Agmenity designs, installs and manages agricultural amenities (community farms) for homeowners’ associations, developers, and other clients.
The Senior Farm Manager serves as a critical leadership role that is responsible for the holistic management of an agricultural amenity’s full scope of deliverables, including year-round diversified vegetable production, community programming, and team management. This position encompasses a broad range of skills and knowledge and will require a high level of organization, time management, communication, leadership, attention to detail, and will work closely with and under the guidance of Agmenity’s COO.
The ideal candidate is a highly experienced individual who has demonstrated a significant commitment to the art and craft of sustainable farm management, and has a true passion and understanding of the responsibility of growing food for people and building community. Additionally, a deep knowledge and comfort in organic and sustainable farming practices as well as direct experience managing and delivering multiple produce distribution channels (CSA, Farm Stand, Farmers Markets, et al) is essential.
This role embodies the unique opportunity to join an established early-stage farm with a solid and proven foundation but one that is still growing and expanding in both scale and vision, which also correlates to a dynamic pathway for continued career growth and professional evolution. The Senior Farm Manager position is well-suited for an individual who is seeking an opportunity where their daily work, energy, intention, and decision-making is deeply meaningful and will actively help build and shape the long-term trajectory of a community farm.
As such, Agmenity is looking for an individual who still very much loves to actively farm and be in the fields on an everyday basis, but is also interested in a longer-term commitment (3 – 5+ years) where they can deepen their knowledge and experience related to: macro and high-level strategic planning; helping to design, implement, and navigate multi-year farm & community initiatives (U-Pick; orchards; pastured poultry; apiary; etc); team & human management; among other kinetic and evolving elements that support a role with continued professional growth, development, and responsibility.
This position description presents the currently known and anticipated core responsibilities of the job but as the farm continues to evolve and grow there is a strong likelihood for this position to expand in scope and scale of responsibility as well as position title.
Duties (due to the nature of year-round farming this is not an exhaustive list, but should serve as a helpful baseline)
- Managing a team of one full-time Farm Educator to ensure the farm’s macro success related to the growth, harvest and sales of crops; planning and executing successful community programming; creating a healthy, positive, and welcoming environment for both team and community members
- Planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, and distributing produce; working with and maintaining small equipment & tools (including BCS tractor); greenhouse management; tending chickens and potentially other small livestock; among other farm oriented duties & tasks
- Organization and Recordkeeping related to year-round crop planning; sourcing materials, tools, and supplies; expenses and budgeting; and other farm reporting needs
- Developing a high-performance team culture that maintains a disciplined and well-paced work environment and fosters continuous learning, quality of work, and accountability.
- Serving as an Agmenity representative & role model and helping to train, guide, and support the development of individual team member’s skills, knowledge, and abilities.
- Ensuring premium quality of all produce leaving the farm and curating an aesthetically beautiful farm space
- Maintaining sanitary, safe and organized work and storage areas that follow best practices related to the FSMA and local health codes
- Communication with the developer, HOA, project partners, stakeholders, and community members via interpersonal relationships, email, formal public programs, and required attendance at meetings
The Senior Farm Manager will work a flexible schedule depending on season and weather but will average 40 - 45 hours a week. They will receive two consecutive days off but due to the community focus of the farm weekend (Saturday - Sunday) work will regularly be 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 Agmenity 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 timely
- 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
The Senior Farm Manager position is a full-time, year-round salaried position with the following compensation & benefits:
- Salary: $66,000 - $78,000
- Experience: Ideally, 3 - 5+ years of small-scale, sustainable farming experience with 3+ years being in a leadership and management position. Educational and public programming experience with a range of age groups is also weighed heavily.
Benefits
- Elastic Paid Time Off policy (15+ days)
- Monthly $450 Health Benefit
- 401k Retirement Benefit w/ 2% Company Match
- Monthly $60 Phone Stipend
- Food related benefits including produce and other provisions
- Annual $200 boot stipend
- Professional development
- Annual Performance Salary Raises as well as Tenure Based Raises
Additionally, reimbursement is offered for any travel related to the hiring process as well as moving and relocation support
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
Application Question(s):
- What is your relationship with sustainable & organic vegetable farming and why does this position excite you?
- Please share an experience that was instrumental in your growth, understanding, and development as a leader and manager:
- Beyond your resume and previous work experiences, are there are any other parts of who you are as a human that you think will allow you to be successful in this position or would be valuable for us to know about you?
Work Location: In person
