Farm Manager I​/S

Farm Manager

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Michigan State University (MSU) Extension helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities, and businesses. For more than 100 years, MSU Extension has helped grow Michigan's economy by equipping Michigan residents with the information they need to do their jobs better, raise healthy and safe families, build their communities, and empower our children to dream of a successful future.

As part of MSU Extension and the Community, Food and Environment Institute (CFEI), MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center (Tollgate) promotes food system awareness through exploring the sustainable, nutritional, and cultural aspects of agriculture and natural resources. This work is supported by a 160-acre working farm that serves as a demonstration site for agricultural production, environmental education, and public engagement.

As a key member of the Tollgate leadership team, you will provide comprehensive oversight of farm operations, facilities, equipment, and grounds. This includes managing the daily operations of a working educational farm and ensuring that all physical assets of the farm are maintained, safe, and fully functional to support educational programming, agricultural production, events, and community use. Responsibilities include coordinating facility readiness, maintaining cleanliness standards, and procuring equipment, supplies, and materials needed for operations.

You will be required to complete the MSU Employee Driver Certification and successfully pass the MSU Motor Vehicle Record Review.

In this role, you will supervise and coordinate operations staff, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees as well as management of volunteers. Responsibilities include hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, assigning work, and evaluating performance. You will establish priorities, develop and implement work plans, and ensure effective staffing coverage and alignment across…