Farm Job: Field Manager @ Campus Farm

Hiring an experienced field manager for the 2022 growing season!
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The IU Campus Farm grows a wide variety of vegetables that are distributed to IU dining, through a CSA share program, and at a weekly farmstand. The farm also hosts classes, as well as the general public, for tours, service-learning, and events. The field manager will work closely with the farm manager and be responsible for supervising the field crew, volunteers, and visitors. The field manager will learn how to perform all tasks on the farm and be able to effectively direct others to complete tasks. The field manager must be reliable and punctual. This is a seasonal position with 20-29 working hours/week required from 4/1- 11/1/2022.
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Experience: Applicants should have 1+ years’ experience working on a vegetable farm, nursery, or similar institution. Management experience is preferred. A background in education or volunteer leadership is a plus. Previous experience operating tractors is preferred.
Job duties include (but are not limited to):

• Planting, weeding, mulching, pruning, trellising and other crop maintenance
• Harvesting, washing, packing, and delivering produce
• Setting up and managing farmstand market
• Safely applying organic fertilizers and pesticides
• Ensuring quality, consistency, and safety of produce
• Leading and supervising farm employees
• Mowing, tilling and general grounds maintenance
• Maintaining records of daily farm activities

Compensation: $18-$21/hr

To apply please send a resume and cover letter detailing your interest to [email protected]. 

​Application period closes March 1st.