Farm Program Manager

This position will be one of a three-person farm management team and will work alongside our existing staff. Areas of responsibility include non-profit operations (including grant reporting and liaising with our fiscal sponsor) and co-leading farm workdays (horticulture and managing volunteers). As a small team, other administrative tasks will also be a part of this role. The Farm Manager will report to the Executive Committee of Friends of Alemany Farm (FOAF). Note on Experience: We don't require a prescribed number of years of experience or a college degree. If you are excited by FOAF's work and have many of the attributes listed below, we encourage you to apply regardless of age or the stage of your career. We are interested in candidates who have a demonstrated interest and experience in the food system, food justice, farming, and/or horticulture. We recognize that leadership comes in many forms, and we value the contributions and wisdom of those who have led from outside the nonprofit industrial complex.

General Attributes: • A leadership style that is adaptive, patient, collaborative, and communicative, and that challenges and motivates team members with respect, encouragement, and shared vision and values • Can inspire and work collaboratively with a diverse team including staff, apprentices and auxiliary members on the farm site and off • Proven ability to reliably manage time-bound and detail-oriented administrative tasks, including working with outside parties, budgets, and complex red tape • Experience with and/or passion for our mission, including any or all areas of food justice, horticulture, education, and community building • Focused on developing the strengths of each team member while unifying the team's collective efforts around a shared mission and vision • Able to resolve conflict via consensus when possible, while demonstrating the capacity for executive decision making when necessary • Know when to lead from behind and will consider no job too small • A high level of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, and the capacity for listening, self-reflection, self-accountability, and self-improvement • Committed to developing and maintaining a structure that supports the social-emotional wellness of the team, and accountability particularly for the experience of our Black, Indigenous, POC, and other staff and community members from marginalized backgrounds Desired Skills and Experience: • Bilingual and/or bi-cultural (desired languages include Spanish and Cantonese) • Demonstrated ability and/or experience working in communities with high risk of stress and trauma • Fruit tree and orchard management

Full health, dental, and life insurance