Harvest Leader

This position is responsible for leading and overseeing the daily harvest and distribution schedule of the farm. This includes working daily with the farm crew consisting of full and part‑time employees, and volunteers. Chicken flock management, post‑harvest care, field work, farm stand and CSA distribution, and other responsibilities are detailed below. Successful Harvest Leader applicants will love working in a collaborative team setting and be committed to commercial sustainable vegetable production. A minimum of two‑years previous full‑time farm experience is required. Previous experience must include planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting and post‑harvest handling. The successful applicant will have the physical ability to work daily with hands, wrists and back, and ability to lift 50 pounds regularly. Applicants should expect to work in all weather conditions including, rain, snow, and daily summer heat of 90‑100 degrees. Qualified candidates are positive, emotionally mature, strong role models and leaders. You need to be flexible and organized, and able to work well with a diverse group of people. Season: March through December Pay: $18.50/hr with a weekly produce share Schedule: See below for details Status: Full Time: 5 days a week, (40+ hrs./wk.) Typical weekly schedule on the farm includes: Monday: Greenhouse, cooler inventory, and/or field work including seeding, weeding, transplanting, irrigation management and trellising. Tuesday: Harvest for 500 member CSA, farm stand, and restaurants (incl. order delivery). Wednesday: Finish harvesting for CSA, and distribute CSA on-site. Thursday: Field work including weeding and transplanting (Thursdays are Volunteer Day. Harvest Leader and the Farm Crew are responsible for welcoming volunteers into the field and leading them through the morning). Friday: Harvest for farm stand, weekend CSA, and for restaurants (incl. order delivery). Saturday: CSA distribution. Farm Stand sales. Harvest Leader works 5 days a week, Monday‑Friday. Daily responsibilities include: Lead farm crew with daily harvests and post‑harvest washing and packing in the packing shed. Weekly record keeping around crop availability and harvest yields. Manage farm crew—set pace, keep momentum in the fields, and oversee all workers so that jobs are done correctly and thoroughly. Lead and assist in managing volunteers in the field. Lead all FSMA record keeping as it relates to employee hygiene, health, harvest, packing and distribution. Assist in set‑up and use of irrigation in fields, greenhouses, and hardening off area. Assist distribution of all produce, including CSA distribution, farm store, and wholesale account deliveries. Assist farm crew with seeding, transplanting, weeding, and harvesting throughout season. Greenhouse Responsibilities: Assist in overseeing and maintaining greenhouse production, including seeding, fertilization, irrigation, pest management, and record keeping. Assist in managing and oversee plants in hardening off area and record keeping of transplanting dates. Animal Responsibilities: Assist with daily animal chores as needed. Personal Requirements: Ability to analyze and solve problems efficiently as they arise. Awareness of your surroundings—complete jobs and follow through is critical. Flexibility and ability to work constructively and with positivity. Excellent organization, ability to multi‑task and good record keeping skills. Excellent communication with co‑workers and the larger community. Ability to efficiently lead a group varying in age, physical ability and knowledge to accomplish daily goals. Strong initiative, ability to work alone and well in a group setting. Team Management: Must be a leader who is proficient in managing co‑workers effectively to create a positive work environment. Great communication skills are a must. Must have a positive personality and sense of humor. Must be someone who looks to create solutions when challenging situations arise. Must be able to fill‑in for shifts in case of crew illness or emergency. Must be able to ensure team maintains clean and organized facilities. Qualifications Minimum two years of previous full‑time farm experience. Physical strength, problem solver, good health, and team player with positive “can‑do” attitude. Physical and emotional maturity to meet the uncertain job demands as well as represent the farm as a whole. Experience driving box trucks and manual transmission vehicles. Various tractor and equipment experience and proficiency in attaching 3 PTs/PTO equipment is helpful but not required. Willingness to learn and work within existing systems infrastructures. In‑person interview and farm visit is required. Application To apply, help us get to know you by submitting a resume, three references, and a cover letter answering the following: Name: Address: Email: Why are you interested in Cure Organic Farm and this position? What previous experience are you bringing to this position? What makes you a good leader? Share more about your management style and give an example of a previous experience. What are some areas of farming you are excited to learn more about and gain more experience with? Please share more about yourself (hobbies, pastimes, travels, etc.). If your application is a good fit for our farm, we will contact you for an initial interview either by phone (if out of state) or in person at the farm. #J-18808-Ljbffr CURE ORGANIC FARM