Farm General Manager – Organic Outdoor Farm

About Us: Our organic farm in Haiku is committed to sustainable agriculture and regenerative practices. We aim to create a thriving ecosystem through promoting both compassion and innovation while providing high-quality organic produce. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Farm General Manager to lead our team toward success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations, ensuring strict adherence to organic practices and sustainability principles.
• Maintain CCOF organic certification and keep a paper trail of all relevant documents to maintain certification.
• Conducting morning meetings with staff and delegate tasks for day-to-day operations
• Employee KPI tracking to maximize efficiency
• Track and report farm employee Payroll through utilization of relevant software
• Regular and trustworthy communication with farm owner and founder
• Manage and develop our diverse team, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Implement effective team building strategies to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction.
• Supervise the maintenance and care of poultry, ensuring optimal nutrition, cleanliness, and welfare.
• Utilize introductory mycology knowledge to incorporate beneficial fungi into our farming practices.
• Oversight of our aquaponics system and monitoring welfare of farm raised tilapia
• Oversight of our Black soldier fly larvae breeding production, cultivation, and coinciding record keeping
• Maintain livestock health and nutrition, troubleshooting any health issues as they arise.
• Track and document farm activities, including harvest, planting, maintenance and garden mapping.
• Conducting regular water quality testing
• Maintenance and troubleshooting communications of our irrigation system
• Utilize analytical record-keeping methods to monitor farm productivity and efficiency, particularly in a non-profit setting.
• Utilize farm grown superfoods to create a balanced diet for farm livestock
• Utilize Microsoft Office products to create invoice reports, P&L reports, manage data, and facilitate communication. (Microsoft access, excel, word, P Point)
• Maintain farm Profit & Loss documents monthly
• Keep an activity log and clean record keeping of all farm related receipts and expenses
• Send and record all farm related invoices to customers
• Maintain communications and outreach to current clientele
• Market and canvas our products to potential new buyers and clients
• Communications with office staff to create pick-list menus for retreat center guests and caterers.
• Keep our farm bountiful and beautiful; tend to our livestock, gardens, and staff with love and care while keeping a sustainable closed-loop system mentality

Requirements

• Current residency on Maui, HI.
• 4-year Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, environmental science, ecology, biology, zoology, geology, business, or a related field.
• Farm management experience 5+ years
• 3-5+ years of previous experience in poultry (duck/chicken) farming.
• Introductory experience in mycology
• Strong background in livestock maintenance, nutrition, and troubleshooting.
• Previous experience in aquaponics is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience utilizing Microsoft Office products (excel, access) in a professional setting.
• Compelling communication skills, demonstrating intelligence, compassion, and understanding.
• Impeccable organizational skill-set and technologically savvy
• Personable and collaborative management style, promoting teamwork.
• Demonstrated experience in a garden or farm performing labor-intensive tasks while managing strict activity logs, including harvest, planting, perpetual harvest practices, and garden mapping.
• Knowledge and experience in managing farm fertility and building compost systems.
• Experience in managing a complex irrigation system and both communicating and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Genuine Love and passion for animal care and welfare
• Valid Hawai’i Driver’s license and reliable personal transportation

Benefits

• Be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the environment and community and promoting closed-loop systems innovation.
• Work in a picturesque location surrounded by nature and beauty.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within the organic farming community.