Farm Manager

Rodale Institute is offering a Farm Manager position at the Cornwall Manor – Rodale Institute Trailside Organic Farm, located within the Cornwall Manor retirement community in Cornwall, PA. This facility offers on-site crop production methods which provide nutritious produce for their residents, staff, and community. This position reports directly to the Rodale Institute Senior Farm Manager. Applicants should be driven, hardworking, and committed to organic agriculture practices. All candidates must be prepared to work in a professional environment, complete tasks carefully and in a timely manner, and work in all weather conditions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop field plans for growing fruits and vegetables on two acres.
• Conduct day-to-day farm operations in relationship to crop production. Field responsibilities include, but are not limited to soil preparation, planting, harvesting, weed, pest and disease management, equipment maintenance and repair, etc.
• Manage and coordinate labor efforts among seasonal workers and interns when available
• Document field operations on Rodale Institute forms to satisfy organic certification requirements, research data collection needs, financial accounting and maintain production records on a regular basis
• Coordinate maintenance schedules for tractor(s), truck(s) and other equipment
• Coordinate landscaping and facility maintenance and repairs among Cornwall Manor staff
• Deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders and speak to the Cornwall Manor – Rodale Institute partnership at public events
• Operate equipment (tractors, tractor implements, small engine equipment, and hand tools) in a safe and efficient manner
• Educate and train temporary staff and interns to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation
• Provide field tours and presentations for outreach and education when necessary
• Coordinate with Rodale Institute staff for travel needs and purchasing supplies
• Assist the Communication Department with preparing media
• Assist with the Research team when necessary and carry out field plans for research projects
• Prepare a yearly budget and report
• Other duties may/will be assigned on a case by case and as-needed basis

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years of experience in organic horticultural or agronomic crop production
• Must be able and willing to work in all types of weather conditions
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of large groups and presenting at public events
• Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds
• Ability to drive farm equipment, tractors, etc. is required
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to be flexible in hours as farm work can be unpredictable
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe Acrobat
• Previous management experience is preferred

Other Expectations:

• Individuals must be committed to the farm’s success, and in turn, the farm will be committed to the individual’s success.
• To be trustful and respectful to all staff and visitors.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.

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