Post-Harvest Manager (Organic Farm) Oxford College of Emory University +1 more
- Date Posted September 15, 2023
- Location Oxford, GA
- Category Agriculture
- Job type Full-Time
- Reporting to the Oxford College Organic Farmer/Educator, this position is responsible for post-harvest handling and record keeping.
- This includes preparing product for sale, deliveries, and marketing.
- Manages packing of CSA boxes, preparing for farmers markets, and packing for wholesale accounts.
- Works with other staff, volunteers, and students including training them on post-harvest handling.
- Responsible for maintaining food safety standards for the farm.
- Assists in other farm work as needed: field prep, planting, plant care, harvest, and some administrative tasks.
- Works with the Farmer/Educator to market to the public via social media and other venues.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience in organic farming, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Prefer knowledge of organic farming practices, marketing of produce, post-harvest handling, food safety protocols, and the local food movement.
- Horticulture skills of propagation, weeding, scouting, and harvest are also preferred.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
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