Lead Farm Educator (Goat Farm Manager)

Agmenity manages small-scale, sustainable farms throughout Texas and Florida and this is an opportunity to help lead and develop a brand new community farm that is located in Montgomery, TX. The Lead Farm Educator is similar to a Farm Manager position and serves as a critical leadership role who is responsible for the holistic management of the farm's agricultural production and community programming. This is a unique position due to it having a large focus on goat care and management in addition to helping launch a brand new project that will require significant community programming and engagement responsibilities. Agmenity's leadership team works closely with this position to help support farm decision-making, weekly operations, stakeholder relationships, and overall management needs in order to foster the project's and team's collective success as well as to ensure a macro alignment with the company's vision and philosophy. That said, the Lead Farm Educator is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the farm. This position is a physical, hands-on farming job with a significant portion of each day focused on goat care in addition to office related duties, and the ideal candidate has a strong interest and passion for goats, sustainable farming, and agricultural food production (veggies, flowers, fruits, herbs). Additionally, farming requires a wide range of specific skill sets, however, it does not typically necessitate the level of interpersonal skills that being a Lead Farm Educator involves. This position will have significant public facing experiences through day-to-day interactions with farm visitors as well as formal tours, classes, and other special events. Please visit Agmenity's website for full position description --- https://agmenity.com/ Duties (due to the nature of year-round farming this is not an exhaustive list, but should serve as a helpful baseline) Managing two small goat herds and small-scale garden space; planning and executing successful community programming; creating a healthy, positive, and welcoming environment for both team and community members Organization and Recordkeeping related to year-round farm management; sourcing materials, tools, and supplies; expenses and budgeting; and other farm reporting needs Developing a high-performance team culture that maintains a disciplined and well-paced work environment and fosters continuous learning, quality of work, and accountability. Serving as an Agmenity representative & role model and helping to train, guide, and support the development of individual team member's skills, knowledge, and abilities. Ensuring premium quality of all farm related experiences and curating an aesthetically beautiful farm space Maintaining sanitary, safe and organized work and storage areas that follow best practices related to the FSMA and local health codes Communication with the developer, HOA, project partners, stakeholders, and community members via interpersonal relationships, email, formal public programs, and required attendance at meetings Lead Farm Educators will work a flexible schedule depending on season and weather but will average 40 - 45 hours a week. They will receive two consecutive days off but due to the community focus of the farm weekend (Saturday - Sunday) work will regularly be required. Abilities Must have the ability to: relate to people in an open, friendly, and professional manner show understanding, courtesy, empathy, tact, politeness, and concern deeply value timeliness, organization, and attention to detail work as part of the collective Agmenity team and both give and take directions successfully balance, plan, and implement the diverse spectrum of micro needs & tasks of the farm's everyday with the long-term macro deliverables appreciate humility, deep observation, and continuous learning tolerate weather extremes and do physical labor outdoors year-round lift 50 lbs and carry it 40 feet cultivate a positive mindset (even when under stress) enjoy working in group settings while embodying personal initiative and independence communicate clearly, openly and timely relate well with people from varied backgrounds and in different life situations be open to receiving and sharing feedback embody a deep respect and care for your fellow human regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or diverse mental & physical abilities The Lead Farm Educator position is a full-time, year-round salaried position with the following compensation & benefits: Lead Farm Educator (

Goat Farm Manager Salary:

$48,000 - $58,000

Experience:

Ideally, 1 - 3+ years of small-scale, sustainable farming experience with a demonstration of individual leadership and/or management responsibilities. Educational and public programming experience with a range of age groups is also weighed heavily. Compensation for both position titles Elastic Paid Time Off policy (15+ days) Monthly $450 Health Benefit 401k Retirement Benefit w/ 2% Company Match Monthly $60 Phone Stipend Food related benefits including produce and other provisions Annual $200 boot stipend Professional development Annual Performance Salary Raises as well as Tenure Based Raises Additionally, reimbursement is offered for any travel related to the hiring process as well as moving and relocation support

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$48,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Application Question(s): What is your relationship with farming and why does this position excite you? Please share your farm related experiences working with goats and/or other livestock: Beyond your resume and previous work experiences, are there are any other parts of who you are as a human that you think will allow you to be successful in this position or would be valuable for us to know about you? This role is highly public facing and will involve significant community programming and engagement responsibilities (farm tours, classes, events, et al). Please share your previous professional experience that will allow you to be successful with this portion of the role's responsibilities: Ability to

Commute:

Montgomery, TX 77316 (Required)

Work Location:

In person