Assistant Farm Manager

FarmOn; Town of Goshen, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance contribution

Non-matching 401(k)

Flexible schedule

Open season schedule

Job summary

All One One All (AOOA) is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to partner with the Farm Manager in day-to-day operations across orchards, silvopasture, livestock, market gardens, and perennial systems. The role combines hands-on farming with crew leadership, planning, and coordination to build a strong, resilient team.

The position offers an hourly rate of $26–$32 with paid vacation, holidays, health insurance contribution, and a non-matching 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sustainable/holistic production farming experience.
• Strong background in market gardening and rotational livestock grazing.
• Orchard experience a plus.
• Proven 2+ years management and leadership experience.
• Experience balancing physical farm work with planning and crew management.
• Comfortable working early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Intention to work a minimum of three full seasons, looking for a long-term career with us.

Responsibilities

• Lead farm team in day-to-day activities.
• Support farm crew in ongoing training and maintain high quality of work.
• Prioritize work lists across all production areas with the Farm Manager.
• Improve efficiency and processes across production areas.
• Develop farm plans including crop planning, grazing rotations, and orchard and garden maintenance.
• Oversee planting, cultivation, irrigation, fertility, pruning, and harvesting.

Skills

Sustainable farming

Market gardening

Livestock grazing

Orchard experience

Leadership

Crew management

Planning & coordination

Tools

Farm machinery operation

Job description

All One One All (AOOA) is a 14-acre nonprofit regenerative silvopasture farm, farm stand, education center, and distillery inspired by The Three Musketeers’ motto: “All for one, one for all.” AOOA's mission is to promote responsible agricultural and culinary practices as transformative tools for personal well-being, community prosperity, and global sustainability.

Entering our sixth season, we grow vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruits, and nuts for our farm stand, kitchen, and distillery, while hosting workshops, educational programs, and community gatherings that showcase what regenerative farming can produce.

Our site includes:

~1 acre of market gardens on a south-facing hillside
9 acres of orchard and fodder trees
Two high tunnels (20’x48’ and 20’x96’)
500 laying hens
26 Karakul sheep
A strong volunteer and grow-to-donate program

The Assistant Farm Manager is primarily responsible for helping to execute the day-to-day operations on the farm. This role will work closely with the Farm Manager to prioritize and coordinate necessary work across all production systems—including orchards, silvopasture, livestock, market gardens (produce, flowers and herbs) and perennial garden systems—and work closely with the farm crew to ensure a high quality of execution. This role combines hands-on farming with crew leadership, planning and coordination.

We are open to shaping this role to fit the skillset of the right candidate. The primary goal is to support and complement the existing Farm Manager to build a stronger and more resilient management team to better meet the needs of all production areas on the farm.

Compensation, Benefits and Schedule
Starting rate: $26-32 hourly
Paid vacation days (number of days increases with length of service)
10 paid federal holidays
5 NY State paid sick days
Employee-sponsored health insurance with $250/month AOOA contribution
Non-matching 401(k)
Open season (April–November): 5 day/week schedule including minimum one weekend day, with extended hours as needed based on weather and workload
Off-season (November–March): Highly flexible schedule
Hours: Winter ~ hours/week 35-40, Spring–Fall ~45-50 hours/week
Ideal start date November 2026

Key Responsibilities
Farm Leadership & Operations
Lead farm team in day-to-day activities
Support farm crew in ongoing training and maintain high quality of work
Work with the Farm Manager to effectively prioritize work lists across all production areas
Work with all members of the farm team to work towards increased efficiency and process improvement
Work with the farm manager to develop farm plans including crop planning, grazing rotations, orchard plantings and garden maintenance
Oversee planting, cultivation, irrigation, fertility, pruning, trellising, holistic pest and disease management, harvesting, and propagation
Assist in managing rotational grazing, general care and health monitoring for sheep and poultry
Assist in maintaining accurate records

Infrastructure, Equipment & Land Stewardship
Maintain farm facilities, grounds, and equipment (tractors, tillage tools, irrigation, greenhouses, tunnels…)
Identify infrastructure needs and collaborate with staff on implementation
Ensure farm safety, functionality, and welcoming appearance for team and the public

Education, Community & Outreach
Assist in managing interns and volunteers; create clear tasks and safe workflows
Opportunities to lead workshops and volunteer programs based on interest and skill set
Support educational programming and community events

Big Picture
Strengthen our management team to better steward and develop regenerative and sustainable growing practices across the farm
Support the farm team in meeting production goals for high quality farm products
Foster a culture of safety, learning, empowerment, and continuous improvement

Who You Are

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 5 years of sustainable/holistic production farming experience
Strong background in market gardening and/or rotational livestock grazing
Orchard experience a plus
Proven 2+ years management and leadership experience
Experience balancing physical farm work with planning and crew management
Community-building and educational programming experience a plus
Strong understanding of soil health, silvopasture principles and organic, low-till growing practices
Comfortable troubleshooting irrigation, equipment, and farm infrastructure
Experience and comfort operating farm machinery including as tractor, walk-behind tractor, weed wacker and mowers

Personal Qualities

Skilled farmer
Skilled and experienced leader guided by fairness and integrity
Excellent communicator and team builder
Highly organized with strong record-keeping and computer skills
Positive, solutions-oriented, and dependable
Passionate about regenerative agriculture, education, and community
Comfortable working early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Intention to work a minimum of three full seasons, looking for a long‑term career with us

Additional Notes

Housing is not provided
Farm is not easily accessible by public transit

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $26.00 - $32.00

Company description

All One One All (AOOA) is a 14-acre nonprofit regenerative silvopasture farm, farm stand, education center, and distillery inspired by The Three Musketeers’ motto: “All for one, one for all.” AOOA's mission is to promote responsible agricultural and culinary practices as transformative tools for personal well-being, community prosperity, and global sustainability.

Entering our sixth season, we grow vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruits, and nuts for our farm stand, kitchen, and distillery, while hosting workshops, educational programs, and community gatherings that showcase what regenerative farming can produce.

Our site includes:

~1 acre of market gardens on a south-facing hillside
9 acres of orchard and fodder trees
Two high tunnels (20’x48’ and 20’x96’)
500 laying hens
26 Karakul sheep
A strong volunteer and grow-to-donate program

Job description

The Assistant Farm Manager is primarily responsible for helping to execute the day-to-day operations on the farm. This role will work closely with the Farm Manager to prioritize and coordinate necessary work across all production systems—including orchards, silvopasture, livestock, market gardens (produce, flowers and herbs) and perennial garden systems—and work closely with the farm crew to ensure a high quality of execution. This role combines hands‑on farming with crew leadership, planning and coordination.

We are open to shaping this role to fit the skillset of the right candidate. The primary goal is to support and complement the existing Farm Manager to build a stronger and more resilient management team to better meet the needs of all production areas on the farm.

Compensation, Benefits and Schedule
Starting rate: $26-32 hourly
Paid vacation days (number of days increases with length of service)
10 paid federal holidays
5 NY State paid sick days
Employee-sponsored health insurance with $250/month AOOA contribution
Non-matching 401(k)
Open season (April–November): 5 day/week schedule including minimum one weekend day, with extended hours as needed based on weather and workload
Off-season (November–March): Highly flexible schedule
Hours: Winter ~ hours/week 35-40, Spring–Fall ~45-50 hours/week
Ideal start date November 2026

Key Responsibilities
Farm Leadership & Operations
Lead farm team in day-to-day activities
Support farm crew in ongoing training and maintain high quality of work
Work with the Farm Manager to effectively prioritize work lists across all production areas
Work with all members of the farm team to work towards increased efficiency and process improvement
Work with the farm manager to develop farm plans including crop planning, grazing rotations, orchard plantings and garden maintenance
Oversee planting, cultivation, irrigation, fertility, pruning, trellising, holistic pest and disease management, harvesting, and propagation
Assist in managing rotational grazing, general care and health monitoring for sheep and poultry
Assist in maintaining accurate records

Infrastructure, Equipment & Land Stewardship
Maintain farm facilities, grounds, and equipment (tractors, tillage tools, irrigation, greenhouses, tunnels…)
Identify infrastructure needs and collaborate with staff on implementation
Ensure farm safety, functionality, and welcoming appearance for team and the public

Education, Community & Outreach
Assist in managing interns and volunteers; create clear tasks and safe workflows
Opportunities to lead workshops and volunteer programs based on interest and skill set
Support educational programming and community events

Big Picture
Strengthen our management team to better steward and develop regenerative and sustainable growing practices across the farm
Support the farm team in meeting production goals for high quality farm products
Foster a culture of safety, learning, empowerment, and continuous improvement

Who You Are

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 5 years of sustainable/holistic production farming experience
Strong background in market gardening and/or rotational livestock grazing
Orchard experience a plus
Proven 2+ years management and leadership experience
Experience balancing physical farm work with planning and crew management
Community-building and educational programming experience a plus
Strong understanding of soil health, silvopasture principles and organic, low-till growing practices
Comfortable troubleshooting irrigation, equipment, and farm infrastructure
Experience and comfort operating farm machinery including as tractor, walk-behind tractor, weed wacker and mowers

Personal Qualities

Skilled farmer
Skilled and experienced leader guided by fairness and integrity
Excellent communicator and team builder
Highly organized with strong record-keeping and computer skills
Positive, solutions-oriented, and dependable
Passionate about regenerative agriculture, education, and community
Comfortable working early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Intention to work a minimum of three full seasons, looking for a long‑term career with us

Additional Notes

Housing is not provided
Farm is not easily accessible by public transit

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $26.00 - $32.00

Deadline

no deadline