Position Title:

Farm Manager Location:

735 Commerce Center Drive Suite A Sebastian, FL 32958

Job Site Address :

1528 Indian River Drive Sebastian, FL 32958 (Dock & boat access to drive out to farm)

Duration:

Full-Time Contract Salary:

$20- $25 per hour, commensurate with experience

Company Description:

Treasure Coast Shellfish, LLC is in its sixth year of business & is a woman-owned & operated oyster farm based in Sebastian, FL. We have a small nursery system & a 6.5-acre water column lease where we are currently in the process of expanding & installing floating more gear. The TCS farm is located on the Indian River Lagoon, the most bio-diverse estuary in North America, Treasure Coast Shellfish raises eastern oysters ( Crassostrea virginica ) as part of the growing oyster aquaculture industry on the East Coast of Florida. This past year we have more than doubled in size using about 50% of our acreage and have about 588 floating cages and planted 1,000,000 oyster seeds in 2026 thus far.

https:

//www.treasurecoastshellfish.com/ The focus of the TCS Farm Manager will be overseeing crews & managing all life cycles oysters & clams from seeding to harvest. This is an on-site management position which requires attendance on any tide day or night year-round. This position will require 45-60 hours per week. The position is based in Sebastian, FL.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Educating the crews on rules, policies, safety procedures & Hazard analysis & critical control points (HACCP) practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a crew of 4-10 individuals.
• Aid in managing labor for quality of work & efficiency to ensure crops are planted, maintained, & harvested effectively.
• Farming & harvesting tasks include (but are not limited to) predator control & protection, & projecting & harvesting in an efficient & systematic manner.
• Keeping farm data records from seeding to harvest.
• Assist the assistant farm manager in coordinating crews & equipment to maximize equipment & personnel utilization.
• Ensure farm equipment is well maintained & cared for.
• Recordkeeping for crews will be required.
• Advise Crew Chief and President on crops and farm management. This includes species grown, crop rotation, farming practices, inventorying, and harvest techniques.
• Work with Senior Leadership team and assistant Farm Manager to forecast and schedule crops for the farm, culling, packing, and shipping departments.
• Work with the Executive Team and assistant Farm Manager to develop and facilitate the success of new policy/ technology implementation.

Job Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

A sincere interest in aquaculture/shellfish culture. Minimum three years of shellfish experience. Minimum three year of shellfish farm. Minimum three years of shellfish experience with production & grow out. Minimum two years of boat handling & operating experience. Minimum two years of trailering experience. Team & individual leadership skills. Strong organization & planning skills. Must be punctual, predictable, & on time for work. Ability to work independently at times with little direction. Must work well with other crew members, & independently. Must maintain positive company morale. Sound decision making skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, & Google Docs.

Strong technology understanding:

ability to learn and work with both mobile & computer technologies. Excellent verbal/written skills. Experienced with boat handling & trailering. Must maintain work area(s) & be respectful of neighboring communities & businesses. Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions - wet, cold, hot, dry, & rough water, at various times of the day, including early morning hours, evenings, & weekends when necessary. 45-65 hours per work week. Times and days are variable.

Physical Demands:

• Must be a strong swimmer.
• Must be physically able to lift, push, & pull up to 60 pounds.

Ability to sit, stand &/or walk on uneven ground. The employee may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, & squat. The vision requirements include (but is not limited to): close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception & the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to speak & hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors & managers. Must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling & fine manipulation.

• Must have agility and balance to safely climb on machines, boats, docks, etc.
• Must have a valid driver's license & reliable transportation to work sites in Indian River, St. Lucie, & Martin County.
• Must have their own supply of dive mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, dive booties, rain gear, gloves etc.

Preferred Experience but not

Required:

Education:

Bachelor's

• CPR Certified
• Scuba Certified
• Knowledgeable about Florida's Indian River Lagoon ecosystems
• Hazard analysis & critical control points Certified (HACCP)

Application:

Open until filled.

• Please send a cover letter, resumé, & list of at least 3 references to Nicolette Mariano via email Nicolette@TreasureCoastShellfish.com
• Please email Nicolette with any questions.
• Applications are accepted starting immediately & the position is open until filled.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Application Question(s): How many years of oyster aquaculture experience do you have?

Experience:

Shellfish Aquaculture:

2 years (Required) boat handling: 2 years (Preferred) team management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person