Farm Coordinator

To be considered for this position, interested applicants must apply online to Shepherd University's career portal - https://jobs-shepherd.peopleadmin.com/postings/17821

Established in 1871, Shepherd University is a premier public university, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, offering a wide spectrum of academic programs to students in West Virginia, across the country, and around the globe. Thanks to our convenient location and affordable pricing, Shepherd is considered a second home to many residents of West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.

Shepherd University seeks Farm Coordinator to join our team. All duties of the Farm Coordinator are conducted under the supervision and approval of the Farm Director. The Farm Coordinator works with the Tabler Farm Core Team to oversee and manage all aspects of food production and seasonal/temporary labor at Tabler Farm, oversee all non-academic educational activities and actively participates in and supports academic activities at Tabler Farm, and acts as the primary public face of Tabler Farm.

Minimum Qualifications:

- 2 years experience producing vegetables and other produce through field production or greenhouse/high tunnel production

- Experience direct-marketing produce, may include farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture (CSA), direct sales, wholesale or other markets.

- Experience overseeing/training farm workers

Preferred Qualifications:

- 5 years experience producing vegetables and other produce through field production or greenhouse/high tunnel production using organic and sustainable methods

- Ability to plan and implement a growing schedule

- 5 years experience marketing produce and other agricultural products, including via farmers’ markets and community supported agriculture (CSA), direct sales, wholesale to restaurants/institutions and other markets.

- Experience with community outreach including social networking, planning and marketing of events

- Expertise in farm management, including record keeping and preparing budgets

- Expertise in sustainable soil, water and pest management

- 5 years experience training students or interns in sustainable agricultural production and marketing tactics

- Ability to operate equipment (tractors, tractor implements, small engine equipment, hand tools, other equipment) including maintenance/repair

Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

We believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. Shepherd University offers generous employee benefits, including:

o 13 paid holidays

o 15 days annual leave (vacation) per year

o 18 sick days per year and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members

o Wide range of health insurance and other benefits

o 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks

o Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents

Shepherd University is an equal opportunity institution. The University neither affiliates knowingly with, nor grants recognition to, any individual, group or organization having policies that discriminate. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Pay: From $21.03 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21