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Career Opportunities with MA'O Organic Farms

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Careers At MA'O Organic Farms

MA'O Organic Farms (MA'O), located in Lualualei Valley, Waianae, is a social enterprise of the Waianae Community Re-Development Corporation (WCRC), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Established in 2000, MA'O grows organic food and new leaders for a sustainable Hawaii. For the first 18-years in operation MA'O managed 24-acres of certified organic land, now we’ve grown to 280-acres in Lualualei Valley. This new aina presents a huge kuleana – to manage land and water with aloha, and to radically increase the production of nutritious local organic food, while empowering a new generation of leaders to serve Hawaii nei.

The Mahi'ai Waena (Production & Harvest) role is an intermediate-level staff position in organic farm operations with a primary focus on production and harvest. Through the training model of ma ka hana ka ?ike (learning through doing), this role operates in a fast-paced, hands-on environment while taking on increased responsibility for coordinating workflows, supporting operational execution, and providing day-to-day direction, guidance, and mentorship to Mahi'ai Akahi and youth interns.

Working alongside Managers, Mahi'ai Akahi, and interns, the Mahi'ai Waena supports production planning, harvest execution, and cross-functional farm operations while reinforcing quality, safety, efficiency, and operational standards.

• Work Location(s):
  This position may require occasional travel between our farm sites for meetings, events, or operational support based on program and operational needs.
  • MA'O Organic Farms, 86-148 Puhawai Rd. Waianae, Oahu, Hawaii 96792
  • MA'O Organic Farms, Palikea Farm Site, Waianae, Oahu, Hawaii 96792
  • MA'O Organic Farms, Makaha Farm Site, Waianae, Oahu, Hawaii 96792
• Schedule:
  • Production & Harvest Tracks: Primarily Monday to Friday with occasional evening or weekend hours to support youth programming and operational needs.

General Duties & Core Responsibilities
(Applies to all Mahi'ai Waena work, regardless of track)

Uphold organic certification standards, food safety protocols, and food quality expectations in accordance with MA'O Organic Farms’ policies and training.

Work both collaboratively with the Farm team and independently, as assigned, to support organic farming operations.

Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safe use of farm vehicles, equipment, tools, and work spaces. Operation of vehicles, machinery, chainsaws, or power tools is performed only as authorized, trained, and licensed (if applicable to assigned duties) and in accordance with safety policies.

Maintain the cleanliness of shared and collective spaces, which may include break areas, parking lots, restroom facilities or portable restrooms, tool sheds, and surrounding work areas. Assist with managing trash and recyclables in accordance with farm practices.

Coordinate and manage multiple groups of staff, interns, and volunteers to support safe and efficient operations.

Support cross-functional farm operations as assigned, including assisting in different work areas based on operational needs and training, consistent with safety requirements and role classification.

Collaborate with Akea and 'Auwai teams to achieve organizational impact goals.

Support end-of-day security procedures by ensuring farm tools, equipment, vehicles, tractors, facilities, and gates are properly secured.

Use digital tools and software, as required and/or provided by the organization, to support communication, coordination, documentation, and operations. This may include email, mobile devices, farm management or scheduling software, point-of-sale tablets, and platforms such as Microsoft products, Google Workspace, Slack, Whats…