Farm Manager

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The QBG Farm grows fruits and vegetables with a focus on soil health and care, without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.

Crops harvested are 90-100% donated to emergency food relief. The Farm Manager will be responsible for preparing, planting, and maintaining a 1-acre farm using exclusively organic methods.

This position will report directly to the Director of Programs and oversee volunteers and interns on the farm, implement crop production, maintain farm infrastructure, and support the use of the farm by other QBG programs.

Responsibilities :

• Perform all labor necessary to maintain the farm per botanical garden standards, in addition to all labor relative to crop production and soil management.
• Maintain crops with priority for donation to food relief efforts.
• Manage relationships and coordinate donations of produce to local food pantries.
• Supervise part-time staff to provide farm operations and education support.
• Facilitate farm access to the public via farm open hours, tours, and farm stand.
• Lead farm workshops and conduct tours.
• Oversee all elements of the intern program, from onboarding to scheduling to curriculum development; work with other volunteer groups.
• Collaborate with the Director of Programs and other departments to initiate and implement new programming, especially for young people in urban agriculture.
• Research grant opportunities and collaborate with the development team.
• Initiate new programming on the farm site in collaboration with other departments.
• Maintain orderly records of crops, purchases, and other farm-related data.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Manage the budget and document progress.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures for safe, efficient farm operation.
• Maintain equipment and farm structures, and repair damaged structures on the farm.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and tools.
• Provide technical assistance for the Children’s Garden if needed.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's in Agriculture or related field, or equivalent agricultural sciences certificate / coursework, or three years of hands-on applicable experience including at least one farm growing season.
• Strong farming skills, including knowledge of organic farming practices, composting, and integrated pest management.
• Experience in education, supervising, mentoring, or coaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience interfacing with the public.
• Ability to move 50+ lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work alone and in groups.
• Strong work ethic.
• Basic carpentry skills.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and other basic computer skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with willingness and ability to drive large vehicles.

The qualified candidate for this position will bring a mix of energy, adaptability, judgment, coaching, communication, and critical thinking skills, along with a roll up the sleeves attitude towards their work.

Schedule :

• This is a full-time, exempt position with weekly on-site work. Benefits offered include excellent medical, vision, dental, and life insurance;
• generous PTO; paid holidays; employee discounts; access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions;

pension; and other retirement savings plans. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, with occasional required weekends.

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