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

Job Description

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

Outdoor,

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