Who we are
 

Rancho Soquel is a 115 acre property in Soquel, Ca., which is currently in development as an organic production farm that will feature mixed vegetables, orchards, and a variety of pastured Livestock. It is also to be the private estate of the owner. 
 

Farm & Estate Manager 

Location: Soquel/Los Gatos

Reports to: Owner

Interested in being a part of a farm start up and overseeing the development of a world-class small-scale ag demonstration farm on a large private estate? Do you want to work and learn with expert consultants in regenerative agronomy, pasture management, pioneering nutrient-dense vegetable production, orchard management, and dairy operations? Do you want to participate in the development of facilities to support the farm production? If so, a 115-acre mixed production operation in Soquel, California awaits you. Be a major part of bringing a complex and beautiful vision to life. 
 

What you will do (not limited to the following):

• Drive, execute, and oversee all major projects on the Rancho Soquel property. 
• Manage the team of farmers, labor crew, contractors, designers, architects, and county liaisons, to ensure that all development and farming initiatives are progressing and completed in an efficient manner 
• Ensure that all OSHA standards are met or exceeded and that a Safe work environment is constant.
• Work closely with the owner to set annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly goals and effectively plan for their execution;
• Oversee all administrative duties of running a small business; timesheets, payroll, hiring, termination, invoicing, bill pay, and human resources.
• Ensure that all Equipment is maintained to the highest levels.
• Oversee the ordering of materials so that work is never held up due to backlog of sourcing.
• Ensure that Benaroya Family Farm is adequately staffed, resourced, and operations are running smoothly. 

Who you are

• You have a growth mindset (if you don’t know don’t apply).
• You are an adept planner of complex initiatives and are ready to shift plans at a moment's notice.
• You’re a tireless learner who loves to be challenged and challenge the status quo of what “the best” way is to do something. 
• You’re a highly flexible person who thrives on having many irons in the fire.
• You have an indefatigable positive attitude. 
• You care deeply about quality food and quality farming.

Your qualifications

• Extensive experience with construction project management  
• Experience working with contractors the county for permitting
• Experience with being an integral part of running a small business from the ground up
• Strong knowledge of Equipment maintenance or cursory knowledge enough to effectively problem solve any issues
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Strong technology skill-set with a technology first attitude
• Ability to self-motivate and work alone or with a team
• General handiness and excellent problem solving skills
• Commitment to giving and receiving direct, timely, and constructive feedback
• Willingness to be flexible and shift priorities

Bonus points

• Pasture and livestock management experience
• Organic farm management experience 
• You’re a licensed general contractor
• Class A license 
• Able to perform physically demanding work, outdoors, on a slope, in hot/inclement weather
• Skilled Bobcat operator 
• Written and spoken Spanish

Physical demands

Most work performed outdoors; regular exposure to dirt, dust, noise, adverse weather conditions and mechanical hazards when operating farm tools/equipment. The employee is frequently required to stand, bend, grasp, perform repetitive movements, balancing, climbing, driving, kneeling, pushing, reaching, sitting, twisting, walking, & crawling.