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*Part-Time 16-19 hours/week*

SUMMARY

The Farm and Garden Manager position is a seasonal part-time (16-19 hours per week) position. Field management and vegetable produce for Tres Hermanas Refugee Farming Program through Lutheran Family Services Refugee & Asylee Programs and small scale community garden sites. Create crop plan that integrates cash crops for market production including culturally appropriate crops from Iraq Afghanistan and DRC. Coordinate and work alongside the program coordinator to get quality product sold to restaurants and farmers markets and support expanding markets in future years. This position encompasses working with different cultures and the ability to manage labor from refugee clients with limited English skills. Knowledgeable about agricultural practices in New Mexico willing and able to teach and inspire New Americans to improve English and job development skills.

• Working with clients and coordinator to create crop plan: main farm plot plot expansion and long-term plan for a self-sustaining farm program including expansion of community garden plots and writing seasonal plans for field and hoop house.
• Using sustainable/organic farm practices such as: crop rotation seed saving cover crops and composting.
• Maintaining a level of cleanliness in the field and communal areas.
• Maintenance and operation of tractor and small farm equipment (as per MOU Maintaining) and organizing all farm tools & equipment which includes keeping farm shed organized.
• Propagating harvesting and washing any vegetables flowers or fruits for the property including irrigation of field at Tres Hermanas plot housed within Rio Grande Community Farm.
• Occasional deliveries and presence at farmers markets community presentations staff meetings and other required events including managing volunteer groups.
• Purchase of any off-site materials for farm; including but not limited to: seed tools & equipment and fuel.
• Communicating with coordinator regularly.
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate must possess experience in organic and sustainable agriculture in a dry New Mexico climate. Must have experience operating and maintaining tractors and small farm equipment (such as a BCS tiller). Must know how to use basic farm tools and have experience with power tools and building materials. Experience with flood irrigation. Minimum vacation during growing season. Friendly cross cultural sensitivity able to be goal-oriented and integrate a mix of farming methods to get best results. Organized with an attention to detail being self-motivated and able to work alone as well as in a team environment. Must have reliable transportation and an unrestricted New Mexico driving license

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma and 2 years of farming experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Farming experience in New Mexico climate preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to work long hours outdoors in extreme heat and cold ability to lift up to 100 lbs. able to stand kneel crouch and bend for long periods of time have a flexible schedule be available to work early mornings and exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills such as word excel and email are ideal.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works in general office environment in the community and outdoors including garden sites working farms and farmers markets.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Required Experience:

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