Company description

Smolak Farms is a working farm that combines agriculture, education, and entertainment in a unique way!

Job description

Smolak Farms is looking for an exceptional farm agricultural manager to join our team in running one of the most iconic and innovative farm businesses in the North East.
Smolak Farms is a 300 year old family farm located in the North East corner of Massachusetts about 25 miles North of Boston and minutes from the New Hampshire border.

Job Description:

*Responsible for managing all farm agricultural operations
*Agricultural managerial experience is required
*Experience with fruit crops preferred, apples, peaches, plums, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries and Christmas trees culture
*Responsible for screening, hiring, scheduling and managing staff of 4-10 employees year round
*Responsible for maintaining or overseeing maintenance of farm equipment
*Must assist with all aspects of production including planning, planting, harvesting for CSA and wholesale sales
*Familiar with aspects of Agricultural Tourism and Entertainment
*The ideal candidate for this job will be hard working, reliable, and have experience managing and working with others
*Detail oriented
*Must be at once a knowledgeable spokesperson, a manager and a problem solver.

Job Duties:

*Plan and execute all aspects of culture, harvest and marketing of all crops
*Spraying and orchard and crop hygiene and develop plan to address all aspects of crop management
*Assure equipment is in good operating shape
*Plan and execute all planting and maintenance and harvest of crops
*Enjoying working outdoors (watering, weeding, mulching, harvesting) in all kinds of weather
*Replenish farm stand with a goal to increase farm stand sales.
*Work in concert with of Department Managers
*Work in coordination with the CSA Manager and other agricultural mangers

Equipment Maintenance
Tractor, spraying equipment , equipment mowing, irrigation and drip irrigation

Essential Skills:

*Restricted Use Pesticide Applicator License required
*Two years minimum agricultural management experience
* Ability to plan and manager staff which may include hiring and firing
*Have basic word processing, email and spreadsheet skills to fulfill the above requirements
*Respond to inquiries from the public promptly
*First Aid and CPR certification desired but will train
*Must be able to lift 50 lbs and climb ladders
*Subject to drug testing
*Successful candidate will undergo a CORI/SORI
*Valid driver's license required
*High School Diploma
*We are looking for a "jack of all trades" who is hard working and willing to work year round.
*This is a full-time year round position with a schedule that varies (including weekends and holidays).

Compensation:
*Salaried - based on experience from $50,000 -$70,000.
*Housing available for the right applicant
*Vacation and sick time benefits
*Commission based on performance for the right applicant

*Smolak Farms is an equal opportunity employer.
All candidates, regardless of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.

*Farm Video - https://vimeo.com/188379136

To get an idea of the full scope of our operations
check out our website at www.smolakfarms.com

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000

Application instructions

Deadline

March 31, 2022