Employment Opportunities - FARM MANAGER

Farm Manager – Organic Garlic Farm and Small Orchard

Term: July – October (or until all garlic is dealt with and farm put to bed for winter)
Hours: Approximately 30–45 hours per week

Wage: $23-$28/hr depending on experience

Job Duties

Tasks include but are not limited to:

1. Assist in planning and executing the monthly, weekly, and daily operational targets and fieldwork plan for the farm
2. Manage all aspects of organic garlic and small orchard operations, including planting, maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest handling
3. Oversee irrigation systems, ensuring proper scheduling, maintenance, and efficient water use
4. Operate and maintain farm equipment, including tractors and implements used for soil preparation, planting beds, cultivation, and harvesting
5. Report to owner and management team as needed
6. Act as liaison between management and the farm staff for the timely execution of projects
7. Maintain and renew organic certification and associated compliance documentation
8. Budget and maintain accurate financial records; assist with bookkeeping as required
9. Recruit, train, and manage laborers and seasonal workers as needed
10. Identify and engage potential garlic buyers; maintain good communication and relationships with all buyers
11. Update website and Shopify inventory; process and ship online orders
12. Manage social media accounts and advertising related to garlic and orchard products
13. Lead daily activities, ensuring efficient operations and smooth transitions between tasks
14. Provide training and communication to crew on techniques, pace expectations, quality standards, and protocols
15. Maintain required recordkeeping per organic standards (planting, harvesting, fertilizing, pest management, food safety)
16. Keep facilities, equipment, and tools clean, organized, and in working order
17. Participate directly in production tasks such as planting, weeding, roguing, harvesting, and processing
18. Perform other farm duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

1. Hands-on experience managing an organic garlic farm and/or small orchard
2. Working knowledge of irrigation systems and water management
3. Tractor operation skills and experience with bed preparation, soil management, and equipment maintenance
4. Good computer skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets
5. Knowledge of organic farming practices and certification requirements
6. Experience with Shopify (asset)
7. Experience with bookkeeping, especially QuickBooks (asset)
8. Strong numeracy and attention to financial detail
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others
10. Physically fit; able to bend for long periods and lift up to 20 kg
11. Strong work ethic and positive attitude through long days of physical, repetitive work in all weather conditions
12. Able to take direction, learn quickly, ask for clarification when needed, and respond well to constructive feedback
13. Ability to work well both independently and within a team
14. Initiative, attention to detail, and pride in work quality
15. Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and extended hours when required

 Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume outlining their relevant experience and qualifications for consideration to: cberukoff@redlionmgmt.com