What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Farm Operations Manager position at Valid8 Financial, Inc.?
The Senior Farm Operations Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for all farm operations across Green City Force's Eco-Hub sites within NYCHA developments. This key role is responsible for maximizing agricultural productivity while simultaneously cultivating youth and career development opportunities. The Manager will collaborate closely with young adults and program staff to ensure the efficient and effective operation of each site.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Site Planning, Maintenance, and Management
- Oversee overall ground maintenance of all sites (currently 6 sites totaling ~5 acres, with expansion planned) to ensure proper production, upkeep, appearance, safety, compliance, and an overall inviting space for program participants and the community.
- Create and execute year-round crop plans for all sites, soliciting and incorporating feedback from community members and Service Coordinators, including ordering all necessary supplies (seeds, seedlings, soil, compost, woodchips, tools and equipment); high tunnel management; and providing guidance on weekly Eco-Hub tasks and priorities.
- Project-lead infrastructure planning, construction, and repairs, including but not limited to farm beds, shade structures, compost bins (in coordination with Compost Power), solar panels, pathways, rainwater catchment systems, drip irrigation systems, storage areas, and physical grounds. This includes coordinating with independent contractors with infrastructure expertise.
- Ensure farm production and operations data is accurately tracked, submitted, and reported.
- Serve as point for farm-site supply deliveries and inventory management; manage distribution of supplies from office to farm sites in collaboration with support from the Farm Operations Associate.
Training and Supervision
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
About GCF :
Green City Force (GCF) engages young adults from New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) communities in service years related to the environment. In doing so, we prepare them for sustainable careers, while serving to make public housing communities more sustainable and healthier, creating the green city we want to see.
Our 700 graduates are working in all areas of the green economy, from energy efficiency to composting, and construction to hydroponic farming. A recent report documents the multiple benefits of GCF’s holistic model, through which young adults in public housing grow change in their communities and their own lives. To learn more about GCF’s impact in NYCHA communities please visit www.greencityforce.org
Green City Force is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds to apply. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law. GCF is an Employer of Service.
Benefits : Generous leave, comprehensive medical & dental benefits, generous paid time off, pre-paid monthly metrocard and 403(b) with employer contribution.
TO APPLY : Please submit your resume and a cover letter through TriNet, no phone calls.
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