Smolak Farms - Assistant Agricultural Manager and Agricultural Workers
Smolak Farms is rebuilding the agricultural work team by adding a new position and seeking hard working qualified workers. They will join our agricultural manager in running one of the most iconic and innovative farm businesses in the North East.
Smolak Farms is a 300 year old family farm located in the North East corner of Massachusetts about 25 miles North of Boston and minutes from the New Hampshire border.
Job Description for Assistant Manager:
Responsible for helping to manage all farm agricultural operations
Agricultural managerial experience is required
Experience with fruit crops preferred, apples, peaches, plums, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries and Christmas trees culture
Responsible for supervising and managing staff of 4-10 employees year round
Responsible for helping with maintenance of farm equipment
Must assist with all aspects of production including planning, planting and harvesting.
Familiar with some aspects of Agricultural Tourism and Entertainment
The ideal candidate for this job will be hard working, reliable, and have experience managing and working with others
Detail oriented
Must be at once a knowledgeable spokesperson, a manager and a problem solver.
Job description for Agricultural Workers:
Some agricultural experience is helpful
Able to drive a tractor and some light machinery use
Must have a valid drivers license
Planting and maintenance and harvest of crops
Enjoying working outdoors (watering, weeding, mulching, harvesting) in all kinds of weather
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Room for advancement
Job Duties:
Spraying and orchard and crop hygiene and develop plan to address all aspects of crop management
pesticide license is desirable but will help to acquire a license.
Assure equipment is in good operating shape
Plan and execute aspects of planting and maintenance and harvest of crops
Enjoying working outdoors (watering, weeding, mulching, harvesting) in all kinds of weather
Replenish farm stand with a goal to increase farm stand sales.
Work in concert with of Department Managers
Equipment Use and Maintenance
Tractor, spraying equipment , equipment mowing, irrigation and drip irrigation
Essential Skills:
Two years minimum agricultural management experience
Ability to plan and manager staff
Have basic word processing, email and spreadsheet skills to fulfill the above requirements
Respond to inquiries from the public promptly
First Aid and CPR certification desired but will train
Must be able to lift 50 lbs and climb ladders
Subject to drug testing
Successful candidate will undergo a CORI/SORI
Valid driver's license required
High School Diploma
We are looking for a "jack of all trades" who is hard working and willing to work year round.
This is a full-time year round position with a schedule that varies (including weekends and holidays).
Compensation:
Field Workers hourly $16-20; Assistant Ag Manager hourly $17-$22
Vacation and sick time benefits
Smolak Farms is an equal opportunity employer.
All candidates, regardless of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.
Farm Video - https://vimeo.com/188379136
To get an idea of the full scope of our operations
check out our website at www.smolakfarms.com
Please send a cover letter and resume to agriculture@smolakfarms.com
