Assistant Farm Manager

Assistant Farm Manager

** Please send us an really direct message expressing your interest to be considered for this position**

This role is a full-time, hourly position that is responsible for much of the day-to-day operation of our rapidly growing farm. Being able to move quickly, think on your feet, and manage multiple team members is very important. This position is located at our Chillicothe, MO location.

About the Farm

TableTop Farms located in the rolling hills of northwest Missouri on our family’s century farm is a year-round Certified Naturally Grown farm with many diversities to include 1-2 acres of vegetables, cow calf herd, laying hens, farrow to finish pastured pork, and pastured chicken.

Our farm is managed organically with the passion to grow the most flavorful, nutrient-dense foods that are safe for you and your family. We work with nature to produce the best food possible by encouraging healthy soils with abundant life. We focus more on feeding the soil through minimally mined fertilizers, and compost to build a habitat for beneficial earthworms, nematodes and other life in the soil using minimal tillage practices. We do not use synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for much of the day-to-day operations of the farm. This would include but is not limited to:

• Work with and report to the farm manager on the production plan and day-to-day operations.
• Setup and run crews and monitor them for effectiveness- no one should ever be just standing around
• Read a crop plan, make suggestions, and implement various aspects of it
• Be responsible for laying out the greenhouse seeding schedule and weekly seedings
• have a good understanding of running machinery and be able to do most machinery jobs on the farm
• be able to scout potential bugs or diseases while working the fields and give feedback to the farm manager - spray with guidance
• implement a good weed control plan and know when to mechanically cultivate and when to hand weed.
• Communicating with the farm fulfillment team and creating a harvest schedule- feed them product as they need it.
• Manage field seeding, transplanting, cultivation, and irrigation
• Keeping records on production and helping with on-farm research and development

NOTE: This position can and may morph into farm manager as responsibilities and systems are learned.

Qualifications and Qualities

Qualifications necessary:

• 2-3 years of vegetable production or horticulture experience with some management experience preferred
• Able to work within a dynamic, fluid, fast-paced environment
• Highly organized, and ability to think in a systems manner, and set up better processes.
• Tractor and equipment experience
• Long term commitment to the project
• Background checks may be performed, an exciting past is not an exclusion for working with our team. We ask applicants to be open to discussing any findings with us as we may have questions. We believe in grace, forgiveness, and second chances.
• Safe driving record

Additional Qualities:

• Passion and interest in working/learning about small-scale, low-input, sustainable vegetable, flower, and herb production
• Self-starter, self-disciplined, goal orientated
• Comfortable working in a high profile environment with regular filming being done for educational purposes
• Ability to set own appropriate schedule, work effectively with minimal supervision
• Comfortable with kids and a family working environment
• Comfortable with dogs
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Be in good physical condition, work in all weather conditions, and able to lift 60 lbs
• Ability to work in a potentially challenging environment and be adaptable
• Have transportation and be punctual
• Energetic nature and willing to have fun
• Attention to detail, experience building efficient systems, and record-keeping
• Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills; share and accept feedback in a team environment
• Providing exceptional customer service and assisting customers when needed.

Compensation

Compensation package:

• $18-22/ hour for 35-55 hr week average (seasonal variability)
• Free Access to farm-grade/seconds
• Potential for profit sharing
• Working at a one of a kind, cutting edge, and innovative farm and learning from the best

Application process

** Please send us an really direct message expressing your interest to be considered for this position**

This is a multi-step process and will involve virtual interviews. Final candidates will be expected to visit the farm for a working interview before hiring. The start date is February 15th or ASAP after that.

TableTop Farms is an equal-opportunity organization. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Vegetable production: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chillicothe, MO 64601 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chillicothe, MO 64601: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22