The Westgate Community Farm is a productive fruit and vegetable farm serving the Westgate neighborhood of West Palm Beach. The farm offers neighbors fresh produce, community garden plots, educational opportunities, and a lush community green space. We host two weekly on- site markets where we sell the farm’s produce and plants. The Westgate Community Farm is a project of the Westgate CRA. http://www.westgatecra.org/

The current managers are moving on from the Westgate Community Farm to start their own farm. Therefore, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join the current farm team. They will assume the role of managing the farm, after a four- month training period. This individual will contract directly with the Westgate CRA and work alongside the Assistant Farm Manager through the 2019-2020 season.

Position Details:

• 32 hours per week, seasonal (46 weeks)
• three-four weekdays and every Saturday, 8am- 2pm
• November 1st start date
• Our season starts at the beginning of August and runs to the end of June

The Farm Manager is responsible for the following:

Farm Management

• Implement crop production plan for continual harvest throughout season
• Use farm tractor for field cultivation
• Harvest, wash, and pack produce for market
• Manage bi-weekly farm stand: Set up attractive market display, engage with a diverse clientele,
• Oversee SNAP incentive program
• Maintain planting, harvest and market records
• Monitor and control pests organically
• Maintain attractive and neat farm spaces
• Maintain farm equipment, tools and infrastructure
• Lead volunteers in farm work

Educational Programming

• Coordinate and lead occasional farm education events for people of all ages, which can include field trips, farm tours, cooking and nutrition demos, Children’s Garden activities, and community-led workshops
• Maintain Children’s Garden

Community Outreach

• Promote the farm and its’ programs to the Westgate Community
• Maintain collaborations and key partnerships
• Maintain website and social media presence

Financial Management

• Manage farm budget and aim to meet financial goals
• Report all farm income to CRA bookkeeper
• Maintain accurate records of income and expenses using Microsoft Excel
• Manage Fresh Access Bucks partnership (a statewide SNAP incentive program) and record Fresh Access Bucks sales using the FM Tracks online tool

Required qualifications and attributes:

• Experience working on an organic farm; one full season preferred
• Skills, experience and demonstrated interest in sustainable agriculture
• Experience leading hands-on educational programs
• Conversationally fluent in Spanish
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people
• Promote collaborative staff dynamic
• Reliability, flexibility, and motivated to take initiative
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs above your waist and be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Must own a vehicle

Compensation:

• $18/ hr hourly pay rate
• Produce for personal consumption