Farm Administrator in Coachella, CA
SeasonalJob Description
Online Job Employment Agency: https://sunnyskiesproduce.com/
Hiring Produce Company: Temapalkh Farm
Working Title: Farm AdministratorReporting Structure: General Manager -> Tribal CouncilApproved By: Tribal SR. HR GeneralistExemption Status: ExemptSalary Range: $60k $75k, DOE
Position Summary:
The Farm Administrator will work closely with the Farm Manager and Market Manager to oversee crop cultivation, fruit and vegetable production, and seasonal forecasting on an organic farm. The administrator is in charge of administrative tasks like maintaining records, organizing and buying farm supplies, and being familiar with market prices.
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Bachelors Degree in Agriculture is highly preferred
Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) is required.
Work Experience Requirements:
Three to five years previous hands-on farming experience, managing staff, harvesting and crop production and/or previous produce experience in a major grocery chain and/or warehouse. Working knowledge of applying health and safety standards for safe growing, harvesting, packing, and storage of all vegetables and fruits for human consumption. Microsoft application(s) experience is required. Marketing experience and budget management highly desired.
License/ Certifications:
Valid Drivers License
Clean Driving Record
Ability to pass a soft criminal/background check
Position Essential Functions:
Maintain the overall functionality of the Farm, i.e. Efficiency and Structure.
Apply health and safety standards
Detailed assessment of Market needs in terms of supply
Evaluate labor needs
Ensure farm policies and plans are implemented and farm activities comply with government regulations
Tracking sales on a weekly basis and devising a target sales plan according to week and commodity
Maintain/monitor the quality of crops, understand the implications of weather and make appropriate contingency plans if needed
Day to day tracking of quantities produced and the financial burden
Have knowledge of food safety requirements and maintaining an organic certification
Plan finances and production to maintain sustainability, crop progress against budget, keep financial records up to date
Promoting the farm to boost sales and sustainability
Responsible for the upkeep of all maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery, and equipment
Establish managerial structure
Create and maintain a team culture
* This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.
Competencies and Annual Requirements:
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Planning and organizing
Prioritizing
Information gathering and information monitoring
Attention to detail and accuracy
Flexibility
Adaptability
Customer service orientation
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Experience:
Agriculture: 1 year (Preferred)
Harvesting: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
English and Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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