Assistant Field & Harvest Manager (Granby)

RED FIRE FARM

Granby (MA)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Organic veggies provided

15% discount at farm store

Paid sick time

Opportunities to advance

Job summary

A local vegetable farm in Granby is seeking an Assistant Field and Harvest Manager to oversee daily harvest and field operations. The ideal candidate should have experience in diverse farming, excellent communication skills, and a valid driver's license. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work collaboratively in a team. It's a year-round position with variable hours, offering opportunities for advancement and perks including free organic produce and benefits.

Qualifications

Must have a valid driver’s license.
Experience in field care and harvesting diverse produce.
Ability to lift 30-50 lbs repeatedly.

Responsibilities

Create daily harvest lists with crew and field information.
Manage morning meetings with Farm Manager.
Coordinate with farm crews throughout the day.

Skills

Field care experience

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication (English)

Computer skills including Excel

Job description

Red Fire Farm is looking for an Assistant Field and Harvest Manager to help oversee harvest and field work at our Granby farm to keep this ship rolling in shape! The ideal candidate has experience working on a diverse, vegetable farm and is committed to growing local food. This person will be working closely with our Farm Manager and other management staff; as well as helping to lead farm crews. They must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively. We are looking for someone who is organized, hardworking, and thinks creatively to solve problems and improve systems.

Our Granby farm includes 30 acres of organic vegetables and a few acres of orchard fruits managed with low‑spray IPM methods. It’s a very diverse food scape!

Join us in the beautiful river valley of Western Massachusetts, with close access to lots of live music, art, and natural beauty.

Responsibilities

Help with these areas of managing, supporting the Farm Manager:

Create daily harvest lists with crew and field information
Manage the morning meeting, along with the Farm Manager, for concise communication and fast activation of all farm crews
Coordinate with farm crews throughout the day for harvest and field work to ensure efficiency
Lead or be on crews when not fulfilling other duties
Coordinate changes to orders and CSA with farm owners and other department managers
Oversight and double‑checking of farm quality standards
Train new crew members, and assist in overseeing the team of Farm Crew Leaders
Give harvest tips at morning meeting as new crops come online for the season, based on weekly list details and packing department input
Tractor operating for field care or harvest (can be trained)
Assist with email box monitoring and responses
Assist with customer communication for special orders
Help insure food safety standards are being met and exceeded
Read farm “Weekly List” and “Weekly Harvest Plans and Notes” every week and implement notes
Assist in defining and maintaining schedules for work day processes – make sure meeting goals, allocate, coordinate hours for the day
Assist in overall management of labor efficiency for harvest – such as position planning, and labor allocation, define training goals, training schedule and bring in assistance as needed

Requirements

Applicants MUST have a valid driver’s license to be considered for the position. (Driving crews from one field to another is a requirement.)
Experience with field care and harvesting a diversity of produce
A desire and willingness to work outside (in the rain and the heat & cold too!)
Comfortable with computers, email and Excel
Must be able to lift 30‑50 lbs repeatedly, and work physically all day
Ability to work well in teams
Have a good attitude and be willing to learn
English reading and writing required, Spanish language skills a plus!

Schedule & Hours

Work hours in the main growing season are typically Monday‑Friday 7/8 am – 5/6 pm (schedule varies depending on the time of season). Some weekend work may be needed in rotation to cover asparagus harvest, greenhouse care, or seasonal irrigation or frost needs. This position can start part‑time work in April and continue with full‑time hours starting in May through mid December. Part‑time winter work available.

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