Job Description
TITLE: Farm Manager
REPORTS TO: Director of Farm Operations, Chief of DNA
DIRECT REPORTS: Assist with oversight of vegetable teams
FLSA: Exempt
PURPOSE:
● Assist in all aspects of Thanksgiving Farm’s farming operations.
● Provide support to the Director of Farm Operations in all areas of
production including vegetables, orchards, and post-harvest products.
● This position is a hands-on farming position and as such requires onsite
daily farm tasks including but not limited to planting, harvesting, plowing,
product delivery.
● Participate in farming activities related to resident and student skill
acquisition and vocational learning.
PRIMARY DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
Agricultural
Assists Director of Farm Operations with the following tasks (but not limited to):
1. All aspects of vegetable and fruit production, including greenhouse and
hoophouse management.
2. Help compile pertinent information relating to organic/biodynamic
certification.
3. Assist with all post production processing: lacto fermented vegetables,
vinegar making, and any other future products
4. Demonstrate the ability to operate all farm equipment including tractors.
DayHab/Education
1. Help to provide farming opportunities which integrate appropriate aspects
of agriculture into education/dayhab programs.
2. Communicate these daily needs to education/ dayhab management and
participate in the integration of students and residents onto the farm.
3. Educate dayhab/education staff in relation to agricultural opportunities in
order for them to support residents and students on the farm.
Farm Operations
1. Work with the Director of Farm Operations to gain a clear understanding
of the farming enterprise as whole.
2. Help with the management of the farm during vacations, holidays, and
time off of the Director of Farm Operations.
3. As a clearer understanding of the farm enterprise developes, identify and
communicate ideas and insights for improving the farming operation.
4. Assist in conducting farm based research as appropriate.
5. Assist in management of CSA and post-harvest activities.
6. Assist in crop management of the orchard, greenhouse, and field grown
crops.
7. Any farm related task the Director of Farm Operations deems necessary and
appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
External: Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred
Internal: All Agency related required trainings
Language/Writing Skills: Advanced ability to speak, read and understand
English, with fluency in Spanish desirable
Other: Driver’s license
External Experience: Prior farming and management experience. Knowledge in
operating large scale farming equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Frequently on feet, frequent walking and standing required.
2. Frequent lifting of materials/equipment up to 40 pounds required.
3. Occasional heavy (up to 100 pounds) lifting of materials/equipment required.
4. Consistent outside work, exposure to all elements and weather conditions.
5. Exposure to noise.
6. Occasional exposure to odors.
7. Frequent light lifting, bending and/or stooping required.
8. Frequent operation of farm equipment and motor vehicles
9. Frequent 12+ hour days during the growing season to achieve production
goals
10. Ability to work 7 days a week during the growing season when necessary
11. Ability to work all holidays between March and December
12. Ability to assist any farm related emergency, 24 hours on call (part of
housing agreement).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person