Director of Agriculture
About The Position
Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center seeks a mission-driven and experienced Director of Agriculture to lead our nonprofit organic farming operations with purpose and vision. This role requires a systems thinker with deep knowledge of organic production, facility and resource management, and a passion for regenerative agriculture. The Director provides strategic direction to a team of three dedicated departmental managers, ensuring that goals are clearly defined, aligned with the farm's mission, and effectively executed. Key responsibilities include guiding production strategy and budgets, setting priorities, fostering collaboration, and maintaining partnerships with external stakeholders. The Director also plays a central role in communicating Cedar Circle's agricultural practices and advancing innovative, climate-resilient approaches to farming.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of experience in agricultural management, with expertise in organic vegetable and/or berry production
- Proven leadership in farm operations, including budgeting and infrastructure management
- Deep understanding of organic certification, soil health, and sustainable production practices (e.g., minimum tillage, nutrient and pest management)
- Strong team management and communication skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and a positive organizational culture
- Demonstrated success managing multiple projects and priorities with flexibility, creativity, and strategic focus
- Experience building partnerships and representing an organization to external stakeholders and collaborators
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with native plant propagation, nursery operations, or greenhouse production
- Experience with research collaborations, educational programming, or market development initiatives
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of agricultural production on the farm. This includes supervision of production and facilities management teams and collaboration with our on-farm research team.
- Support production department managers with production planning, budgeting, staff development, external communications, and long-term goals.
- Facilitate communication among production, education, marketing, and research staff.
- Mentor production team leaders to strengthen organizational capacity and performance.
- Ensure compliance with relevant certifications and memberships, and integrate CCFEC's mission and values into all production activities.
- Partner with the Research Director to guide and implement on-farm research that enhances soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
- Support the pursuit of funding and research collaborations that advance sustainable and innovative growing practices.
- Foster inter-departmental communication and cooperation to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
- Support educational programming, farm events and festivals, and other community engagement activities.
- Oversee agricultural land partnerships and shared land use, including lease renewals.
Benefits
- health insurance (premium 100% employer paid, 50% paid for minor dependents)
- paid personal, sick, and parental leave
- a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer safe harbor match
- short-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
- 20% discount at our farmstand and café
- 50% off summer and vacation camps for dependents
- access to an employee assistance program
- 2-Bedroom onsite housing may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
