About Us
The Garden For All is a registered nonprofit based in New Albany, Ohio. Our mission — Fighting Hunger and Growing Community — is realized by growing high-quality organic produce and flowers for local food pantry partners across central Ohio. 2026 is our seventh growing season. On our 3.5-acre organic vegetable farm in Johnstown, OH we have a wash/pack building, walk-in refrigeration, barn and tractor, four high tunnels, established beds and irrigation, and a delivery van.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Organic Farm Operations Manager to lead day-to-day farm production and seasonal staff. This person will manage crop production, harvest, wash/pack, distribution logistics, volunteer sessions, and routine property and equipment maintenance, working closely with the Chief Grower.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee daily farm operations across vegetable, raspberry, and cut-flower production; execute seasonal work plans with the Chief Grower.
- Supervise, train, and schedule seasonal crew (approx. 4 growers) and coordinate volunteer sessions (three mornings per week plus wash/pack volunteers).
- Prepare daily and weekly task plans; delegate work and ensure clear instructions, safe practices, and timely completion.
- Lead transplant/nursery management: seed starting, propagation, watering, hardening-off.
- Manage harvest, wash/pack, storage, and delivery scheduling to food pantry partners; maintain QA during post-harvest handling.
- Operate and maintain tractors, implements, walk‑behind equipment, irrigation systems, deer fence, and other farm infrastructure; coordinate routine maintenance.
- Implement organic pest, disease, and fertility management using best practices (cover crops, soil testing, amendments, compost systems, mulch regimes).
- Maintain accurate records of plantings, harvests, amendments, inputs, labor, and equipment — using Heirloom and Google Drive (Sheets/Docs).
- Provide timely feedback to staff, foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, and support volunteer engagement as part of our community mission.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in organic vegetable production, including demonstrated supervisory/management experience on a vegetable farm.
- Proven experience in high tunnel production and year-round mixed vegetable systems.
- Competence operating tractors, front loaders, bush hogs, plastic mulch layers, cultivators, and BCS walk‑behind equipment.
- Knowledge of soil health practices, cover cropping, compost systems, and organic pest management.
- Comfortable leading volunteer groups; strong coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Organized, self-motivated, able to prioritize multiple tasks and remain composed under pressure.
- Proficient with Google Drive and willingness to learn/maintain Heirloom farm management software.
- Physically able to bend, lift up to 100 lbs, and perform outdoor labor in variable weather.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Work schedule & location
- Core farm hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM EST.
- Peak-season overtime and occasional weekend work required.
- Volunteer sessions: Tue/Thu/Fri 9:00–11:30 AM (general support) and 1:00–2:30 PM (wash/pack).
- Work primarily at Johnstown farm; some tasks/staff coordination at New Albany location as needed.
Benefits
- $25/hour; paid time off (details to be discussed); possible conversion to salary for 2027.
- Meaningful mission-driven work supporting food security in Central Ohio.
Equal opportunity
The Garden For All is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and does not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.
How to apply
Email resume and a brief statement (1–2 paragraphs) describing your interest in the role and relevant experience to garden at thegardenforall.org. Please include “Farm Operations Manager” in the subject line.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
