Assistant Farm Manager

Description

Southall is a premier destination bringing nature, produce and people together in a powerful and unique way.

This Assistant Farm Manager will be responsible for the stewardship of land management including landscape maintenance, horticultural elements, agricultural fields, orchards, gardens and related programs. Southall has a commitment to managing the property with ecological principles and leaning towards a future with biodynamic management practices and sustainable decision making.

Responsibilities

• Aid in crop production including planting, fertilizing, harvesting, and soil building
• Assist with the development of alternative tillage and no til cropping systems
• Co-Coordinate development of Silvopasture sustainable practices and standards
• Execute an annual crop plan based on needs from on-site restaurants, farm stand, events and other outlets
• Work with Agriculture Coordinators to implement weekly planting and harvest schedule across all areas
• Coordinate sales and distribution of all farm products such as fresh produce, herbs, flowers and animal products
• Populate data and maintain clear records of each season’s planting and harvest logs
• Adapt duties to the seasons, weather conditions, or a crop’s growing cycle
• Help with Infrastructure planning, creation, and maintenance
• Manage Insect, pest, critter and weed control
• Assist in fertility monitoring, general field observation
• Irrigation planning, implementation, and management
• Soil building program - including implementing and managing a composting program
• Help maintain farm facilities, such as water pipes, hoses, fences, and animal shelters
• Log, maintain, inventory and repair farm machinery, as needed (with assistance from on-site mechanic)
• Assist in implementation and oversite of production and cultivation Southall Operating Criteria (SOCs)
• Standardize and maintain Good Agricultural Practices and Food Safety guidelines along all production areas at Southall Farms
• Assist with Cultivation Crew management, training, and scheduling
• Assist with Coordination Crew management and development
• Work closely with Southall Coordinators, People and Culture teams, Program Staff and Culinary teams
• Communicate with Purchasing and Procurement staff and processes
• Engage with resort staff, volunteers and community groups who help at the farm
• Implement and ensure staff carry out Culinary and Agriculture directives
• Provide work plans for direct reports
• Engage staff, guests and visitors in farm tours, hands-on farm work and educational workshops
• Integration of farming efforts with other departments
• Work with Farm and Program Manager on all farm-related event preparations
• Practice care with guests, colleagues, yourself, our land, animals, and farm rituals
• Some evening and special event hours will be required

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience within the fields of sustainable agriculture, small farm assistant management/biodynamic farm practices
• Experience with operating tractors and other farming equipment with strong knowledge of equipment use and safety
• Skilled in managing diverse teams with maximized productivity and efficiency
• Passion for interacting with guests, visitors and staff of ages and backgrounds
• Passion for sustainable, regenerative and/or biodynamic farming
• Cooperative, service-oriented attitude and ability to work independently and take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship development skills
• Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of tasks along with an ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, team environment
• Computer skills
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
• Experience in a hospitality environment
• Certification and/or degree in sustainable agriculture education or related field (biodynamics, permaculture, etc.)
• Experience with soil and water management
• Experience working with livestock
• Experience working with fruit/nut orchards
• Carpentry skills
• Familiarity with food safety guidelines
• Experience as an agricultural or environmental educator

Our Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance
• Generous paid time off accruals
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Weekly Pay
• 401k and company match
• Education reimbursement
• Best-in-class Employee Assistance Program
• Free weekly outdoor activities and wellness classes
• 30% internal discounts
• Fresh and free daily meal
• Bountiful internal growth opportunities

Our Team

Assembled intentionally with dynamic expertise, the Southall team is offered the unique opportunity to learn humbly with, and from, each other. We invest in a growth mindset and take it upon ourselves to strengthen our knowledge and grit daily. We honor the cycles of nature, get our hands dirty and taste the earth’s bounty in an effort to connect with the land.

We plan with purpose, seeing past the present day and seeking to consider the planet with each step. We embrace a blend of ancient techniques and modern technologies in our practice of sustainability. We celebrate ingenuity and resourcefulness and approach our roles through the eyes of an entrepreneur, looking beyond our respective corners to the big picture.

Acting with intention, we approach each day with gratitude for the opportunity to serve our guests and each other. A humble holder of our Michelin Key, our team strives to provide a level of luxury that feels effortless and sincere, infusing wellness at every turn. The Southall team cares for our visitors with the same caliber of kindness and respect as we care for the humans that work alongside us.

Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.