Farm Manager - St. Luke's Organic Farm

Rodale Institute•Easton, PA

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About The Position

The Rodale Organic Farm at St. Luke’s is a partnership between Rodale Institute and St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN). This partnership aims to create a highly successful and impactful farm-to-hospital model. The Farm Manager will lead farmers, seasonal workers and volunteers to produce save, healthy, organic produce to all hospitals in the St. Luke’s University Health Network. Additionally, the Senior Farm Manager will coordinate with St. Luke’s hospital staff and dining services to meet produce requests and deliveries.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years of experience in organic horticulture or agronomic crop production
Must be able and willing to work in all types of weather conditions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lift and carry +50lbs
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to be flexible with schedule, as farm work can be unpredictable
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities

Conduct day-to-day farm operations in relationship to crop production at the St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus. Field responsibilities include, but are not limited to soil preparation, planting, harvesting, washing, and packing produce, weed, pest and disease management, building cold frames or hoop houses, equipment maintenance and repair, etc.
Manage and coordinate labor efforts among the farm staff
Document field operations on Rodale Institute forms to satisfy organic certification requirements, research data collection needs, financial accounting and maintain production records on a regular basis
Coordinate CSA and wholesale deliveries
Coordinate maintenance schedules for tractor(s), truck(s) and other equipment
Coordinate landscaping and facility maintenance and repairs among St. Luke’s hospital staff
Operate equipment (tractors, tractor implements, small engine equipment, and hand tools) in a safe and efficient manner
Complete and follow the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as well as FSMA
Plan a growing schedule and meet with supervisor frequently to ensure planting of crops is sufficient and meet all organic certifications
Educate and train season staff and volunteers to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation
Summarize and analyze production data to identify trends
Maintain a clean workspace and offices
Communicate with St. Luke’s chefs and employee wellness personnel
Coordinate with Rodale Institute staff for travel needs and purchasing supplies
Assist the Communication Department with preparing media
Assist with the Research team when necessary
Prepare a yearly budget, budget narrative and quarterly reports
Other duties may/will be assigned on a case by case and as-needed basis