Bear Roots Farm is comprised of 355 acres of mixed fields, woods, pastures and marsh resting between Barre and Williamstown VT. Bear Roots Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm, producing 20+ acres of vegetables, with an extensive 90+ acre cover crop rotation. We grow over 100 varieties of vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. We produce year round using high tunnel greenhouses and grow 100,000+lbs of storage crops. Our produce is distributed through our year round farm store, ”The Roots Farm Market,” in Middlesex, VT and through our regional wholesale distribution.
We are looking for an Assistant Farm Manager to join the Bear Roots Farm staff. The Assistant Farm Manager will work closely with the Farm Owner and H2A field crew to ensure timely and efficient daily operations. This position incorporates all aspects of the farming operation including wash room, field work, and administrative work. We are a small but efficient, productive team that works together to ensure the farm operates efficiently. Our crew has over 60 years of combined growing experience. Ideally, we are looking for a long term commitment with the intention of, after one year, the assistant manger moving into the farm manager position.
Assistant Farm Manager Responsibilities
Guiding H2A crew with tasks including: interpretation of seeding logs, field maps, daily objectives, and organization in the pack house
Maintain and establish wholesale accounts, communicate with customers via email/phone and administer invoices using quickbooks
Oversee wholesale and farm market packout including weighing and labeling of all products
Communicate and coordinate with store staff
Delivering to wholesale sites and our farm store
Assisting farm owner with the production plan, field map, and seeding schedules
Assisting farm owner with hiring & training seasonal staff
Assist farm owner with tractor operations: field work (disc, plow, seed, spread, fork lift) & maintenance
Assist farm owner with on farm projects that may include: basic carpentry, building high tunnels, & general repairs/maintenance
Qualifications and Qualities
2-3 years of vegetable production or horticulture experience with some management experience preferred but not required for the right person
Strong communication (oral and written) skills, positive attitude, solution-oriented
Strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail
Ability to share and accept feedback in a team environment
Ability to use (or willingness to learn) Quickbooks & Google docs/sheets
Passion and interest in working/learning about small-scale, low-input, sustainable vegetable and herb production
Ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and as a team member with minimal supervision
Ability to work quickly and efficiently
Have some experience working with or around tractors and equipment
Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
2-year commitment to the job preferred
Ability to frequently lift 25-50 pounds
Proper attention to equipment safety is a must
Self-starter, self-disciplined, goal orientated
Must have reliable transportation and be punctual
Compensation
$38,000-$45,000/yearly salary dependent on experience
1 bedroom, year-round housing with basic utilities included
March 15-December 15th 40+ hours/week
December 16th-March 14th 20-15 hours/week
Access to farm-grown produce
To apply please submit a brief letter of interest, a resume, and three relevant references to Jon: [email protected]