Assistant Farm Manager

Looking for an Assistant Farm Manager to oversee the operations of a 75-acre property that includes 13 acres of blueberry bushes, 700 young and maturing chestnut trees and an animal operation with a small number of animals.

There is also a small campground on site that hosts guests for farm stays. The Assistant Farm Manager will be expected to maintain the upkeep of the grounds and to maintain the farm stay sites.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in all aspects of running the day-to-day responsibilities of North Star Farm. This position will both supervise and participate in the growing and harvesting of organic produce as well as taking care of a small number of animals and a 4 unit glamping site.

Farming often includes arduous labor in varying weather conditions. Farming will require this position to bend, pull, push, stoop and stand for long periods of time.

Requirements

• Oversee the growth and production of a new farm moving into a mature farm
• Oversee the hiring and management of seasonal crew for farm maintenance and harvest
• Oversee the glampgrounds, restocking farm store and firewood, light cleaning and maintenance
• Oversee glampgound cleaning staff
• Develop and maintain a good professional relationship with members of the community
• Ensure premium quality of all produce leaving the farm and curating an aesthetically beautiful farm space
• Maintain frequent and consistent communications with senior management
• Create and execute short-term and long-term onsite projects
• Maintain the irrigation system to ensure proper watering and fertigation of fields
• Mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance
• Maintain sanitary, safe, and organized work and storage areas
• Computer literate and competent using Microsoft Excel and Google Drive
• Create and present programs, plans, strategies, costing, etc.
• Ability to process and analyze data (i.e. soil testing)
• Keeping up with requirements of the NOFA-NY organic certification
• Experience in implementing regenerative farming practices is a plus
• Experience with blueberries is a plus
• Must have valid driver’s license and pass background check
• Bilingual Spanish required

Abilities

Must have the ability to:

• relate to people in an open, friendly, and professional manner
• show understanding, courtesy, empathy, tact, politeness, and concern
• deeply value timeliness, organization, and attention to detail
• work as part of the collective North Star team and both give and take directions
• successfully balance, plan, and implement the diverse spectrum of micro needs & tasks of the farm’s everyday with the long-term macro deliverables
• appreciate humility, deep observation, and continuous learning
• tolerate weather extremes and do physical labor outdoors year-round
• lift 50 lbs and carry it 40 feet
• cultivate a positive mindset (even when under stress)
• enjoy working in group settings while embodying personal initiative and independence
• communicate clearly, openly and in a timely manner
• relate well with people from varied backgrounds and in different life situations
• be open to receiving and sharing feedback
• embody a deep respect and care for your fellow human regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or diverse mental & physical abilities

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

North Star Farm is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring equality, tackling discrimination, promoting diversity in our workforce, creating an inclusive working environment, and fostering good relationships between diverse groups of employees. All employees and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, marital or civil union status, disability, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local law.

DISCLAIMER

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.