Company description The mission of Athens Land Trust is to empower and sustain communities through responsible and visionary land use. We are both a conservation and community land trust, which means that we work to protect natural resources, and to foster affordable housing and other community centered land use opportunities, through our Conservation, Housing and Community Agriculture Programs. Job description Williams Farm Manager

 

OVERVIEW

Located just one mile from downtown Athens, The Williams Farm is an oasis in the city where ALT staff, community members, and volunteers work together to grow produce, flowers, and herbs for our weekly farmers markets, CSA program and flower-share, and for donations to local food banks and soup kitchens.

The Williams Farm has a three-part mission:

• Grow and market affordable produce to community residents and businesses, utilizing organic and sustainable production methods 

• Serve as a model whereby the community will be able to learn about the importance of sustainable farming, healthy diets, and the value of smart and equitable land use

• Provide employment and skill-building opportunities to underserved youth and the low-income community, while contributing to the local economy

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage all aspects of production, including soil care, pest management and irrigation management

• Manage greenhouse and high tunnel

• Develop crop plans and budget plans

• Develop and implement daily, weekly and seasonal activity plans

• Manage farm staff, interns and volunteers

• Manage CSA operations

• Deliver to farmers markets and satellite markets

• Manage the farm business and work to increase the production, sales volume and income of the business

• Keep detailed records of production and sales, collect data for grant reports

• Maintain equipment and do basic carpentry and construction projects 

• Collaborate with Young Urban Farmers Program Coordinator to deliver sustainable agriculture education to high school youth

• Coordinate educational opportunities for students, community members and small farmers

 Desired Qualifications

• Strong, practical knowledge of sustainable agriculture and farm management

• commitment to community education

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of full-season, preferably organic farm management (equivalent educational/volunteer experience will be considered)

• Demonstrable farm planning experience, including farm plan development, infrastructure creation and maintenance, and planning/implementation of both short- and long-term planting and harvesting schedules

• Proven success in cultivation and harvesting of organic food products

• Experience in educational or youth-related programs  a plus

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Working knowledge of small farm infrastructure and machinery helpful 

• Excellent communication skills, solid organizational and record-keeping skills

• Ability to work both independently and on a team

• Commitment to helping engage and educate youth and community members

Compensation this position is : salaried, varies DOE, $30,000.00 - $32,000.00 Application instructions Deadlineno deadline