Branch Hill Farm / Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust
Branch Hill Farm / Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust is a non-profit, 4,500+ acre tree and agricultural farm producing sustainably harvested timber, Certified Naturally Grown hay, no-till ecologically grown vegetables and seedlings, as well as heirloom and cider apples. Our overarching mission is conservation, education, and stewardship. We offer a variety of educational opportunities in the form of public workshops, a spring paddle on the Branch River, our annual Woods, Water, and Wildlife Festival, and our no-till, Certified Naturally Grown 1⁄2 acre Educational Gardens. Our products are available through our self-service farm store as well as 12-week vegetable CSA to 30+ households annually. Located in beautiful Milton Mills, NH, Branch Hill Farm is situated in the Moose Mountains Region of New Hampshire, just 35 minutes from Seacoast NH, and 1 hour from the White Mountains. Applicants are encouraged to visit www.branchillfarm.org to learn more about our Private Operating Foundation.
Location
307 Applebee Rd, Milton Mills, NH 03852
Hours and Work Season
Full time. Average 40 hours per week with 45-50 hours per week April to October and an extended break from Thanksgiving through the New Year. Occasional weekends for farm chores and educational events (1-2 times per month in May through October)
Payment Type
Salary
Pay
$45,000 to $55,000 per year (commensurate with experience). Note: This is a Full-Time, salaried position
Job Description
• Oversee vegetable production and CSA management (sign-ups, communications, payments) • Maintain & manage relationships with wholesale customers (communications, invoicing, payment tracking) • Crop planning and seed ordering • Collaborate with Educational Programs Coordinator on Farm-based educational events and programs, including volunteer days, teen programs, etc. • Embody Educational Gardens Vision and Values as a highly productive, visually inviting, welcoming, safe community place for people of all ages to grow and learn. • Teach, train, and work alongside garden workers, youth, and volunteers; develop standard operating procedures and learning materials • Prepare daily farm task lists and weekly chore scheduling • Manage greenhouse operations and spring seedling production • Steward 1⁄3 acre no-till gardens (planting, weed/pest management, harvest, fertility, winterization) • Maintain equipment and tool inventory; source as needed as part of this job • Manage SNAP/Granite State Market Match relationship with Seacoast Eat Local • Manage and maintain apple orchards, and other perennial / fruit-crops. • Lead educational broiler chicken production project • Collaborate on annual farm production budget and recordkeeping with ED • Work with Lease Holders to improve sheep pasture and monitor health • Assist with haying and firewood production • Maintain compost piles and monitor soil health • Implement regenerative practices • Envision future field stewardship/production opportunities • Seek and apply for relevant grant opportunities • Act as an ambassador for CSFCT, demonstrating organizational values of Conservation, Education, and Stewardship • Participate in weekly staff meetings • Participate in our annual Woods, Water, and Wildlife Festival, always the second Saturday of August.
Benefits
• Paid Health Insurance • Short Term Disability • Paid time off (vacation and sick leave) • Retirement plan (Simple IRA with 3% match) • 20% discount on farm products and farm store • Work with like-minded individuals passionate about sustainable agriculture, community engagement and youth education
What to Expect from Us
• BA/BS in Agriculture, Food Systems, Horticulture, or related field; equivalent education/experience will be considered. • Minimum 2 years of experience in farm management or production agriculture. • Strong knowledge of crop production, soil science, and sustainable agriculture practices. • Proven leadership and team management abilities. • Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or leading diverse groups in hands-on farm work, including youth and/or volunteers. • Excellent organizational, budgeting, and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency with standard office applications. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Demonstrated critical thinking skills and experience troubleshooting independently, but not afraid to ask for help. • Passionate about local food and natural/organic methods. • A self-starter who understands the end goal, and works both independently and collaboratively to achieve objectives and key results • Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous situations • Willing to contribute to tasks and activities outside of a prescribed job description to achieve business objectives • Experience in taking projects through to completion • Able to lift 40 lbs. and enjoys the physical nature of farming and working outdoors. • Strong verbal and written communicator • Valid driver’s license and means of transportation • CPR/1st Aid Certified (will provide if needed) • Ability to pass a NH State Police basic criminal background check.
Application Details and Deadline
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references outlining their experience and qualifications for the Farm Production Manager position to [email protected] and [email protected] by December 17th.
Branch Hill Farm / Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust
- Physical Address
307 Applebee Rd, Milton Mills, NH 03852
- Website
branchhillfarm.org
- Phone