The Farm Institute - Garden Manager

Title: Garden Manager

Reports To: Executive Director

Works With: Garden Apprentices, Teachers, Students, Farm Staff, Office Manager, Volunteers

SUMMARY: Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the FARM Institute’s 8-acre production garden with sales and distribution to CSA, farmers market, farm stand and restaurants.

Hours of Work: This is a full time salaried position beginning immediately

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage 8-acre production garden & greenhouse operation.  Includes crop planning, seed and supply ordering, tillage, fertility, care, harvest and handling,
  irrigation, crop rotation
• Hire, train, supervise, evaluate garden apprentices (4-5)
• Facilitate participation in West Tisbury Farmer’s Market throughout growing season on Wednesdays and Saturdays
• Manage sales, marketing and distribution of FARM Institute produce off site. Including restaurants, groceries and other markets
• Supervise and coordinate care, maintenance, cleanliness and organization of production garden fields, greenhouses, irrigation, equipment, tools, stations, sheds and related spaces

QUALIFICATIONS & WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3 or more years experience in production gardening
• At least 2 full seasons of garden management experience including daily operations and staff management
• Tractor operation and maintenance skills a must
• CSA, Farm stand, and farmers market sales, distribution and marketing skills
• Experience and ability working with multiple colleagues; good organization and attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently and effectively without close supervision 
• Experiences that exemplify innovative methods for collaboration and problem solving