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Job Description
Assistant Director of Farm Operations
Thanksgiving Farm is a large scale farming operation located within Sullivan County, New York. The farm encompasses over 400 certified organic acres. Each year the farm grows over 60 varieties of vegetables, flowers, herbs and is home to 3 orchards. The farm is rapidly growing and looking to increase production. The Thanksgiving Farm is seeking to hire an Assistant Director of Farm Operations. This hands-on position requires five plus years of extensive farm management and commercial vegetable production experience. During the growing season there is an on-site 300 member CSA, in addition to wholesale and local production. This year round, long-term career opportunity comes with a full benefits package as well as a competitive salary based on experience.
Functions and Responsibilities:
- Farm Management
- Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) Management
- Large Equipment Operation
- Greenhouse high tunnel Production
- Value added products: Lacto Fermentation, Balsamic Vinegar, Frozen Vegetables
- Dayhab/Education-Help to assess daily needs of farming operation and develop real work opportunities which integrate into education/dayhab programs
- Act as mentor to dayhab/education staff in relation to agricultural issues.
Qualifications:
- Five plus years of farm management experience
- Knowledge of organic farming preferred
- Language/Writing Skills: Advanced ability to speak, read and understand English, with fluency in Spanish desirable
- Bachelor's Degree, Masters preferred
- Prior farming and management experience. Expertise in operating large scale farming equipment
- Ability to work 7 days a week during growing season when necessary
- Ability to work 12+ hour days during growing season to achieve production goals
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