Illinois Hub Manager
Farm Services Operations
Oversee hub field operations, including farm audits, pest and disease scouting, crop monitoring, and infrastructure management (irrigation, weather stations).
Lead Farm Technicians: hire, train, schedule, and delegate tasks to ensure safe, efficient operations.
Monitor employee workload and well-being to prevent burnout during peak seasons.
Track field activities, enforce DOT and safety regulations, oversee pesticide applications, and ensure quality control.
Assist with planting, management, and monitoring activities across farms as needed.
Scout potential establishment sites, troubleshoot equipment, and adjust operations based on seasonal and environmental conditions.
Non-Field Operations & Coordination
Plan, prioritize, and communicate tasks using ClickUp, whiteboards, and team check-ins.
Contribute to budgets, financial reports, AMP planning, and establishment profitability analyses.
Maintain organized hub and shop spaces, schedule equipment maintenance, and manage supply orders.
Document work, track hours, and provide regular updates to management on activities, progress, and seasonal feedback.
Represent Canopy externally to landowners, suppliers, volunteers, and at industry events.
Foster company culture, provide staff feedback, and support professional development.
Requirements
A high school degree, or equivalent.
Familiarity with perennial agriculture or habitat restoration.
Previous field and crew management experience.
Experience in farming, landscaping, forestry, or other field-based jobs.
Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator license.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work outside, long hours, and in challenging conditions.
Ability to travel as needed.
Commitment to safety and willingness to participate in an open and collaborative environment.
Strong communication & leadership skills.
Valid driver's license.
Benefits
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Short Term Disability (QSE)
Health Reimbursement Account (EHE)
healthcare reimbursement