Job Description
The Rodale Organic Farm at St. Luke’s is a partnership between Rodale Institute and St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN). This partnership aims to create a highly successful and impactful farm-to-hospital model. The Farm Manager will lead farmers, seasonal workers and volunteers to produce save, healthy, organic produce to all hospitals in the St. Luke’s University Health Network. Additionally, the Senior Farm Manager will coordinate with St. Luke’s hospital staff and dining services to meet produce requests and deliveries.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Conduct day-to-day farm operations in relationship to crop production at the St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus. Field responsibilities include, but are not limited to soil preparation, planting, harvesting, washing, and packing produce, weed, pest and disease management, building cold frames or hoop houses, equipment maintenance and repair, etc.
- Manage and coordinate labor efforts among the farm staff
- Document field operations on Rodale Institute forms to satisfy organic certification requirements, research data collection needs, financial accounting and maintain production records on a regular basis
- Coordinate CSA and wholesale deliveries
- Coordinate maintenance schedules for tractor(s), truck(s) and other equipment
- Coordinate landscaping and facility maintenance and repairs among St. Luke’s hospital staff
- Operate equipment (tractors, tractor implements, small engine equipment, and hand tools) in a safe and efficient manner
- Complete and follow the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as well as FSMA
- Plan a growing schedule and meet with supervisor frequently to ensure planting of crops is sufficient and meet all organic certifications
- Educate and train season staff and volunteers to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation
- Summarize and analyze production data to identify trends
- Maintain a clean workspace and offices
- Communicate with St. Luke’s chefs and employee wellness personnel
- Coordinate with Rodale Institute staff for travel needs and purchasing supplies
- Assist the Communication Department with preparing media
- Assist with the Research team when necessary
- Prepare a yearly budget, budget narrative and quarterly reports
- Other duties may/will be assigned on a case by case and as-needed basis
Required Qualifications & Experience: - Must have a bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years of experience in organic horticulture or agronomic crop production
- Must be able and willing to work in all types of weather conditions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lift and carry +50lbs
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to be flexible with schedule, as farm work can be unpredictable
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
Other Expectations: - Individuals must be committed to the farm’s success, and in turn, the farm will be committed to the individual’s success
- To be trustful and respectful to all staff and visitors
Travel: - Travel will be required between Rodale Institute in Kutztown, PA and the St. Luke's Rodale Institute Organic Farm, and to conferences, grower meetings and workshops
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.
Job Tags
Full time, Seasonal work, Flexible hours,