Instructional Farm Manager

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Full-time, year-round position responsible for:

• Overseeing fruit, vegetables, heirloom beans, beekeeping, and poultry production on 5+ acres and coordinating farmers' market operations.
• Following organic practices, developing and implementing crop plans, greenhouse schedules, soil fertility plans, including composting, and planting and harvesting schedules for each growing season.
• Planning production based on community needs, including tribal programs, the tribal school, tribal enterprises, retail sales, and farmers' markets.
• Maintaining farm grounds and equipment, including machinery, cropping, pest management systems, and irrigation systems.
• Performing daily poultry feedings, including weekends, unless delegated to the assistant farm manager and/or REG staff member.
• Providing supervision and mentorship to REG staff, PTEC participants, and youth interns while coordinating with the Workforce Education Coordinator and Project Manager to develop schedules and daily on-the-job training activities.
• Conducting performance evaluations for REG staff, providing feedback, guidance, and support to promote growth and accountability.
• Supporting and collaborating with the Food Sovereignty Program and community initiatives to advance local food systems and programming.
• Contributing to the annual budget planning process with the Director.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures while developing, implementing, and maintaining departmental policies and procedures.
• Managing financial records, inventory control, and timely monthly and grant reporting.
• Developing and maintaining the department's social media presence across Facebook, the website, and other platforms, ensuring compliance with organizational media policies.
• Attending training, conferences, and workshops as directed or approved by the Director.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, or Horticulture, or a certificate/completion of training in Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, or a related field, including on-farm internships.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in vegetable farm production, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory role with experience developing, facilitating, and coordinating training programs.
• Working knowledge of greenhouse and field production, organic practices, and poultry management; proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and public speaking skills, with the ability to provide guidance on food and farming topics, administrative planning, and community events; demonstrates adaptability, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage people, time, resources, and equipment; prioritize tasks effectively; maintain consistent attendance; work outdoors for extended periods; lift to 50 lbs.; and hold a valid driver's license meeting Tribe insurance requirements.
• Must pass a background check per Public Law 101-630, 101-647, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act; preference for knowledge of traditional Meskwaki ways of life and willingness to learn.

SUPERVISION: Supervised by the Workforce Development Director

SALARY LEVEL: $72,425-110,822