Farm General Manager - Organic Outdoor Farm Job at Hale Akua Garden Farm, Haiku, HI

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  • Hale Akua Garden Farm
  • Haiku, HI

Job Description

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. 

Job Tags

Part time, Outdoor, Day shift,

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