Job Information
The Calendar Group Farm Crew Lead- Glen Head, NY in Glen Head, New York
Our client is searching for a Farm Crew Lead to support a team in Glen Head, NY. This role helps to guide, teach and train full-time and seasonal staff. The Farm Lead focuses on the cultivation of the farm as a whole, including management of annual vegetables, perennials, orchards, berries, beekeeping, free range poultry, food preserving, and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Manage all aspects of a sustainable, diversified organic farm
Create and execute seasonal planting, harvesting and maintenance of farm and land
Manage Farm Team including hiring, training, and development
Oversee daily operations and ensure Farm stays on track with the schedule of production
Organize workflow, tasks and allocation of resources to maximize production efforts including all seasonal preparations and maintenance needs
Oversee the distribution of produce, flowers and farm-made products to residences, markets, e-commerce and other miscellaneous channels
Identify and manage disease and pest problems
Source and purchase equipment and supplies
Ensure safe operation and maintenance of farm tools and equipment
Manage Farmer’s Market participation
Qualifications
4+ years experience working on an agricultural farm with focus on organic and/or biodynamic practices
Strong understanding of year-round farm operations and seasonality needs in North East, including winterization of property, planting, protecting crops from elements/predators, etc.
1+ year successfully leading and managing a team in an agricultural setting
Organizational and strategic planning a must
Salary: $75K
Powered by JazzHR