Company description

Amber Waves Farm is a nonprofit mixed vegetable farm on the easternmost end of Long Island. The farm operates 35 total acres on three fields, raising 20 acres of vegetables, 5 acres of grains, and a small flock of laying hens. The farm’s production serves a 250+ member CSA and on-site retail farm market and kitchen, a nearby weekly farmers market, and local restaurant wholesale accounts. Amber Waves is located in downtown Amagansett and is a popular destination for families and foodies who visit the farm to shop in the retail market and tour the fields. The farm is deeply involved in intensive educational work with nearby schools and the public, which includes frequent field trips, tasting tours, demonstrations, and public events at the farm. While the farm is not certified organic, we do subscribe to the Northeast Organic Farmers Association’s (NOFA) “Farmer’s Pledge” program of growing fruits, vegetables, and grains sustainably and responsibly.

Amber Waves Farm is a fun, fast-paced work environment where we champion good ideas, hard work, common sense and cooperation. The physical nature of the work is both challenging and rewarding, as is the considerable time we spend interacting with the public both on and off the farm. The entire organization at the height of the season includes a staff of around 100 people including farmers, educators, retail market staff, and kitchen staff. The farm crew typically consists of 10-15 people, a Field Manager, Crew Managers, first and second year apprentices, and part-time seasonal help.

Job description

The Public Spaces Manager is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of the areas on the farm that the general public engages with and has access to. These spaces include the education garden/outdoor classroom, animal enclosures, flower pick-your-own, vegetable pick-your-own, surrounding fence lines, and the seedling sale program. The Public Spaces Manager will work 3-4 full days per week in these areas with a focus on safety, pace and efficiency, quality of work, and ensuring task-completion to reflect daily, weekly, and seasonal goals and priorities. This position requires consistent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and people at once. 2 days a week the Public Spaces Manager will work with the farm crew on harvest + field work.

Core Responsibilities:

Facilitate execution and maintenance of public pick-your-own spaces and communicate with Farm Manager regarding labor and/or equipment needs
Assist in onboarding and supervising volunteers and farm docents
Oversee pick-your-own crop readiness and liaise with CSA Manager to update availability for members
Maintain signage and provide oversight on public user experience
Plan and execute gardens/planters throughout the property
Collaborate with the Director of Children’s Education on crop and seeding plan for on-site garden program and one other local school garden plan + potential of others.
Meet weekly with educators to discuss education garden priorities
Manage the care + rotation of our laying flock of hens and six Nigerian Dwarf goats: maintain their barns, ensure supply of food and bedding supplies, keep up to date medical records, oversee signage and communications, liaise with vet as needed
Oversight of our annual Seedling Sale: maintain greenhouse stock, manage display and signage, keep accurate records of quantities/inventory, schedule staff
Coordinate seedling donations for community partners
Work with the farm team 2 days/week on harvest and field work projects

Skills & Qualifications:

At least two seasons of relevant farming or gardening experience
Experience working with animals preferred
Must be able to lift 50lbs, kneel and bend, and perform repetitive tasks
Detail-oriented, flexible, organized, strong communication skills, and ability to lead
Comfortable providing feedback and instruction
Work Schedule & Compensation:

Position Duration: early March - Thanksgiving
Full-time (40-50 hours/week); one guaranteed day off/week
$22.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
Farm housing available for rent (not on-farm - within walking/biking distance)

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $22.00 - $24.00

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Deadline

June 01, 2026