Company description

City Green, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating the establishment of urban farms and gardens in northern New Jersey’s cities to create increased access to healthy, local food while cultivating education in food systems, nutrition, and the environment.

PROGRAM MISSION

The Mission of the City Green Farms and Markets Program is to increase access to and affordability of fresh, locally grown produce in urban communities of Northern New Jersey and to foster an understanding of food systems, the benefits of locally grown organic produce and the importance of healthy food choices.

Job description

CITY GREEN URBAN FARM MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

The City Green Urban Farm Manager oversees our two urban farms in Paterson and Clifton, NJ; and is responsible for overseeing day to day farm operations and the organic production of the 30,000 pounds of produce that supports our Farm Market program.

FARM PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Oversee all aspects of day-to-day farm operations, year-round, at both City Green Farms, including:

• Starting seeds
• Bed ­Prep
• Soil Remediation
• Planting and Transplanting
• Pest control and weed management
• Field cultivation
• Composting Waste
• Harvest

Responsible for greenhouse operations including:

• ordering
• scheduling
• seeding
• fertilizing
• watering
• pest management

Manage 2 bee hives (if knowledgeable in bee keeping)

Maintain, care for and service farm tools and equipment, including a John Deere 2720 Compact Utility Tractor

Maintain farm fencing and repair as needed

Maintain irrigation system

Maintain a high standard of aesthetic for the farm

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Prepare and implement an organic growing plan that produces desirable produce and farm products for sale year-round, determining types of crops to be raised, according to market demand, soil conditions, etc.

Ensure farm activities adhere to safety regulations and standards

Maintain financial, operational, production, and volunteer records as appropriate

Maintain detailed farm records related to production and harvest

INTERN AND VOLUNTEER SUPERVISION

Train high school and college interns on Organic Urban Farming Practices and Sustainable Agriculture

Supervise farm volunteers

MARKET, SALES AND DISTRIBUTION

Prepare harvest for weekly markets, Farm to Restaurant sales, and Farm to Pantry donations

Coordinate product pricing

Organize and oversee distribution

OTHER

Participate in “All Hands On Deck” activities, where all City Green staff cooperate on a large project, event, educational program or volunteer day

Be prepared to lend a hand throughout the organization as needed

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO THE DIRECTOR OF HORTICULTURE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Full-time Position (40 Hours per week).

Extended hours during peak production season as necessary to maximize production

BENEFITS

Weekly vegetable share

Generous paid vacation, sick and personal time

Health Insurance Reimbursement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of production farm management experience, preferably at an organic or chemical free farm and is capable of growing 30,000 pounds of food from seed to harvest

Experience operating a John Deere Compact Utility Tractor with various attachments

Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers and working with diverse communities.

Interest and familiarity with issues relating to local food, food access, and sustainable agriculture, and a genuine appreciation of the urban environment.

Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Proficiency in all MS office applications.

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, natural resources, plant science, horticulture or a related field is preferred but not required.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, less than $50,000

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline