Bonton Farms: Farm Manager

Position Guide: Farm ManagerJob Code: 50.1501Supervisor: V.P.

of OperationsJob Overview: The Farm Manager will develop and manage all aspects of Bonton Farms production fields including growing organic vegetables, fruits and herbs; identifying and sellingin local markets and on-site; managing farm interns and working with volunteers; and speaking to public groups that frequent the farm for educational days.

This position requires a strong, practical knowledge of agricultural skills and farm management, and a passionate commitment to providing specific foods for improved public health.The manager has primary responsibility for the planning, coordination and implementation of all work and activities at Bonton Farms (BF).

BF currently has three acres under plow with the potential to add more.

This position indirectly supervises the Bexar Street & Extension Farm Supervisors and directly supervises the Valentine Street R& D Farm.Key Requirements: Supervision of farm interns and volunteers (patiently and respectfully); Design strategyand set goals for growthMaintain budgets and optimize expensesSet policies and processesEnsure employees work productively and develop professionallyOversee recruitment and training of new employeesEvaluate and improve operations and financial performanceDirect the employee assessment processPrepare regular reports for upper managementCoordination with BF staff and its advisory team including monthly board reports; Produce annual field plans; Maintain BF’s standards of production to ensure the highest quality produce; Maintain farm infrastructure and landscape with the help of interns and volunteers; Cooperate with community partners; Seed ordering and material acquisition; Planning and implementation of weekly planting schedule; Insect and weedcontrol, fertility monitoring and general field observation; Cultivation activities; Infrastructure planning, creation and maintenance; Irrigation planning and implementation; Soil building program including composting; Installation, maintenance and monitoring of deer fencing; Plan weekly harvest schedule, harvest, market and deliver; Assist with marketing and outreach efforts of BF; Integration of farm with other BF programs; Participate in planning for long-term farm development; Coordinate produce needs with culinary, market and educational programs; Able to work inthe field, outdoor classroom and office including hard repetitive physical work; Some evening or specialevent hours may be required; Current driver’s license and a clean driving record; Comfortable driving a cube truck and operating farm equipment; Good interpersonal skills.Qualifications: Experience working in a team environment with proven leadership skills; Demonstrated ability to work independently; Demonstrated good organizational and record keeping skills; Minimum two years experience of full-season management; Demonstrated farm planning experience and working knowledge of farm infrastructure; Experience in growing using organic/biodynamic principles; Experience working with farm machinery; Basic carpentryskills; Interest in working with youth and youth programs; Demonstrated good communication skills; Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds; Self-motivated,cooperative and flexible; Responsibly manage administrative and record keeping tasks related to running the farm business and overall success of the organization.Salary will be based on experience.Job Type: Full-timePay: $50,000.00 $60,000.00 per yearBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offSchedule:Monday to FridayWeekend availabilityCOVID-19 considerations:All employees wear a mark indoorsExperience:Farming: 2 years (Preferred)Work Location: One location