Company description

Two Gander Farm is a family owned operation. 2026 will be our 18th growing season.
We farm 20 acres of vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers and bees in Downingtown, PA within a beautiful 260-acre preserve owned by the Brandywine Conservancy. The relationship between Brandywine Conservancy and Two Gander Farm began in 2013 around shared land stewardship values when we began to lease farmland within their preserve known as The Miller Farm. Over the years this collaboration has cultivated awareness on the importance of farmland preservation as it relates to community access to fresh local food, land access for farmers, and how farmers can work with land trusts in surpassing sustainable agricultural stewardship goals.

Why do we farm?
Empowering people to live a healthier lifestyle by transforming the way that they eat is at the core of why we farm. Connection to the farmers, the land where the food was grown, and fellow community members that share a love for great food are keys to this transformation. Growing relationships with our members and customers face to face gives us the motivation and inspiration to keep working on improving the food system. It’s a full circle relationship that we find to be very fulfilling.

It’s not easy to change eating habits. You have to be excited about the food you eat in order to make progress. We guide you by providing a wide variety of produce harvested at it’s peak freshness. The flavor and quality make all the difference in keeping you inspired.

We found that small scale, regenerative farming was a way to apply the ecological principles we knew from our previous education/careers as ecologists to wholistic farm management. What we love most about this type of farming is that is commands a respect for the complex dynamics and interrelatedness of the ecological processes that make healthy systems work. There are no quick fixes with this type of farming- it’s always a work in progress that requires a very deep commitment and relationship with the land.

Job description

Post Harvest/Pack House Manager

Two Gander Farm, Downingtown, PA. www.twoganderfarm.com

A lead position with oversight and execution of all post harvest and pack house operations for a USDA Certified Organic farm.

About the Role:

Two Gander Farm is seeking an organized, dynamic,and collaborative Post Harvest/Pack house Manager to join the leadership team and run a critical component of our operations. The Post Harvest/Pack house Manager oversees the vital post-harvest process of sorting, grading, packing, and preparing fresh produce for distribution, ensuring quality, food safety, efficient operations, and staff management from harvest to shipment, bridging farm production with market demands. This is a Lead role with expectation of year-round (non seasonal) full-time employment.

Responsibilities:

With the support of the Management team and farm crew , you will provide oversight/execution of:

Crop monitoring and harvest list creation: Conduct frequent field walks alongside operation and distribution managers to assess crop availability/quality and project yields. Create daily harvest objectives for field crew based on the demands of each distribution channel.
Processing and Packaging (pack house procedures, organization, routine tasking): Ensure daily/weekly/monthly pack house routines are conducted efficiently and with care for storage, washing, and packaging of produce. Maintain awareness of and adhere to produce quality standards as well as the schedules and demands of the farm as a whole.
CSA: Work closely with the Distribution Manager to ensure smooth operation of the CSA throughout the growing season, including tracking inventory, assessing harvest availability, projecting quantities and communicating any issues with produce quality.
Wholesale product agreements: Coordinate with the Distribution Manager on wholesale availability, assist with packing and delivery of wholesale orders to various farm accounts while adhering to the highest standards for quality.
Management and Training of Pack house Associate and CSA Associate: Plan, schedule, and coordinate on the job training for associate level positions. Provide hands-on instruction on proper processing, food handling, produce storage, and organization for new associates. Manage all time off and scheduling requests for associates and plan replacement coverage as needed.
Other responsibilities include:

Work closely with our Distribution Manager, Harvest Manager, Farm Owner (Trey), Two Gander team, and our members and partners to implement the farm's goals and targets for the year.
Work to actively streamline processing and promote efficiency. Implement new systems as needed to help reduce labor time and effort for processing and packaging.
Perform record keeping for the pack house segment of Two Gander Farm including keeping accurate harvest, sanitation and safety records.
Participate in harvesting during off season (January-April) for farm distribution to wholesale accounts and farmers market.
Manage pack house supply inventory and order supplies as needed.
Assist with on farm and off farm markets and events during weekends as needed.

*Required Qualifications:

Previous farming experience with ability to routinely lift/transport up to 50 lbs and work in outdoor weather conditions.
We are looking for at least a year-long commitment for this role. There is always opportunity for growth in other areas of the farm as well. We have a seasoned staff at Two Gander and are looking for someone to fill out our team and grow with us for multiple seasons.
Working knowledge of farm post-production/distribution in the areas listed above: Processing and Packaging, CSA, and Wholesale, with particular expertise in at least one of these areas.
Interpersonal communication: Able to provide clear daily tasking and dependable issue resolution for a small group of seasonal employees; able to communicate effectively with team members across Two Gander Farm.
Written communication: Routine written exchanges (such as emails, invoices, orders) for distribution segments as needed. Willing to learn and perform distribution record keeping and follow distribution procedures.
Organization and reliability: Help meet Two Gander Farm's goals for the season by ensuring post-production practices run smoothly, our CSA members and wholesale partners are satisfied, and connection to our community is strong.
Local deliveries may require driving the farm's sprinter van.
Demonstrate a passion for farming, community support and growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with commonly-used software such as Google productivity tools.
Fluency in conversational Spanish is a plus

Term: Annual/year-round. Daily hours are flexible between growing season (May-Dec) and off season (Dec-May).

Compensation: $20-$22/hour

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

February 07, 2026