| Location | Washington, NJ |
Description: Field Managers works directly under the Farm Manager on the production-side of our operation raising fruits and vegetables for our harvest crew. Field Managers are engaged in all aspects of vegetable production both individually and as the leader of a team. Regular tasks include transplanting, direct seeding, cultivation, field prep (tilling, fertilizing, bed shaping, laying and removing plastic mulch), row cover management, irrigation and cover crop management. A Field Manager's primary qualification is good vegetable production skills and strong tractor/implement experience. During the season, the majority of a Field Manager's time may be spent on a tractor.
Qualifications:
At least 3 seasons in a management role on an outdoor vegetable farm (CSA farm experience preferred).
Solid understanding of organic vegetable production methods
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to operate tractors and use broad range of tractor implements safely and efficiently (chisel plow, disc harrow, water wheel transplanter, bed shaper, rototiller, plastic layer, etc.)
Ability to efficiently manage and motivate up to 10 people during transplanting, weeding, and row cover operations.
Compensation: salaried, 40k-55k DOE. Housing is available. Benefits include health insurance, up to 3 months of paid time off from December to March, free produce, bread, and eggs, plus a grocery discount.