Farm Team Coordinator Job at Hale Akua Garden Farm, Haiku, HI

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  • Hale Akua Garden Farm
  • Haiku, HI

Job Description

Great opportunity for passionate enthusiastic visionary team player at established certified organic tropical farm near Twin Falls and Haiku.

Salary/benefits based on experience and education , attractive housing possiblities

Part-time or full-time available. Farm operations include: organic gardening, organic fruit tree maintenance, animal husbandry (chickens, ducks, goats, bsf larvae and tilapia), tropical agriculture, Hydroponic watercress & lettuce production, mushroom cultivation, black soldier fly cultivation, and aquaponics for lettuce and watercress cultivation, and other farm responsibilities.

This is a beautiful, certified organic farm overlooking 30 miles of untouched Hawaiian coastline on the slopes of Haleakala. Our farm is also an eco-retreat center with a 60 foot salt water swimming pool, large hot tub, sauna and 8-acre educational retreat facility. These facilities are available to farm workers when there is no retreat on property. Training in Compassionate Communication (NVC) is sometimes provided as part of the job, an excellent tool for enhancing the team work among farmworkers. It is also a valuable communication training for business and successful families.

Responsibilities include:

  • Working 3.5 acres of annual vegetable gardens, aquaponics green houses, fruit orchards, and animal pastures with 3 other employees
  • Willingness to grow with the farm as we continue to expand and improve upon our farm equipment, facilities, and operations
  • Enriching soil with compost, farm landscaping
  • Timekeeping management for the farm team.
  • Upkeep Maui food hub website
  • Create invoices for vendors on a weekly basis
  • Be available to coordinate and run farm tours on property for our guests
  • Weeding, weed whacking, mow and blow around the farm as needed
  • Coordinate daily farm activities, including planting, harvesting, irrigation, and pest management.
  • Supervise and train farm staff, providing guidance and support to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
  • Develop and implement schedules and work plans to optimize farm operations and meet production goals.
  • Monitor crop health and soil conditions, implementing appropriate measures to maintain quality and yield.
  • Collaborate with the management team to plan budgets, procure supplies, and manage inventory.
  • Maintain farm equipment and facilities, ensuring they are in good working condition and comply with safety standards
  • Implement and promote sustainable farming practices.
  • Keep accurate records of activities, monthly farm sales, production levels, and expenses, and prepare reports as needed.
  • Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, communication, and professional growth among farm staff.
  • Delivering farm produce and products to our vendors and restaurants around the island on a weekly basis.
  • Picking up farm supplies from stores as needed.

Training available in managing aquaponics systems and fish farming cultivation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, Horticulture, or related field preferred.
  • Preferred that the candidate is currently living on Maui and has a working vehicle with a current safety sticker and a valid drivers license.
  • Knowledge of organic farming principles and sustainable agriculture methods.
  • Background in fish farming and/or tropical farming preferred or equivalent studies in this area
  • Skills in weeding, weed whacking, mow and blow
  • Requires good computer skills including knowledge of software such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Google Suite
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • English speaking with great ability to follow instructions well
  • Experience with small machinery and skills with hand tools
  • Animal husbandry Ducks, chickens, goats, fish and BSF larvae
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  • Able to integrate new protocols and maintain them
  • Proven experience in farm management or a related field, with a strong understanding of agricultural practices and techniques.
  • Physical ability to lift and carry heavy objects, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Able to send previous agriculture experiences and relevant reference

Benefits

  • Part-time, 20 hours per week or full time at 35 hours per week.
  • Compensation based on experience.
  • Attractive lodging available on site.
  • Paid Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, and PTO for full time position.

Hale Akua Garden Farm does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Outdoor,

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