Farm Crew Leader Edible Earth Farm
- Date Posted November 20, 2014
- Location Tionesta, PA
- Category Agriculture / Business
- Job Type Full-Time
Job Description
The Crew Lead will collaborate with the Farm Managers to ensure the daily functioning of the farm. Excellent leadership and management skills are a requirement for this position. The individual will have an eye for improving efficiencies, will maintain a positive attitude, display gratitude, be competent, have proven time management skills and have a strong work ethic.
The primary responsibilities of Crew Lead include:
- leading harvest crew 2-3 days a week, leading tomato pruning and trellising crew
- leading weeding crew, leading transplanting crew and working with Field Specialists to identify needs and allocate human resources to meet those needs
- participate in chicken processing
- oversee organic recordkeeping and oversee grounds maintenance
- direct and mentor other staff by providing guidance, clear instructions and monitoring
- act as a liaison between the Farm Managers, Apprentices and Field Specialists
- monitor team morale and report issues to Farm Managers
- follow weekly farm schedules and directives
- keep a constant “to do” list based on meetings with Farm Managers and Field Specialists.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Be conscious of personal and team dynamics. Be able to clearly articulate performance-related expectations.
- Ability to motivate others to accomplish farm objectives in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment, demonstrating a commitment to safety
- Use time efficiently by learning what needs to be done and actively working to accomplish tasks with minimal instruction or assistance
- Have a good understanding of quality and actively work to ensure that their work and product meets high quality standards
- Be a collaborative part of a team. Support other team members.
- Have a positive, enthusiastic, and supportive attitude, while displaying gratitude.
Interviewing for the 2015 seasons. Full-time hours are 50-55 hours a week. Performance reviews will be conducted a minimum of three times throughout the season.
Must be able to follow directions, take criticism, be quick to learn and be detail-oriented. Must be physically fit and able to lift 60 pounds. Must have a car for transportation. Non-smoking work environment. No pets!
Compensation
salary + housing + educational opportunities + fresh organic food + 5-day workweek. Compensation this position is : salaried How to apply