Farm Manager Brooklyn, NY

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Farm Manager (6290)

Location:

Brooklyn, New York

Job Number: 6290

The Campaign Against Hunger is hiring a Farm Manager. The farm manager will be charged with supervising and maintaining the daily operations of all of our gardens and farms including a 1/4 acre vegetable production farm on Fulton Street between Howard and Saratoga in Central Brooklyn and a ½ acre farm in Far Rockaway, Queens. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, hard‑working individual with prior farming experience, as well as some experience as a trainer or educator.

Preferably you will have some experience.

We are a 501c3 nonprofit that was founded in 1998 and works to fight food insecurity in New York City with a Super pantry, mobile food pantry, traveling farm market, low‑cost farm stands and health and nutrition classes. We produce approximately 16,000 pounds of certified naturally grown vegetables using sustainable agriculture. Timeframe:
The Farm Manager position is open and we seek to fill the position immediately. The number of hours will vary with the season but likely will be 30‑35 per week. Pay will be very competitive and based on years of experience. To apply, please email a letter and resume to hr. TCAH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by city, state or federal law.

• Commitment to, passion for, and experience with farming using sustainable agriculture techniques (no pesticides).
• Self‑motivated, excellent communicator, ability to work well alone as well as with others
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Eager to learn and able to solve problems independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with volunteer groups
• Familiarity with google drive - sheets, docs, and calendar
• Attention to detail, organized
• Experience working with diverse groups and people of all ages, abilities, races, genders, sexual orientations, religious or ethnic, national origin background
• Valid driver’s license (ideal but not required)
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Knows how to operate aquaponics.
• Has strong commitment to food justice values.
• Has provided mentorship and instruction to youth ages 15-24 in all daily farm operations
• Has experience planning, seeding, planting.
• Understand drip irrigation & overhead watering
• Harvesting & processing all crops for sales
• Setting up, running, and breaking down the weekly market stand
• Knows pest, weed, and disease management
• Has experience overseeing production for markets, restaurants, programs, and donations.
• Submitting detailed weight and sales records on a regular basis
• Developing strategies for productivity, efficiency, and engagement with the farm
• Leading workshops, volunteer groups, and regular tours, and social media outreach
• Mulching, trellising, pruning, and tilling

Hourly and benefits can be discussed.