Company description

Harlem Valley Homestead is a diversified vegetable, flower, and livestock farm on 250 acres in Wingdale, NY. Our mission is to deepen our connections to place, to each other, and to ourselves through hands-on learning and experience in rural and agrarian living. In the future, we will have onsite hospitality with overnight guests, on-site dining, events, and workshops. We are currently under construction as we build infrastructure to support these operations while we continue to operate our farm. The ability to work in and adapt to a constantly changing environment is essential as we navigate this exciting phase of growth.

This season, we will raise approximately 35 beef cattle, 200 layer chickens, 30 pigs and 350 meat broilers on 50 acres of pastures and mixed woods. We have a 1.5 acre market garden with two greenhouses where we raise annual vegetables. We have an orchard and are planning out additional production fields for both annual and perennial crop production. We are five minutes from Metro North (Harlem Valley Wingdale), with lots of fishing, swimming, and hiking in the area. More information about our farming practices and future plans can be found on our website: www.harlemvalleyhomestead.com.

Job description

The Operations Assistant / Office Manager provides administrative, operational, HR, and systems support while helping maintain an organized and collaborative work environment. This role works closely with the Managing Director and is ideal for someone adaptable, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving setting. As part of a growing organization, this position offers strong opportunities for advancement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Administrative and HR experience required
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Google Workspace
• Airtable experience helpful but not required
• Farm knowledge a plus but not required
• Occasional schedule flexibility, including infrequent weekends
• Must be vaccinated for COVID-19
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage filing systems and office organization
• Coordinate purchasing, supplies, and vendor communications
• Support budgeting, expense tracking, and reporting
  Assist with HR, compliance, onboarding, and staff trainings
• Schedule meetings and prepare agendas/materials
• Maintain SOPs, vendor files, and operational systems
• Handle mail, errands, and office technology management
• Liaise with outside accounting consultants
• Assist with property and project management tasks

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Beautiful farm setting with swimming, fishing, and hiking access
• Discount on all farm products
• Fully paid health insurance, 401(k), FSA
• Generous paid time off policy and paid holidays

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $60,406 - $75,000

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline