Agriculture Manager; Facilities

Agriculture Manager (Facilities)

At Pulama Lanai, the Agricultural Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting all agricultural activities on Lāna ʻ i. This position ensures compliance with agricultural leases, garden rules, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The manager serves as the primary liaison for farmers, community gardeners, regulatory agencies, and internal departments, ensuring that agricultural operations align with company goals, sustainability practices, and community needs.

$65,000 - $75,000 per year (Exempt)

Reports to:

Director of Residential and Commercial Properties

• Conduct business in the highest ethical and legal fashion.
• Establish and contribute to a supportive, creative, enthusiastic, and cooperative working environment for all.
• Build strong communication links with supervisors, peers, and employees.
• Continuously strive for excellence in the workplace, the company environment, and as a company representative.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.
• Conduct business in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Pūlama Lāna‘i.

• Oversee all agricultural activities across the island, including Palawai, Airport Nursery, and community gardens.
• Monitor farmer performance to ensure alignment with approved business and operating plans.
• Conduct regular inspections of agricultural parcels, community garden plots, and related facilities to ensure compliance with lease terms, garden rules, county and state requirements, and safety standards.
• Review and track required reports from farmers (sales, conservation, grazing, nutrient, pest, and water management plans) and ensure timely submission.
• Maintain organized records of all agricultural leases and required documentation.
• Identify potential violations, deficiencies, or risks and coordinate corrective action plans with farmers and internal teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with local, state, and federal agriculture-related agencies.
• Coordinate agricultural classes, workshops, continuing education sessions, and technical assistance opportunities for local farmers.
• Stay informed about legislation, regulatory changes, grant programs, industry trends, and statewide agricultural issues.
• Communicate relevant updates and requirements to farmers, tenants, and company leadership.
• Assist new or prospective farmers with onboarding and understanding long‑term land stewardship requirements.
• Provide guidance, resources, and referrals to help farmers improve operations, sustainability practices, and compliance.
• Draft correspondences, notices, updates, and formal communications to agriculture tenants and garden participants.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Commercial & Residential Properties to align with departmental goals.
• Work with Maintenance, Leasing, and other internal teams to address site‑related issues, repairs, safety concerns, and long‑term improvements.
• Conduct regular property inspections and report deficiencies to Maintenance for corrective action.
• Support cross‑departmental agricultural events, community programs, and stakeholder meetings.
• Maintain updated inventories, maps, and digital documentation of agricultural sites.
• Prepare written reports, summaries, and recommendations for leadership.
• Participate in budget planning for agricultural operations.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve agricultural productivity, land stewardship, and tenant engagement.
• Assist in developing or updating internal SOPs related to agriculture, inspections, safety, and lease management.
• Maintain accurate records of all agricultural leases.
• Make necessary collection calls to tenants.
• Prepare purchase orders and review invoices for payments.
• Perform audits of commercial files and properties as directed by supervisor or director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a supervisory role with emphasis on agriculture.
• Knowledge of commercial property policies and procedures.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Friendly and…