Farm Program Manager - Friends of Alemany Farm
Farm Program Manager
40 hours/week
Compensation: $62,000 – $68,640 + benefits: full health, dental & life insurance
This position will be one of a three-person farm management team and will work alongside our existing staff. Areas of responsibility include non-profit operations (including grant reporting and liaising with our fiscal sponsor) and co-leading farm workdays (horticulture and managing volunteers). As a small team, other administrative tasks will also be a part of this role. The Farm Manager will report to the Executive Committee of Friends of Alemany Farm (FOAF).
Responsibilities:
Perform on-site work (three six-hour shifts per week and two Saturday shifts per month):
Co-lead workdays, which includes giving farm tours, executing workday plans and tasks, improvising as the workday evolves, managing medium-sized groups of volunteers, and participating in horticultural decisions and meetings
Take part in weekly and seasonal horticultural decisions, farm maintenance, irrigation, pest and disease management, greenhouse propagation, and crop planning
Participate in supervision and implementation of planting, crop maintenance, fertilizing and pest control, harvesting, post-harvest handling, greenhouse work, irrigation, fruit tree care, and infrastructure maintenance
Manage grant administration and reporting
Assist with development:
Support Board on individual donor communications and administration
Support and co-lead fundraising events
Assist with grant writing
Other administrative tasks:
Monitor and reply/forward email and phone inquiries
Respond to administrative requests from our fiscal sponsor Earth Island Institute
Assist with farm event planning
Note on Experience:
We don’t require a prescribed number of years of experience or a college degree. If you are excited by FOAF’s work and have many of the attributes listed below, we encourage you to apply regardless of age or the stage of your career. We are interested in candidates who have a demonstrated interest and experience in the food system, food justice, farming, and/or horticulture. We recognize that leadership comes in many forms, and we value the contributions and wisdom of those who have led from outside the nonprofit industrial complex.
General Attributes:
A leadership style that is adaptive, patient, collaborative, and communicative, and that challenges and motivates team members with respect, encouragement, and shared vision and values.
Can inspire and work collaboratively with a diverse team including staff, apprentices and auxiliary members on the farm site and off.
Proven ability to reliably manage time-bound and detail-oriented administrative tasks, including working with outside parties, budgets, and complex red tape.
Experience with and/or passion for our mission, including any or all areas of food justice, horticulture, education, and community building.
Focused on developing the strengths of each team member while unifying the team’s collective efforts around a shared mission and vision.
Able to resolve conflict via consensus when possible, while demonstrating the capacity for executive decision making when necessary.
Know when to lead from behind and will consider no job too small.
A high level of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, and the capacity for listening, self-reflection, self-accountability, and self-improvement.
Committed to developing and maintaining a structure that supports the social-emotional wellness of the team, and accountability particularly for the experience of our Black, Indigenous, POC, and other staff and community members from marginalized backgrounds.
We do need you to:
Ensure FOAF provides meaningful volunteer experience and engagement, and attracts new volunteers at all levels.
Deliver timely and accurate grant reports and invoices to funders.
Effectively lead workdays, farm tasks, and volunteers, working collaboratively with existing staff and volunteer leadership.
Fully participate in horticultural planning and discussion.
Ensure that apprentices and interns are able to grow and learn.
Communicate with external organizations and individuals to support ongoing and developing partnerships.
Be committed to our mission and work in deep partnership with existing staff, advisory board, and community members to advance the organization’s mission.
Desired Skills and Experience
Bilingual and/or bi-cultural (desired languages include Spanish and Cantonese)
Demonstrated ability and/or experience working in communities with high risk of stress and trauma
Fruit tree and orchard management
How to Apply:
Email resume and a brief cover letter to John Stokes at johnstokes1@mac.com with the subject line “Farm Program Manager”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; the position will be open until filled.