Overview
Maui Hawaii Farm Manager- Organic fish poultry & vegetable farm, Must be on Maui job at Hale Akua Garden Farm. Haiku, HI.
About Us : Our organic farm in Maui is committed to sustainable agriculture and regenerative practices. We aim to create a thriving ecosystem through promoting both compassion and innovation while providing high-quality organic produce. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Farm General Manager to lead our team toward success.
Responsibilities
- Residence in Maui is required. Possible residence on property after positive experience for 3 months.
- Oversee daily farm operations, ensuring strict adherence to organic practices and sustainability principles.
- Maintain organic certification and keep a paper trail of all relevant documents to maintain certification.
- Conduct morning meetings with staff and delegate tasks for day-to-day operations.
- Employee KPI tracking to maximize efficiency.
- Track and report farm employee Payroll through utilization of relevant software.
- Regular and trustworthy communication with farm owner and founder.
- Manage and develop our diverse team, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Implement effective team building strategies to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction.
- Supervise the maintenance and care of poultry, ensuring optimal nutrition, cleanliness, and welfare.
- Utilize introductory mycology knowledge to incorporate beneficial fungi into our farming practices.
- Communicate with staff overseeing aquaponics system of farm-raised tilapia and starting sales of tilapia.
- Oversight of our Black soldier fly larvae breeding production, cultivation, and coinciding record keeping.
- Maintain poultry health and nutrition, troubleshooting any health issues as they arise.
- Track and document farm activities, including harvest, planting, maintenance and garden mapping.
- Conduct regular water quality testing.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting communications of our irrigation system.
- Utilize analytical record-keeping methods to monitor farm productivity and efficiency, particularly in a non-profit setting.
- Utilize farm-grown foods to create a balanced diet for farm livestock.
- Utilize Microsoft Office products to create invoice reports, P&L reports, manage data, and facilitate communication. (Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Maintain farm Profit & Loss documents monthly.
- Keep an activity log and clean record keeping of all farm related receipts and expenses.
- Send and record all farm related invoices to customers.
- Maintain communications and outreach to current clientele.
- Market and canvas our products to potential new buyers and clients.
- Communications with office staff to create pick-list menus for retreat center guests and caterers.
- Keep our farm bountiful and beautiful; tend to our livestock, gardens, and staff with love and care while keeping a sustainable closed-loop system mentality.
- Again residence in Maui is essential
Requirements
Current residency on Maui, HI is required4-year Bachelor's degree in horticulture, environmental science, ecology, biology, zoology, geology, business, or a related field. Preferred but not essential.Farm management experience 5+ years.3-5+ years of previous experience in poultry (duck / chicken) farming.Introductory experience in mycology.Management over poultry health.Previous experience in aquaponics is preferred but not essential.Minimum of 5 years' experience utilizing Microsoft Office products (Excel, Access) in a professional setting.Compelling communication skills, demonstrating intelligence, compassion, and understanding.Impeccable organizational skill-set and technologically savvy.Personable and collaborative management style, promoting teamwork.Possible interface with two interns to be brought on; manage two interns if that happens.Demonstrated experience in a garden or farm performing labor-intensive tasks while managing strict activity logs, including harvest, planting, perpetual harvest practices, and garden mapping.Knowledge and experience in managing farm fertility and building compost systems.Experience in managing a complex irrigation system and both communicating and troubleshooting issues as they arise.Genuine love and passion for animal care and welfare.Valid Hawai'i Driver's license and reliable personal transportationBenefits
Be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the environment and community and promoting closed-loop systems innovation.Work in a picturesque location surrounded by nature and beauty.Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within the organic farming community.J-18808-Ljbffr