Assistant Farm Manager

Company description All One One All (AOOA) is a 14-acre nonprofit regenerative silvopasture farm, farm stand, education center, and distillery inspired by The Three Musketeers’ motto: “All for one, one for all.” AOOA's mission is to promote responsible agricultural and culinary practices as transformative tools for personal well-being, community prosperity, and global sustainability. Entering our sixth season, we grow vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruits, and nuts for our farm stand, kitchen, and distillery, while hosting workshops, educational programs, and community gatherings that showcase what regenerative farming can produce. Our site includes: ~1 acre of market gardens on a south-facing hillside 9 acres of orchard and fodder trees Two high tunnels (20’x48’ and 20’x96’) 500 laying hens 26 Karakul sheep A strong volunteer and grow-to-donate program Job description The Assistant Farm Manager is primarily responsible for helping to execute the day-to-day operations on the farm. This role will work closely with the Farm Manager to prioritize and coordinate necessary work across all production systems—including orchards, silvopasture, livestock, market gardens (produce, flowers and herbs) and perennial garden systems—and work closely with the farm crew to ensure a high quality of execution. This role combines hands-on farming with crew leadership, planning and coordination. We are open to shaping this role to fit the skillset of the right candidate. The primary goal is to support and complement the existing Farm Manager to build a stronger and more resilient management team to better meet the needs of all production areas on the farm. Compensation, Benefits and Schedule Starting rate: $26-32 hourly Paid vacation days (number of days increases with length of service) 10 paid federal holidays 5 NY State paid sick days Employee-sponsored health insurance with $250/month AOOA contribution Non-matching 401(k) Open season (April–November): 5 day/week schedule including minimum one weekend day, with extended hours as needed based on weather and workload Off-season (November–March): Highly flexible schedule Hours: Winter ~ hours/week 35-40, Spring–Fall ~45-50 hours/week Ideal start date November 2026 Key Responsibilities Farm Leadership & Operations Lead farm team in day-to-day activities Support farm crew in ongoing training and maintain high quality of work Work with the Farm Manager to effectively prioritize work lists across all production areas Work with all members of the farm team to work towards increased efficiency and process improvement Work with the farm manager to develop farm plans including crop planning, grazing rotations, orchard plantings and garden maintenance Oversee planting, cultivation, irrigation, fertility, pruning, trellising, holistic pest and disease management, harvesting, and propagation Assist in managing rotational grazing, general care and health monitoring for sheep and poultry Assist in maintaining accurate records Infrastructure, Equipment & Land Stewardship Maintain farm facilities, grounds, and equipment (tractors, tillage tools, irrigation, greenhouses, tunnels…) Identify infrastructure needs and collaborate with staff on implementation Ensure farm safety, functionality, and welcoming appearance for team and the public Education, Community & Outreach Assist in managing interns and volunteers; create clear tasks and safe workflows Opportunities to lead workshops and volunteer programs based on interest and skill set Support educational programming and community events Big Picture Strengthen our management team to better steward and develop regenerative and sustainable growing practices across the farm Support the farm team in meeting production goals for high quality farm products Foster a culture of safety, learning, empowerment, and continuous improvement Who You Are Required Experience & Skills Minimum 5 years of sustainable/holistic production farming experience Strong background in market gardening and/or rotational livestock grazing Orchard experience a plus Proven 2+ years management and leadership experience Experience balancing physical farm work with planning and crew management Community-building and educational programming experience a plus Strong understanding of soil health, silvopasture principles and organic, low-till growing practices Comfortable troubleshooting irrigation, equipment, and farm infrastructure Experience and comfort operating farm machinery including as tractor, walk-behind tractor, weed wacker and mowers Personal Qualities Skilled farmer Skilled and experienced leader guided by fairness and integrity Excellent communicator and team builder Highly organized with strong record-keeping and computer skills Positive, solutions-oriented, and dependable Passionate about regenerative agriculture, education, and community Comfortable working early mornings, evenings, and weekends Intention to work a minimum of three full seasons, looking for a long-term career with us Additional Notes Housing is not provided Farm is not easily accessible by public transit Compensation this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $26.00 - $32.00