Farm Manager Job Mahwah area,New Jersey USA,Management

MEVO is looking for a new Farm Manager to lead our Fresh Roots Farming Program into its

next season of growth. The role of the Farm Manager at MEVO is to ensure a successful farm

season by managing the farm and team well to ensure a revenue stream that supports MEVO’s

work and by providing experiential education through volunteer events, internship programs,

and workshops that connect people to the earth and each other. The Farm Manager embodies

MEVO’s mission on the farms by inspiring change in the way we relate to our food system and

environment. MEVO currently manages one 2-acre site (Fresh Roots Farm) within the

Campgaw Mountain Reservation and is looking to further expand and build out additional beds

at Lottie’s Farm down the road in Mahwah, NJ. Our distribution channels include a CSA and

weekly market stand at the Ramsey Farmer’s Market (June through November).

RESPONSIBILITIES Field Production Management

Adhering to a low-till, market garden growing system
Creating and implementing a crop plan for each farm (Fresh Roots Farm and Lottie’s Farm)
Creating weekly/daily worklists and schedules based on long-term and short-term goals
Directing field management including planting, crop maintenance, and maintaining the integrity of our raised bed systems
Overseeing nursery management including seeding, watering, and up-potting
Leading harvest day responsibilities, including washing, packing, and curing/storing crops for our distribution channels (farmer’s market, CSA)
Ordering/buying seeds, materials, and tools as needed for the farm
Developing and implementing a fertility program to enhance soil health
Managing our compost system
Winterizing fields (tarping/cover cropping, etc.) and infrastructure
Ensuring the collection and recording of all field data, including harvest data and crop plan performance

Infrastructure

Building new infrastructure when needed such as hoop houses, fences, and tool storage
Implementing “Lean Principles”: keeping all areas on the farm neat and orderly
Operating, transporting, and getting repair MEVO machinery including pick-up truck, trailer, and skid steer
Working with the Executive Director to help design and implement field blocks, greenhouses, hoop houses, and any infrastructure that is needed at a new farm

Marketing and Sales Managing the CSA:

Conceptualizing CSA offerings and structure
Managing and ordering any add‑on items we offer (grains, mushrooms, eggs, ferments, etc.)
Communicating with CSA members, including creating a weekly CSA Harvest Sheet for email communication
Running the CSA pick-up
Creating a weekly harvest list that reflects the trends and demands of the market
Registering for market participation and communicating with the market manager regarding market attendance
Running weekly market stand and set‑up along with a rotation of MEVO staff and interns
Keeping track of earnings and payment methods, including using Square mobile payment device

Internship Program & Staff, Intern and Volunteer Management

Creating a cohesive, supportive, and professional work environment for staff, interns and volunteers

Managing Paid Farm Staff

Leading by example to establish an efficient, punctual, and friendly work culture
Leading paid farm staff in the accomplishment of the daily worklist with ease and efficiency by:
Empowering paid staff to take ownership of the farm and worklist and Delegating tasks clearly to paid staff
Letting the Executive Director know about issues with staff including poor work performance, chronic absenteeism or lateness, or conflict with other staff

Sharing responsibility for the Spring, Summer, and Fall College Interns with the Executive Director and Trail Crew Leader.

(We work with around 15-20 interns yearly.)