Instructional Farm Manager
About The Position
Full-time, year-round position responsible for: Overseeing fruit, vegetables, heirloom beans, beekeeping, and poultry production on 5+ acres and coordinating farmers' market operations. Following organic practices, developing and implementing crop plans, greenhouse schedules, soil fertility plans, including composting, and planting and harvesting schedules for each growing season. Planning production based on community needs, including tribal programs, the tribal school, tribal enterprises, retail sales, and farmers' markets. Maintaining farm grounds and equipment, including machinery, cropping, pest management systems, and irrigation systems. Performing daily poultry feedings, including weekends, unless delegated to the assistant farm manager and/or REG staff member. Providing supervision and mentorship to REG staff, PTEC participants, and youth interns while coordinating with the Workforce Education Coordinator and Project Manager to develop schedules and daily on-the-job training activities. Conducting performance evaluations for REG staff, providing feedback, guidance, and support to promote growth and accountability. Supporting and collaborating with the Food Sovereignty Program and community initiatives to advance local food systems and programming. Contributing to the annual budget planning process with the Director. Ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures while developing, implementing, and maintaining departmental policies and procedures. Managing financial records, inventory control, and timely monthly and grant reporting. Developing and maintaining the department's social media presence across Facebook, the website, and other platforms, ensuring compliance with organizational media policies. Attending training, conferences, and workshops as directed or approved by the Director. Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, or Horticulture, or a certificate/completion of training in Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, or a related field, including on-farm internships.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in vegetable farm production, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory role with experience developing, facilitating, and coordinating training programs.
- Working knowledge of greenhouse and field production, organic practices, and poultry management; proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and public speaking skills, with the ability to provide guidance on food and farming topics, administrative planning, and community events; demonstrates adaptability, reliability, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to manage people, time, resources, and equipment; prioritize tasks effectively; maintain consistent attendance; work outdoors for extended periods; lift to 50 lbs.; and hold a valid driver's license meeting Tribe insurance requirements.
- Must pass a background check per Public Law 101-630, 101-647, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act
Nice To Haves
- preference for knowledge of traditional Meskwaki ways of life and willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing fruit, vegetables, heirloom beans, beekeeping, and poultry production on 5+ acres and coordinating farmers' market operations.
- Following organic practices, developing and implementing crop plans, greenhouse schedules, soil fertility plans, including composting, and planting and harvesting schedules for each growing season.
- Planning production based on community needs, including tribal programs, the tribal school, tribal enterprises, retail sales, and farmers' markets.
- Maintaining farm grounds and equipment, including machinery, cropping, pest management systems, and irrigation systems.
- Performing daily poultry feedings, including weekends, unless delegated to the assistant farm manager and/or REG staff member.
- Providing supervision and mentorship to REG staff, PTEC participants, and youth interns while coordinating with the Workforce Education Coordinator and Project Manager to develop schedules and daily on-the-job training activities.
- Conducting performance evaluations for REG staff, providing feedback, guidance, and support to promote growth and accountability.
- Supporting and collaborating with the Food Sovereignty Program and community initiatives to advance local food systems and programming.
- Contributing to the annual budget planning process with the Director.
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures while developing, implementing, and maintaining departmental policies and procedures.
- Managing financial records, inventory control, and timely monthly and grant reporting.
- Developing and maintaining the department's social media presence across Facebook, the website, and other platforms, ensuring compliance with organizational media policies.
- Attending training, conferences, and workshops as directed or approved by the Director.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
