Position Summary\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThis full time exempt position works closely with the Kenyon Farm Operations Manager to ensure the Farm is an educational resource at a liberal arts institution, providing opportunities for students and faculty to engage with the study, research, and production of regenerative food systems. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Kenyon Farm Production Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the vegetable production and livestock care at the Farm while being the face and voice of the Farm. This position works closely with the Operations Manager to develop partnerships with the Kenyon community and the wider Knox County community to increase access to local food.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Kenyon Farm Production Manager reports to the Director, BFEC/Kenyon Farm.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nEssential Functions\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nVegetable Production and Livestock Care\r\n\r\n\r\n\tCollaborate with the Kenyon Farm Operations Manager to develop and implement the daily operating plan, including organizing student workers, part-time workers, volunteers to conduct all aspects of vegetable production and livestock care, including but not limited to bed preparation, planting, crop maintenance, harvest, preparation and distribution of farm produce to customers and the community, and care of livestock.\r\n\tOversee all aspects of vegetable production and livestock care. Work alongside student workers, volunteers and part-time workers in the fields and high tunnels as much as possible.\r\n\tDevelop, market and lead volunteer opportunities relating to vegetable production and livestock care.\r\n\tDevelop and implement annual planting plans in collaboration with the Farm team, interested faculty, AVI and other Kenyon/community stakeholders.\r\n\tOperate agricultural equipment including tractors, PTO implements, and other power and hand tools, as needed.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAcademic and Community Programming\r\n\r\n\r\n\tCollaborate with the Director of the BFEC/Farm to promote and guide experiential learning at the Kenyon Farm.\r\n\tWork closely with faculty across the curriculum to provide meaningful engagement at the farm in support of courses. This includes but is not limited to offering discourse on food and agriculture and how they relate to environment, culture, economics, ethics and public health; offering farm tours; designing and teaching practicums related to sustainable farming.\r\n\tCreate space for and support academic research projects (relating to vegetable production and livestock care) in partnership with faculty and students.\r\n\tCollaborate with the Kenyon Farm Operations Manager to plan and implement annual events (i.e., Family Weekend event, faculty happy hours, etc.), including set up, tear down, and event supervision when necessary.\r\n\tCollaborate with BFEC's Assistant Director of Academic and Community Programming to plan and/or support co-curricular, extra-curricular and community informal education programs and events. \r\n\tMaintain knowledge of leading sustainable food programs in higher education and best practices at campus farms to guide the direction of the Kenyon Farm development and to enhance opportunities for academic inquiry. Collaborate with the Director, BFEC & Farm to promote these opportunities.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAdministrative\r\n\r\n\r\n\tWork closely with the Director, BFEC/Farm to strategize and implement direction of the Kenyon Farm in developing project goals and strategy, including curricular engagement, expansion of farm production, and public programming.\r\n\tWork closely with the Kenyon Farm Operations Manager to hire and onboard student workers (during the academic year), summer interns, and any part-time employees. \r\n\tTrain, supervise, and evaluate student workers (during the academic year), summer interns and part-time employees regarding vegetable production and livestock care.\r\n\tProvide input to Director, BFEC/Farm for annual budget, expenditures and revenue.\r\n\tProvide input to Director, BFEC/Farm regarding "lessons learned" from vegetable production and livestock care.\r\n\tMaintain detailed tracking of all aspects of vegetable production and livestock care, including but not limited to crop and animal selection, planting maps, harvest donations/sales, livestock issues, etc. \r\n\tMaintain electronic and hard copy files associated with the Farm. Use the Farm shared drive for all electronic documents. \r\n\tCollaborate with the Director, BFEC/Farm for marketing and online resources such as the website and social media accounts, particularly regarding vegetable production and livestock.\r\n\tProvide information to Director, BFEC/Farm for donor stewardship and support.\r\n\tEngage and update key constituencies on operations at the Kenyon Farm. Foster, promote, and strengthen interactions among campus partners and introduce new Kenyon employees and faculty to the Kenyon Farm.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOther\r\n\r\n\r\n\tTake lead with farm chores for vegetable production and livestock care\r\n\tSupport mycology and property care as needed\r\n\tProvide overnight supervision as needed\r\n\tAdditional duties and responsibilities as assigned.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nKnowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Success Factors\r\n\r\n\r\n\tComfortable with physical outdoor work.\r\n\tPrevious experience with farm equipment, including but not limited to tractors, PTO implements, z-turn mower, string trimmer, chain saw, power and hand tools (preferred)\r\n\tPrevious experience with farm management software (we currently use FarmBrite)\r\n\tAbility to lift at least 50 lbs regularly.\r\n\tAbility to collaborate and work independently.\r\n\tWillingness to acquire new skills as job responsibilities demand.\r\n\tWillingness to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the farm, including some nights and weekends, and remain on call for emergencies.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSupervisory Responsibilities\r\n\r\nThe following positions are direct reports to this position: student workers, student summer interns, and part-time/seasonal farm laborers. This position also oversees volunteers.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWorking Conditions\r\n\r\n\r\n\tWorking conditions vary seasonally. \r\n\tThe Production Manager maintains a flexible schedule and works primarily outdoors with some time spent indoors (in an office setting). \r\n\tThe work outside includes exposure to sun, pollen, insects, and poisonous plants, and requires the ability to work in heat, humidity, rain, and cold. \r\n\tMust be able to regularly lift 50 lbs. \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMinimum Qualifications\r\n\r\n\r\n\t5-7 years of experience growing produce and raising livestock with sustainable and/or regenerative practices\r\n\t2+ years of experience supervising employees, preferably student workers\r\n\tExperience with operation and maintenance of farm equipment, including but not limited to tractors, PTO implements, z-turn mower, string trimmer, chain saw, power and hand tools\r\n\tProven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, consistently meet or exceed deadlines and goals, and work effectively with diverse groups and individuals.\r\n\tMust be self-directed, organized, attentive to detail, and enthusiastic about sustainable agriculture.\r\n\tOhio Driver's License, or the ability to obtain an Ohio driver's license\r\n\tBachelor's degree in agriculture, agricultural education or similar field (preferred)\r\n\tExperience working with college students on a liberal arts college farm (preferred)\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTo Apply\r\n\r\n\r\n\tPlease submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references using the Apply to this Position icon.\r\n\r\n