Job description

CARNATION FARMS seeks experienced Vegetable Farm Manager!

Carnation Farms is a nonprofit organization on a mission to transform the way that people want to eat. We celebrate delicious and nutritious food produced in a sustainable manner by providing inspirational and educational experiences that positively affect health, the environment, and local economies. We develop the next generation of food citizens and grow new farmers.

Carnation Farms as an organization is currently undergoing a transformation to strengthen our commitment to and redefine our role in local regenerative food systems. We are taking a step back from intensive production and instead growing our education programming by increasing hands-on experiences for our community including local youth, culinary professionals, entrepreneurs, farmers, and any other parties interested in acting as stewards to the land. This evolution will require that our new Farm Manager be ready to join the team that is leading this exciting change.

Job Overview:

Title: Farm Manager

Full Time, Year Round

Compensation: $60-70K

Benefits include: Exceptional employer-paid/subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans. We also off short and long-term disability, supplemental life, FSA, cell phone stipend, generous 401K with match, generous paid time off, on-site employee workout room, farm fresh eggs, snuggly sheep and bunny snuggles, all on a beautiful 818 acre farm property! Onsite housing and relocation negotiable for the right candidate.

Position Summary:

Carnation Farms is a certified-organic, mixed-vegetable farm with an extensive and diversified livestock program. We steward over 600 acres organic on our 818-acre property. The Farm Manager manages the 15-acre vegetable production farm and distribution channels; they maintain the organic integrity of the vegetable production in tandem with the Livestock Manager. This position will be responsible for supervising several employees including hiring, performance management, training, and directing work tasks but will also be a working, “boots on the ground” manager. The Farm Manager will inherit a shifting but dynamic vegetable operation and will be instrumental in re-envisioning production as the organizational mission evolves. Bring your creativity, organization skills, vision, and passion to help our farm be even more amazing than it is.

The Farm Manager provides on-site management for the field production and farm crew, and supervises, plans, schedules, and participates in all aspects of farm operations: soil health, seeding, greenhouse management, cultivation and field prep, transplanting, weed and pest management, harvesting and post-harvest. This includes invoicing and monthly reports on sales.

The Farm Manager is also an integral part of our education mission, collaborating with leadership in planning and implementing educational programming on the farm.

Responsibilities:

● Planning, production, and maintenance of vegetables, herbs, berries and flowers for all sales revenues

● Field cultivation, crop management, soil health, weed management, and crop rotation

● High tunnel production for warm season crops and some winter production

● Create daily pick lists, weeding, and irrigation schedules

● Manage CSA registrations, newsletters, and distribution

● Keep records to maintain organic certification for crops

● Hire, train, supervise, mentor and evaluate seasonal field staff, including Farmer-in-Training participants

● Leading and participating in educational workshops and learning experiences, including Farmer-in-Training program

● Collaborating with partners to further our educational mission

REQUIRED Qualifications:

● 3+ years of vegetable production and farm management experience.

● 1+ years managing two or more employees in any work setting but inclusive of interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and providing feedback to employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; assisting employees in career growth and development. We are looking for someone who can positively lead and motivate their staff and cultivate a healthy team environment!

● Vegetable crop production, sales, and distribution experience including farmers’ market, CSA, and wholesale experience

● Fluent computer skills including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation

● Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading employees with change and ambiguity

● Excellent communication and organizational skills

● Ability to work independently and take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion

● Experience managing budgets, wholesale accounts, and invoices

● Previous experience and demonstrated comfort in an educational setting and providing/training staff and others on proper farm management systems and approaches and/or educational workshops

PREFERRED Qualifications:

● Bachelor's or advanced degree in agriculture, food systems or education (and/or equivalent experience)

● Experience and knowledge to operate heavy machinery, tractors, hook up implements, field cultivation

● Prior experience working with a non-profit organization

● Familiarity with tools and possess the ability to repair minor farm issues and tools

Additionally, candidates should:

● Have positive attitude, flexible thinking, and be open minded to change

● Possess a valid driver’s license and have comfort driving farm vehicles

● Demonstrate an excellent work ethic and physical endurance in all weather conditions

● Be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs and be able to spend time standing, bending, walking and sitting

● Be able to work in inclement weather including rain, snow, ice, and smoke.

Approximate Breakdown of Responsibilities:

● 50% participation in sustainable agriculture fieldwork

● 30% office and computer work

● 20% education and partnership work

Carnation Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Carnation Farms does not discriminate or determine employment on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or any other factor; employment decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs. We believe diversity creates resilience and strength and believe a diverse workplace is crucial to the success of our organization and our efforts to support organic farmers. We strive to create a safe and supportive office culture and workplace that encourages racial and social equity. and as such, we have zero-tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply no matter their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter and specifically address your experience to our stated required and preferred qualifications.

Position open until filled.

Learn more about us and the position at: https://carnationfarms.org/farm-manager-2/CARNATION FARMS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carnation, WA 98014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working on a farm in vegetable production and/or farm management?

Experience:

• supervisory: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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