Company description

Job description

The High Tunnel Crop Manager position is a year-round position that involves the management of production and harvest for a range of crops grown within high tunnels at Six River Farm. Six River Farm currently grows in approximately .5 acres of 4-season high tunnel structures and an additional .5 acres of 3-season high tunnel structure. Crops grown in these tunnels primarily include various leafy greens crops in the winter and spring and tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants and basil in the spring, summer and fall. The position entails a range of work and management responsibilities associated with production and harvesting as outlined below. The High Tunnel Crop Manager is also in charge of managing the daily work of the Assistant High Tunnel Crop Manager and other farm crew members assigned to work with greenhouse crops on a daily basis. Finally, the High Tunnel Crop Manager is tasked with coordinating and assisting with a range of high tunnel structure maintenance and assembly tasks.

Position Details:
-Required experience: at least two full seasons of experience on comparable vegetable farms; specific experience and knowledge of high-tunnel production of solanaceous, cucurbit and leafy greens crops.

-Compensation: $20-22/hr (based on experience); 5 vacation days; accrued PTO; weekly farm stand credit
-Hours: Apr-Dec: 5 days a week 6:45am-4pm (5:45AM-3pm July/Aug); Jan-Mar: 4 days a week 7:45-4pm;

What employees can expect from us:

• Clear communication regarding expectations for daily work and leadership and management goals
• Willingness to set aside time as needed during the workday or after hours to answer questions and provide further information to help in your role as Crop Leader
• An enthusiasm to share all that we know about farming and to help support you in your interest to learn more. This includes being available to meet after work hours, if there is interest, to discuss and provide resources for farm topics that might not otherwise be a part of your daily work.
• A fair and safe workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• A tobacco and drug-free workplace.

What we expect from our employees:

• Punctuality
• A good work ethic: The work we do is hard, physical work. We expect employees to stay focused and work efficiently. Employees need to enjoy working and to feel satisfied by a job well done. At times work on the farm can be repetitive and tiring. We value employees who can remain motivated and hard working throughout the day.
• An ability to work well in groups and be respectful of coworkers.
• A willingness to ask questions and learn from mistakes: We encourage questions of all kinds. Sometimes instructions may not be clear or tasks may change over the course of the season. We prefer that employees speak up so we can better explain how and why a job is done the way it is.
• An appreciation for efficiency: We focus on getting jobs done in the most effective and efficient manner possible. We try to demonstrate how to best complete different tasks and we expect employees to follow our examples and be willing to learn and emulate them. We are also always receptive to suggestions on how to improve systems on the farm and we strive to be open to constructive criticism. We expect the same from our employees.
• The ability to work hard in all weather conditions: We expect our crew to work outdoors even on days that are very cold or wet. Employees must bring rain gear and other appropriate clothing to stay warm, dry, and comfortable during the day.
• A sense of humor: It is always good to laugh and have fun while working hard!

If this description meets your interests please contact us. We ask that prospective employees come out and work at the farm for a day to get a better sense of how we operate. Farming can be difficult and stressful work, but we love what we do and we hope our crew will too!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

December 14, 2024