Job description

Main Street Farms is a diversified organic vegetable farm that markets through CSA, farmers markets, and wholesale. We are looking to hire a Production Manager for the 2016 season.

We are seeking someone with previous farm production management or assistant management experience on an organic diversified vegetable farm. Applicants must have excellent communication and leadership skills. A minimum two years of tractor work, and experience with organic growing practices are required.

The Production Manager holds one of the most essential roles on the farm. This position reports directly to the farm owners and is part of the core leadership of the farm. Overseeing production plans & implementation, this position requires high levels of organization, communication and leadership skills. A great sense of humor and experience training other staff are highly desirable.

Responsibilities include:
• Keep all production records up to date and organized.
• Participate in irrigation and frost protection
• Manage spraying schedule
• Keep inventory of production supplies
• Keep equipment maintained, and communicate with tractor mechanic
• As time allows fill in other areas of the farm such as greenhouse work etc.

Background and Skills:
• Knowledge of vegetable growing systems and understanding of the field production process for organic crops
• Field production experience, 2 or more years.
• Experience leading teams
• Desire for and practice in thorough preparation and organization of records and plans
• Tractor driving and varied implement use for vegetable farming
• Mechanical experience a plus.

Other qualifications:
• Great communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds repeatedly

Housing options may be available, if interested, please include that in your application.

Other perks of the job include:
• Access to delicious, organic produce
• Farm provides daily vegetarian lunch
• An open, friendly environment where your feedback is welcomed
• Potential of a year round position

Full-time from March/April through November.

Compensation based on experience. Please detail previous machinery experience, including crops and methods, in your application. Rolling application - position open until filled.

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