FARM MANAGER - 40011550

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs, maintains, and upgrades farm infrastructure, including greenhouses, high tunnels, fencing, irrigation, and fields in accordance with strategic plans.
• Manages, operates, and services tractors, irrigation systems, hand tools, and small machinery ensuring proper maintenance, safety, and functionality.
• Collaborates with contractors for construction, installation, and repair work.
• Supports the farm’s role as a demonstration site through implementation of regenerative agricultural practices such as irrigation management, cover cropping, crop rotation, composting, integrated pest management (IPM), and promoting overall soil health.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners supporting the overall viability, long-term development, and responsible stewardship of the Farm Campus site.
• Collaborates with Durham County Open Space for land stewardship.
• Facilitates on-site educational programs, including hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and agricultural classes.
• Develops and manages digital content across websites, e-newsletters, and social media platforms to promote program updates.
• Orchestrates farm tours and public events, driving community engagement and visitor participation on the Farm Campus.
• Tracks expenses, maintains precise budget documentation, and ensures rigorous compliance with grant reporting standards.
• Maintains accurate operational records and oversees date collection for ongoing program evaluations, ensuring results are communicated effectively to internal and external partners.
• Represents Durham County Farm Campus and Cooperative Extension at agricultural boards, programs, and events to support community visibility and engagement.
• Covers routine administrative tasks, ensuring seamless internal communication and organized record-keeping.
• Participates in professional development related to sustainable agriculture, safety, and educational practices.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Business, Animal Science, or a closely related field and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in farm management and agricultural operations or an equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Business, Animal Science, or a closely related field and a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in farm management and agricultural operations is preferred.