Hiring: Farm Manager – Kroka Expiditions
Kroka Expeditions is seeking a Farm Manager to join our dynamic team. Our diversified farm is comprised of 30 acres of pasture, hay fields and gardens amidst a beautiful 100-acre campus. Livestock includes dairy cows, laying hens, and a draft horse. Our gardens produce a variety of greens, root crops, fruit and berries to feed 1,000 students who join Kroka’s programs annually. The farm is managed by two full-time farmers and aided by apprentices, staff and students. Working in a close-knit team our farmers plan and execute food production and farm education while caring for the land and the animals.
Schedule
Year-round, full-time, salaried
Responsibilities
Working in a team, the Farm Manager will conduct all aspects of managing Kroka’s diversified, organic educational farm, balancing productivity with educational goals. The Farm Manager is primarily responsible for:
- Overseeing daily chores and maintenance of farm
- Pasture management and hay production
- Diversified vegetable production
- Care of fruit trees and perennial crops
- Production of value-added products including cheese and yogurt
In addition, the Farm Manager will:
- Develop educational curriculum for students and apprentices
- Facilitate daily and weekly work projects with students of all ages
- Train and mentor Farm Apprentices
- Maintain farm equipment and barn spaces
- Collaborate with Food Manager to plan to meet the food needs of the organization
- Carry out other responsibilities inherent in being part of a working farm and residential community!
Qualifications & Experience
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 5 seasons experience in organic farming/gardening as well as the following experience:
- Diversified gardening including season-extension
- Animal husbandry including dairy and poultry
- Working understanding of intensive rotational grazing including fencing and pasture management
- Proficiency in operating a tractor and implements; mechanical skills are a plus
- Excited to work with students ages 9 – 19, apprentices and staff in farm education
- Experience or interest in developing and teaching agricultural curriculum
- Ability to balance farm productivity with educational outcomes
- Desire to join a land-based community of staff and students working together towards just and sustainable future
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven work ethics, consistent positive attitude, attention to detail, and capacity for cooperative teamwork
- Valid drivers license with clean record
- Ability to work outdoors in all seasons in a physically active role
Compensation & Benefits
The Farmer Manager is a year-round, full time, residential position. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Kroka staff benefits include health insurance, retirement benefits, vacation and health days, and participation in a vibrant community.
To Apply: Send a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three references to jobs@kroka.org attention: Lynne Boudreau, Farm Manager. Details are available at www.kroka.org/hiring
