Company description
About Two Gander Farm:
We are growing! Two Gander Farm is a 20-acre family operated produce farm on a scenic 260-acre preserve in Downingtown, PA. We grow and distribute a diverse selection of exceptional-quality USDA Certified Organic vegetables, herbs, berries, and flowers for our surrounding communities, including our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members, farmers markets, local restaurants, and retailers. As we enter our 17th season of production, Two Gander Farm will maintain and improve our sustainable farming practices with a focus on strengthening our community ties, creating new partnerships, and continuing to turn out gorgeous produce with respect for our local environment. We need passionate people to help us grow.
Job description
Farm Operations Manager
Two Gander Farm, Downingtown, PA www.twoganderfarm.com
A pivotal position accountable for the efficient execution of the flow of operations from transplant to harvest, with an emphasis on harvest procedures for a USDA Certified Organic farm.
About Two Gander Farm:
We are growing! Two Gander Farm is a 20-acre family operated produce farm on a scenic 260-acre preserve in Downingtown, PA. We grow and distribute a diverse selection of exceptional-quality USDA Certified Organic vegetables, herbs, berries, and flowers for our surrounding communities, including our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members, farmers markets, local restaurants, and retailers. As we enter our 17th season of production, Two Gander Farm will maintain and improve our sustainable farming practices with a focus on strengthening our community ties, creating new partnerships, and continuing to turn out gorgeous produce with respect for our local environment. We need passionate people to help us grow.
About the Role:
Two Gander Farm is seeking a structured, execution-oriented problem solver to join the leadership team as its Farm Operations Manager. As the linchpin for farm operations, you will track and manage the production schedule, lead harvest planning, and maintain the harvest availability list, working closely with production and distribution leads to maintain efficient operational flow throughout the growing season. We have a close partnership with the Chester County Food Bank and your role might occasionally require interaction/communication with food bank employees and volunteers. This is a lead role with expectation of year-round (non seasonal) employment.
Responsibilities:
Yield assessment: make informed decisions about crop maturity, availability estimates, and resource allocation.
Product availability: coordinate with the Distribution Manager to create accurate, current product availability updates to predict and meet the needs of sales channels.
Harvest oversight: work with field crew to set priorities for daily/weekly/monthly harvesting activities.
Production recordkeeping: track seeding, transplanting, and maturity data to chart progress of specific crops and successions throughout their production cycle to accurately manage availability; provide continuous auditing of what is in the field, where it is, and when it's ready to harvest.
Maintain the Two Gander Farm harvest availability list in accordance with defined standards and closely monitor throughout the growing season; perform routine data entry and data analysis for product inventory, fulfillment schedule, etc. using farm management software system (Barn2Door).
Operations management: Communicate regularly with key team members across the farm to facilitate the execution of the production schedule. Ensure harvest constraints and demands are clear, issues are promptly addressed, and yields are maximized.
Procedure development: As the season progresses, you may develop and refine harvest procedures in partnership with the farm owner in the interest of continuous improvement.
Inventory and communicate tool and supply needs, vehicle management needs, etc. related to production and harvesting.
*Required Qualifications:
Previous farming experience with working knowledge of farm agricultural life cycle as a whole.
Proven management and planning skills and basic technical proficiency.
Exceptional interpersonal communication: be a clear, respectful, and collaborative individual who is viewed as a reliable problem-solver by Two Gander Farm team members.
Ability to routinely traverse property and work in outdoor weather conditions.
Possess reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record - this position requires the operation of motor vehicles for a variety of purposes, such as transporting farm products, travel between locations and making deliveries to our wholesale customers. Because our business is located in an area without access to reliable public transportation, we only recommend that applicants with access to a vehicle apply.
Demonstrate a passion for farming, community support and growth.
Preferred Qualifications:
Intermediate Spanish proficiency
Term: Annual/year-round. Daily hours are flexible between growing season (May-Dec) and off season (Dec-May).
Compensation: $21 - $24 per hour ($43,680 - $49,920 per year)
*If you are excited for this opportunity, don't let a slight mismatch in experience hold you back - apply! We value potential and are willing to invest in your development.
How to Apply: Provide resume and introductory email/letter of interest to Trey Flemming at twoganderfarmtrey@gmail.com. Successful candidates will be asked to provide at least two professional references.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
Application instructions
this job's deadline has passed
Deadline
February 28, 2025