Company description

FrontLine Farming is a food justice and farmer advocacy group led by women and People of Color. We are a community engaged in food production and education along the Front Range on three different farm plots. We grow high quality, organic food which supports fair wages for our farmers and is distributed through sales to a network of restaurants and institutional purchasers, sliding scale sales at farm stands and donations to a variety of non-profit partners.

We undertake our work in order to honor the land and the community we cultivate. As educators we engage a range of individuals from elders to toddlers in ethical and sustainable growing practices that enhance land and community connections. We have done all of this while helping to build and expand a network of farms and farmers who mutually support one another’s work and vision of agriculture in Denver.

Job description

2025 Farm Manager

Type: Exempt, Full Time, Seasonal Salaried Position

Hours: 50 hours a week 5-6 days per week, alternating during peak season, April-October.

Rate: $55,000 per year. Compensation with benefits package includes $5,858 fully paid health and dental insurance starting at 30 days. Additional benefits in the form of paid professional development, some meals plus vegetables and groceries.

Start Date: 02/03/2025

Apply By: 01/01/2025

Role:

Under the general direction of the Farm Director, this position works in all aspects of sustainable food production. In coordination with other Farm Managers, this position will supervise one of our three farm sites including crop plans and implementation, on-site team management, crop health and pest management, volunteer and programmatic schedules, food harvesting and packing, compost production and purchasing for their site. Additionally, supporting other site managers through team work as needed. This position is empowered to ensure the sites function at peak production and works in companionship and collaboration with farmers and our other sites. This successful candidate will advance the mission of FrontLine Farming and will communicate confidently and effectively about programs, services, goals and values. This space and opportunity is geared toward Black, Indigenous, People of Color and womxn.
Other Consdierations: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The following responsibilities are essential functions of the position. Successful job
applicants will be able to perform these essential functions with minimal supervision:

Farmland Management
Produce Distribution
Staff, Student and Volunteer Management
Data and Reporting
Shared Mission and Vision

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
5+ full seasons as a farmer at a vegetable farm, preferably with sustainable farming practices
3 years management of crop planning
2 years management of employees
Training in correct use of farm equipment
Knowledge of safe handling of farm elements including, but not limited to: decomposing plant material, fish waste, finished compost, bacteria, fungus, insects, and fertilizers.
Proficient with Google Suite, and a willingness to learn and adopt new software and online tools.

Compensation

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

Application instructions

Deadline

January 01, 2025