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This youth-led farm is the primary site for LYG’s programming, which serves young people ages 3-21. In partnership with the Program Director and Executive Director, the Farm Manager will help to create and maintain an inclusive farm environment where young people are actively encouraged to participate in all aspects of farm operations with appropriate supervision and support. LYG utilizes organic farming practices, and emphasizes sustainability and environmental stewardship in its agricultural work. Our farm includes chickens and bees, and care for our animals is an important component of the role. You will be joining a small team that works closely together to ensure that farming operations serve the purpose of educating and empowering youth.  \nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:  \nThe following are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive:  \nFarm Operations  \n● Produce annual farm plans, including seed ordering and material acquisition;  \n○ Develop, implement and manage an annual plan for the whole site (including community gardens, chickens, bees and other on-farm growing spaces) including production, marketing, and financial plans, in conjunction with LYG staff  \n○ Maintain all relevant crop records  \n● Plan and implement weekly planting schedule  \n○ Facilitate farm team meetings, and oversee the seasonal work plan as well as weekly and daily“to do” lists  \n● Lead all aspects of crop production, including soil management and field preparation, greenhouse seeding and seedling management, transplanting, direct seeding, weeding, irrigation, harvesting and post-harvest handling of produce  \n● Plan weekly harvest schedule, lead harvest operations, and collaborate with Volunteer Manager to schedule volunteers for produce preparation and delivery  \n● Infrastructure planning, creation and maintenance  \n○ Irrigation planning and implementation  \n○ Oversee maintenance of farm implements, infrastructure, tools, and supplies, and budget for repairs, replacements, and upgrades  \n○ Maintain farm infrastructure and landscape with the help of interns and volunteers  \n● Work with Program Director to instruct students in farming/gardening skills  \n● Interact directly with youth during program hours to help facilitate collaborative farm work  \n● Regularly consult with youth and community members regarding their ideas for the farm space, and integrate feedback in collaboration with LYG team  \n● Participate in planning for long-term farm development  \n● Create and maintain LYG standards of production to ensure the highest quality produce  \n● Insect and weed control, fertility monitoring and general field observation  \n○ Improve upon and implement fertility, weed, pest and disease management plans  \n● Integration of farm with other programs  \n○ Coordinate produce needs with culinary, market and educational programs  \n● Work in the farm, outdoor classroom, and office including hard repetitive physical work  \nIntern & Volunteer Supervision  \n● Supervise farm interns and volunteers (patiently and respectfully) during relevant programming, events, and volunteer days with support from the Volunteer Manager  \n● Train and supervise volunteers in all relevant aspects of crop production, harvesting, planting, etc in partnership with the Volunteer Manager  \n● Understand the importanc","cbCaiajLaF3NoCr4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiajLaF3NoCr4","pdf",260092,"English","# Farm Manager Role Overview\n## Key Responsibilities\n## Intern & Volunteer Supervision\n## Budgeting & Reporting\n## Minimum Qualifications\n## Additional Tasks","[{\"question\":\"Who does the Farm Manager report to and what is the work schedule?\",\"answer\":\"The Farm Manager reports to the Executive Director and works 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE). 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