Community Farm Manager Job in Texas for 2012
Responsibilities:
– Crop Planning
– Green House Management
– Tractor work
– Irrigation
– Grounds Maintenance
– Record Keeping
– Harvesting
– Soil Fertility Management
– Resource Management
– Pest and Disease Control Management
– Volunteer Management
– Scheduling and Leading Field Work
– At least 60 hours of work per week during Spring, Early Summer, and Fall
– Average 40 hours of work per week during Late Summer, Late Winter
– Produce Delivery
– Run Farmers Market booth every other Saturday, May-October
– Fostering community
Qualifications:
– Preferred academic degree, equivalent work experience, or both in related field
– At least 1 full year of vegetable farming experience
– Completed multiple seasons as farm intern or apprentice
– Lead Intern or Assistant Management experience
– Crop planning experience
– Able to work successfully in a partnership
– Able to lead volunteer groups
– Competence with tools and farm equipment
– Basic carpentry and mechanical skills
Compensation:
Base Salary $1,000/month, room and board. Increase in salary is dependant on success of vegetable production and growth of farm business. Possible stipends to attend conferences and workshops.
Application:
Send resume, cover letter, and the contact information for three references to:
Amanda Austin
Cardo’s Farm Project
P.O. Box 142
Ponder, TX 76259
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