What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Farm Manager position at Camp Glen Brook?
Assistant Farm Manager - Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working individual who wants to share and enhance their farming skills and be a part of our community. This is a great position for someone who wants to work outdoors on a diverse production and educational farm.
- Assist the Farm Manager on our small, diverse, biodynamic farm.
- This includes primarily caring for our acre of vegetables, fruit, and flowers, and working with our small flock of sheep, cows, goats, laying hens & broilers, and pigs.
- Educating children, young adults, and families on our farm.
- Work with the Farm Manager to harvest, wash/pack, and deliver produce to the camp kitchen as well as sales/donations within the local community.
- Assist the Farm Manager with the planning and execution of farm goals.
- Keep farm production records.
- Weekend chores on a rotating basis with other farmers.
- Help slaughter and process livestock on site (flexible on this, as some belief systems don’t allow for participation in this work).
- Attending weekly staff meetings, weekly work together time, and some professional development opportunities.
- Preserving farm products with the kitchen staff.
- Upkeep of the aesthetics of the farm, especially before big events.
- Farming experience
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Positive attitude and willingness to work hard.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- A driver’s license and clean driving record.
This is a seasonal, full time, residential position on campus. Competitive pay commensurate with experience, starting at $15 an hour against room and board
Position runs April - November
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Extended hours
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18