Rodale Institute is offering a Farm Manager position for their Southeast Organic Center (SOC) in Chattahoochee Hills, GA. Rodale Institute provides research, education, and outreach to organic and transitioning farms. The Farm Manager’s role at the SOC is to support research, education and agricultural activities related to vegetable and grain production, cover cropping, soil health, livestock, and landscaping. Additionally, the Farm Manager is responsible for completing day-to-day field and landscaping tasks. This position will report directly to the Farm Director. Applicants should be driven, hardworking, and committed to regenerative organic agricultural practices. All candidates must be prepared to work in a professional environment, complete tasks carefully and in a timely manner, and work in all weather conditions.

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Responsibilities include:*

• Conduct day-to-day farm operations in relationship to crop production. Field responsibilities include, but are not limited to soil preparation, planting, harvesting, weed, pest and disease management, equipment maintenance and repair, etc.
• Manage and coordinate labor efforts among seasonal workers and interns when available
• Document field operations on Rodale Institute forms to satisfy organic certification requirements, research data collection needs, financial accounting and maintain production records on a regular basis
• Coordinate maintenance schedules for tractor(s), truck(s) and other equipment
• Coordinate landscaping, facility maintenance and repairs
• Operate equipment (tractors, tractor implements, small engine equipment, and hand tools) in a safe and efficient manner
• Support the research team in creating field experiments and completing field activities, some field data collection will be required
• Educate and train temporary staff and interns to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation
• Provide field tours and presentations for outreach and education when necessary
• Coordinate with Rodale Institute staff for travel needs and purchasing supplies
• Assist the Communication Department with preparing media
• Prepare a yearly budget and report
• Other duties may/will be assigned on a case by case and as-needed basis

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Qualifications: *Must be able and willing to work in all types of weather, be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds, have good communications skills (both written and verbal), and be flexible in hours as farm work can be unpredictable. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe Acrobat.
Education and/or experience: Must have a bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in agronomic crop production. Previous management experience is preferred.
Expectations: Individuals must be committed to the farm’s success, and in turn, the farm will be committed to the individual’s success. To be trustful and respectful to all staff and visitors.
Travel: Travel will be required for farm visits, conferences, grower meetings and workshops
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.

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Job Type: Full-time

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