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This job expired on December 23, 2020

Orchard Manager Tree House Brewing Company Inc.

  • Date Posted October 24, 2020
  • Location Woodstock, CT
  • Category Agriculture
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description At Tree House, we work as a team and we work very hard. . . with purpose and intent. We do not cut corners and we do not take the easy route. We encourage dissent, critical thinking, and an ongoing desire to improve. Our goal is to make the best beverages in the world and serve it in the most friendly and memorable environment possible - that is our obsession, and that is what drives us to do what we do.  Job description

ORCHARD MANAGER

We are looking for a talented individual to join and grow with our very tight family here at Tree House with the position of Orchard Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced arborist or orchardist who is motivated by a widely known, ever-evolving brand and producing great products for public consumption. The Orchard Manager will work closely with our Founder and Farm Manager to help grow, maintain and harvest our acres of orchard fruit for cider + other product production. This opportunity promises an invigorating and exciting environment where good work is done so we always look for flexibility and a sense of humor in addition to other valuable traits like intent, hard work, and good communication skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for a brilliant, progressive-minded, and focused individual to join and grow with our very tight family here at Tree House with the full-time position of Tree House Orchardist. We want you to help us cultivate and nourish our burgeoning orchard to bear appreciable fruit for our wild and mixed fermentation beer program. The position is FULL-TIME and will be based in Woodstock, CT and may include workdays in our other facilities. 

 

As the Tree House Orchard Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Developing, sourcing, planting, and maintaining an orchard at Tree House consisting of a wide variety of fruit-bearing trees and bushes including, but not limited to, apple, raspberry, blackberry, peach, pear, plum, cherry, and more.
  • Managing the ongoing needs of the orchard by monitoring weather patterns and addressing concerns swiftly and immediately in conjunction with the orchard staff. 
  • Creating and implementing Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Planning and overseeing the planting and introduction of new and potentially risky fruit trees with Tree House leadership. 
  • Overseeing the general operations and maintenance of the orchard including, but not limited to, mowing, pruning, erecting trellis systems, maintaining orchard equipment; developing and implementing a plan for an efficient and effective harvest of each variety that delivers the most pristine fruit for use in the brewery. 
  • Assisting in the development and production of cider and hard cider. 
  • Anything and everything that contributes to a positive, fruitful outcome for the orchard.
  • Working within a generous budget to achieve fruit full of character, terroir, and distinctiveness. 
 

Applicant Requirements: 

    • Extraordinary oral and written communication skills. Ability to lead a team to achieve predetermined goals.
    • You are self-motivated, with demonstrable creative and critical thinking capabilities.
    • A quick learner who is able to work with minimal or no supervision.
  • 3 - 5 Years experience in a relevant agricultural role is a must. This is not an entry-level position. 
  • Must possess a high-level understanding and intimate knowledge of orchard management, entomology, and tree fruit knowledge.
  • Ability to lift, push, & pull in excess of 50 #.
  • Experience interpreting regulations on a municipal, state, and federal level
  • Ability to work comfortably outdoors in all seasons. 
  • An undergraduate degree with an applicable focus
  • Ability to work long and varied hours
  • Ability to multitask and work coolly and professionally in time sensitive situations
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • You are not afraid to speak your mind

Benefits and Perks:

  • Health & Dental Insurance covered in full by Tree House 
  • 401K w/ employer match 
  • Generous PTO including vacation, personal, sick, and paid holidays 
  • Merch and Beer credits and then some
  • Annual Hobby stipend 
  • Consistent reviews to assess progress and your own personal happiness
  • Options to participate in killer team/company sponsored events 
  • Culture! You will work in an environment of driven & intelligent people who have a good time and are constantly striving to improve 
 

At Tree House, we work as a team and we work very hard. . . with purpose and intent. We do not cut corners and we do not take the easy route. We encourage dissent, critical thinking, and an ongoing desire to improve. Our goal is to make the best beverages in the world and serve it in the most friendly and memorable environment possible - that is our obsession, and that is what drives us to do what we do. 

Thanks for reading!  To be considered, follow the link to apply and include your resume, cover letter, and references within your cover | No phone calls please

Compensation this position is : salaried, 50k-75k Application instructions
This job expired on December 23, 2020
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