What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Farm Manager, Casey Farm position at Historic New England?
Historic New England seeks a full-time Assistant Farm Manager to perform a combination of agricultural and landscape maintenance projects and livestock management associated with the running of Casey Farm located in Saunderstown, Rhode Island.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises farm hands in a variety of farm related tasks, including but not limited to harvesting, transplanting, and weeding of crops as well as preparing and cleaning fields.
- Assists farm manager, as needed in greenhouse seeding, transplanting, field work, moving of materials, equipment maintenance/repair, supervising Groundskeeper, and animal care.
- Assists in supervising Work Shares and volunteers in above tasks.
- Assists in the selling and donating of produce.
- Provides support for public programs and visitation. This position regularly interacts with the public.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of skilled credentials to include three (3) years of related employment experience
- Experience with operation and maintenance of power tools, mowing equipment, and farm equipment including tractors.
- Mechanical aptitude
- Strong communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and means of transportation
- Strong belief in, and demonstrated commitment to, Historic New England’s mission and values
- Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, excellence, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA)
- New England residency required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing a field crew
- Experience managing volunteers
Other Duties
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Historic New England is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $45,000 - $48,000
