Farm Director

Capital Consultants Management Corporation • Summerville, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

CCMC is seeking a dedicated Farm Director for their award-winning farm. This is a unique opportunity to be a leader in the agrihood community movement and part of a friendly, hardworking team. The company prides itself on creating a positive, enjoyable work environment with favorable work-life balance. The farm grows acres of organic vegetables and fruit distributed to residents through a retail Farm Share program. In addition to overseeing production, the role also involves maintaining a Garden and General Store for residents.

Requirements

• At least 2 years organic vegetable production and farm management experience
• Proven experience independently operating a tractor
• Enthusiasm for local and sustainable agriculture
• A problem solver, willing to learn and open to feedback
• High degree of customer service and effective communication skills
• Attention to detail and efficiency
• Knowledge of retail technology and CSA logistics platform
• Carpentry skills, general "fix it" know how, and familiarity with basic tools
• Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, stand for extended periods of time and move up to 50 pounds
• Self-motivated with an eagerness to learn new tasks
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• If driving is, or becomes, a requirement of the role, it is required, at all times, that you hold a valid state driver’s license for the class of vehicle you are driving, maintain a clean motor vehicle report, and hold current automobile insurance at statutory limits.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English / Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing farm crew and all aspects of vegetable, fruit and herb production
• Maintaining farm infrastructure and landscape with support from contracted vendors
• Certifying that all product and food safety standards are being met
• Managing on-site CSA pick-ups
• Educating residents and guests about agrihood farming by leading workshops / presentations and providing tours
• Ensuring general store, barn, gardens and surrounding areas are well maintained
• Leading gardening related workshops and farm to table events
• Assisting HOA team with events and workshops as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-matching 401k contributions
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, medical, and volunteering
• Paid parental leave
• Training and educational assistance
• Support programs, including Employee Assistance Program and Calm Health
• Optional benefits including short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed