Company description

We are a cooperative of farmers, producers and consumers working together to create a community-based food system. The farm is located 15 miles south of Portland and grows a diverse mix of produce for our own on-farm grocery store and kitchen, as well as for CSA, restaurants and grocery stores in and around the greater Portland area. Our on-farm grocery store and commercial kitchen offer a full range of organic and mostly Oregon-sourced groceries to our community while also hosting a variety of events year-round.

Job description

Are you an experienced farmer looking for something new and unique? Are you tired of running your own farm business and yearn for a collaborative space where you have decision making agency while sharing the burden, reward and risk with others like you? We have a job for you! Our Table Cooperative is looking for a full-time farm manager for certified organic, low-till farm located in Sherwood, Oregon. Just 15 miles south of Portland, our 60-acre farm grows a large variety of organic vegetables and fruit. Your job will be to lead an experienced farm crew working closely with wholesale customers, CSA subscribers, and our own on-farm grocery store and kitchen to execute a complete strategy for the Cooperative’s farm. All of this in a worker-owned cooperative situated on a beautiful vibrant farm that embodies regenerative practices.

The job involves a wide range of tasks in a dynamic and ever-changing environment; high-level strategy and business development plus a healthy dose of hands-on work in all aspects of operating a farm. You will be responsible for hiring, training and developing staff for growth and role optimization. The ideal candidate is both self-directed and collaborative, brings deep management and leadership experience preferably from the Pacific Northwest farm community, has a successful track record meeting and exceeding financial goals, and can create a culture of trust, teamwork and fun!

If you are hankering for something more meaningful, come join us as we collectively create a whole new food culture -- one that is based on authentic relationships and treats people, animals, and soil with the respect they deserve. One that puts food on our table.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage 6 acres of organic vegetable production
• Manage up to 9 farm crew members
• Coordinate with perennial crew
• Manage sales to 30+ restaurants, groceries, and educational institutions in the PDX metro area
• Coordinate delivery routes year round
• Ensure hightest standards of post-harvest quality
• Organize CSA share packing and organization

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent and wide-ranging knowledge and hands-on experience with all aspects of vegetable farming.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; leadership of multi-lingual teams a big plus.
• Excellent analytical and business management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills and willingness to work with a diverse group of people.
• Creativity and entrepreneurial spirit -- a willingness to do whatever it takes and work in a highly collaborative environment; willingness to listen to and lead long-tenured co-workers (or “other established farmers”?).
• Values community, sustainability, passion for food and fun.
• Commitment to cooperative principles.
• Experience with start-up business “outside the box” thinking and innovation a plus.
• Willingness to participate in a start-up environment where it will be necessary to wear many “hats” at different times.
  Familiarity and involvement with the Portland area food scene a plus.
• Strong love of food, nutrition and healthy local economies is necessary.
• Ability to commute to Sherwood, Oregon.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a big plus.

Please see the complete and detailed job description and application procedures on our website here.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

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