Farm Job: Field Crew Supervisor, Minnesota

Field Crew Supervisor Job: Ploughshare Farm, a 400 member CSA in Alexandria Minnesota, is hiring a Field Crew Supervisor for 2012. Primary duties include harvest management and field crew supervision. A minimum of three seasons on a diversified vegetable farm is required. Supervisory experience strongly preferred. Compensation: A competitive hourly wage (based upon experience), housing in a 3 bedroom, split-logged home. Long-term management opportunities are a possibility after a trial period of one year.   Couples and families are welcome. For more information, contact Gary Brever, gjbrever@midwestinfo.net And to learn more specifics about this job click "read more"

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Key responsibilities include:

·        Supervising and working with farm crew and interns

·        Helping to harvest, wash, pack and load produce with farm crew

·        Communicating daily with Gary regarding tasks for the day

·        Directing daily activities including planting, cultivating, harvesting, and packing;

·        Driving tractor for transplanting and harvesting

·        Maintaining all harvest data and records

·        Organizing and cleaning packing shed

Preferred Qualities:

• Previous Supervisor experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience on a vegetable farm
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Tractor and cultivating experience
• Highly efficient, disciplined and organized.
• Willingness to take orders and ability to be a positive example to others.

Learn more about Ploughshare Farm on their website: www.ploughsharefarm.com