Hiring: Part Time Assistant Farm Manager - Spencer Brook Farm

Location: 77 Westford Rd, Concord MA Schedule: Monday through Friday and occasional weekend hours with advance notice 4 hours a day, with a 15-minute paid break Shift hours are 9am-1pm OR 1pm-5pm (some schedule flexibility possible)

Type: Part-time, 20 hours a week total, January 5 through December 18. $25-30 hourly rate range based on experience level Weekly offerings of farm produce/flowers during growing season Position Requirements: At least two seasons working on a flower and/or vegetable production farm At least two seasons of direct experience in crop planning and successfully meeting crop production goals At least two seasons of farm budget management experience Ability to manage a project independently Physical ability to harvest field crops and transplant for up to 4 hours at time, and bend, turn, carry, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds Comfortable working independently, in a group, and instructing others Strong organizational skills and basic computer and spreadsheet knowledge to facilitate crop planning and record keeping Not Required, but highly valued in this position: Experience in hoophouse growing Small business experience, particularly in marketing Artistic design skills Basic carpentry skills Responsibilities: Assistant farm manager will collaborate with and assist Alisha on the following: Developing an annual crop plan to ensure: Full year's supply of a wide range of vegetables and fruits for a family of 4 (fresh eating and various preservation methods such as freezing and drying) plus predetermined quantity for donation. A variety of cut flowers, herbs, perennial native fruits, as well as seedlings and plants that are available for weekly farm stand sales, on our on-line store, and/or used for planned workshops. Identifying and executing weekly, monthly, and seasonal needs for the 5 main production gardens and small orchard, including seed starting, field/bed preparation, fertilizing, planting, irrigation, weeding, trellising, and most importantly, harvesting. Identifying and executing weekly, monthly, and seasonal processing of harvested crops, including refrigerating, curing, drying, freeze-drying, freezing, fermenting, and canning. Identifying needs and tasks to be delegated to maintenance crew and other specialized consultants when necessary Daily care and rotation of chickens (flock of 35) and sheep (flock of 7) Overseeing farm operation when Alisha must be off-farm Basic maintenance and repair of farm tools, infrastructure, and work spaces, particularly during the slower winter months Overseeing weekly farm stand set-up and operation April-October Preparation for all planned workshops and events as well as day-of support as needed Search CISA's online guide to local farms, food, and more!