that our community has access to fresh produce while empowering local youth and adults through educational programming.
Position Summary:
The Farm Manager reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for agricultural management, produce sales and distribution, and supporting daily farm operations. The Farm Manager plays a key role in cultivating a productive, welcoming, and educational farm environment for community members, volunteers, and youth participants.
It is crucial that the Farm Manager have a heart for cross-cultural community development, welcoming people, stewarding the land, and working for justice as we care for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
This role comes with substantial staff and community support. As we seek new leadership for the farm, we are prioritizing finding the right passionate person and are flexible to align the role to their skillset.
Position Responsibilities:
Duties include:
- Agricultural management, developing annual crop plans, managing seed starting, soil preparation, planting, irrigation maintenance, weed control, integrated pest and disease management, harvest planning, and routine maintenance of farm supplies and infrastructure
- Facilitating harvest activities and managing the distribution of produce through all sales channels, including Farm Shares, Produce Stands, wholesale accounts, food access partnerships, and other distribution outlets
- Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and collaborative environment for all farm participants
- Maintaining record keeping inclusive of pounds harvested, households served, pounds donated, and others, and implementation of farm goals in alignment with RUCF's mission and strategic priorities
The Farm Manager collaborates with:
- The Executive Director
- Community partners
- Apprentices, UNCW student workers, youth interns, and volunteers
- Additional RUCF staff
Minimum Requirements:
You will thrive here if you have strong leadership skills, integrity and accountability and enjoy building an inclusive environment for the community, volunteers and youth. Being hard-working, self-motivated and teachable is integral to the role as agricultural work is inherently unpredictable due to weather patterns and biological cycles. You must be willing and able to work well as both a team player and independently.
- A minimum of two years of farming or market gardening experience
- High physical stamina and endurance for long shifts on your feet, including the ability to walk, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds with proper form
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a welcoming attitude toward all farm participants
- Valid driver's license
Preferred Experience:
- Fundraising and grant writing
- Nonprofit management
Wage/Hours:
Hours are negotiable in correlation to responsibilities and previous experience.
Hours: Hours may be set part-time (20-30hrs/week) or full-time (40hrs/week)
Wage: $20-$25/hour dependent upon relevant experience
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25