Company description

For over a decade, The Farm Collaborative’s vision has been to nourish our community and land for today, tomorrow, and generations to come. Through our innovative community-farm model, we connect the community directly to our working farm, and strive to stimulate a regional movement toward healthier relationships between food, people, and the land. Some of the current services we provide include new and beginning farmer training programs; 0% agricultural loans; an equipment library, technical services, and continuous community engagement; and consumer education through on-farm youth, teen, and adult educational programming including the Earth Keepers Day Camp that emphasizes regenerative crop and animal agriculture.

Job description

Job Title: Regenerative Farming Manager

Location: Aspen, Colorado

Compensation: $70,000-$80,000 base salary plus provided on-site housing in Aspen worth $36,000 and health benefits

Schedule: Full-time, year-round.

About the Role
We’re seeking a skilled and passionate Regenerative Farming Manager to lead our on-the-ground agricultural efforts and help bring our farm into its full expression of productivity and ecological resilience. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone deeply familiar with regenerative farming principles, especially in high-altitude, cold-climate environments.

As a core member of our nonprofit team, you'll be responsible not only for producing high-quality food for our on-site store and local markets, but also for stewarding our land in a way that restores soil health, supports biodiversity, and revitalizes riparian ecosystems. You’ll lead seasonal crews, facilitate our farmer apprenticeship, and work closely with education, operations, and store staff to ensure the farm functions as a thriving, integrated part of our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Farm Leadership & Production
  • Manage and improve all aspects of year-round crop production
  • Achieve specific revenue targets annually. Revenue will be expected to grow, and the manager will help set ambitious but attainable goals. In the first year, revenue target based on what was accomplished in previous years
  • Plan and implement planting schedules and regenerative soil-building strategies
  • Oversee pest and disease management using ecological practices
  • Manage all daily post-harvest operations and supervise staff, ensuring the proper and safe washing, grading, packing, and cold-chain management of all farm products from harvest to final storage.
  • Food Safety: support, implement, and enforce the farm's comprehensive Food Safety Plan, ensuring full compliance with all FSMA, USDA, and state regulations for the handling of produce, eggs, and meat.
  • Maintain and improve farm infrastructure and equipment
  • Lead seasonal farm staff and apprentices and support their development
• Ecosystem Stewardship
  • Contribute to and implement strategies for riparian ecosystem restoration
  • Enhance biodiversity and habitat across the farm landscape
  • Work with team members to align farm practices with long-term land health goals
• Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with the General Manager and Executive Director, alongside the Farm Store Manager and Education Director, as well as other departments to align farm work with educational, retail, and organizational goals
  • Support and mentor farm production associates and apprentices
  • Participate in cross-departmental planning and shared responsibilities
  • Participate in annual fundraising and community events, including, but not limited to the community Earth Day event, Annual Farm to Fridge event and annual Regeneration Ball fundraising event.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive knowledge of regenerative farming practices, with an emphasis on soil health, cover cropping, composting, and ecological pest management
• Experience farming in high-altitude, cold-climate environments is strongly preferred
• Some experience with managing livestock systems
• Proven ability to grow and manage diversified vegetable production systems
• Experience managing pests and challenges unique to mountain climates
• Passion and knowledge for restoring natural ecosystems, particularly riparian areas
• At least 5 years of leadership / management experience on a working farm
• A strong work ethic, physical stamina, and a love of being outdoors in all conditions
• A team player with excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Commitment to the mission of building a resilient, regenerative local food system

Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a mission-driven farm in one of the most beautiful regions in the country. You’ll have the chance to:

• Lead and evolve a farm rooted in regeneration and education
• Work as part of a small, nimble nonprofit team dedicated to health, sustainability, and community
• Make a real impact on both people and the planet
• Hold a leadership role with space for creativity, collaboration, and innovation

Compensation & Schedule

• Competitive salary of $70,000-$80,000 base pay per year
• Provided Housing in a charming, well-equipped, on-site self-contained home worth $36,000 per year
• Full-time, year-round position, with seasonal rhythms in workload
• Benefits package available including an attractive health package, on site harvest share, and access to ski pass at discounted chamber pricing (details provided during hiring process)
• Opportunities for professional development and long-term growth

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline