Farm Manager

HUMAN SERVICE CHAMBER OF FRANKLIN COUNTY; Johnstown (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Seasonal on-farm housing

Job summary

HUMAN SERVICE CHAMBER OF FRANKLIN COUNTY is seeking an Organic Farm Operations Manager in Johnstown, OH. This role involves leading farm production, managing seasonal staff, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring food security by supporting local food pantry partners.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years' experience in organic vegetable production, is organized, and has excellent communication skills. The position offers $25/hour and seasonal on-farm housing available through April–October.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in organic vegetable production, including demonstrated supervisory/management experience.
• Proven experience in high tunnel production and year-round mixed vegetable systems.
• Comfortable leading volunteer groups; strong coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations including crop production and distribution logistics.
• Supervise and train seasonal crew and coordinate volunteer sessions.
• Implement organic pest, disease, and fertility management.

Skills

Organic vegetable production

Supervisory/management experience

Tractor operation

Soil health practices

Coaching and communication skills

Google Drive proficiency

Tools

Tractors

Heirloom farm management software

Job description

About Us

The Garden For All is a registered nonprofit based in New Albany, Ohio. Our mission — Fight Hunger and Grow Community — is realized by growing high-quality organic produce and flowers for local food pantry partners across central Ohio. In 2026 we enter our seventh growing season on our 3.5-acre organic vegetable farm in Johnstown, OH with a wash/pack building, walk-in refrigeration, barn and tractor, four high tunnels, established beds and irrigation, and a delivery van.

www.thegardenforall.org

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Organic Farm Operations Manager to lead day‑to‑day farm production and seasonal staff. This person will manage crop production, harvest, wash/pack, distribution logistics, volunteer sessions, and routine property and equipment maintenance, working closely with the Chief Grower.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations across vegetable, raspberry, and cut‑flower production; execute seasonal work plans with the Chief Grower.
• Supervise, train, and schedule seasonal crew (approx. 4 growers) and coordinate volunteer sessions (three mornings per week plus wash/pack volunteers).
• Prepare daily and weekly task plans; delegate work and ensure clear instructions, safe practices, and timely completion.
• Lead transplant/nursery management: seed starting, propagation, watering, hardening‑off.
• Manage harvest, wash/pack, storage, and delivery scheduling to food pantry partners; maintain QA during post‑harvest handling.
• Operate and maintain tractors, implements, walk‑behind equipment, irrigation systems, deer fence, and other farm infrastructure; coordinate routine maintenance.
• Implement organic pest, disease, and fertility management using best practices (cover crops, soil testing, amendments, compost systems, mulch regimes).
• Maintain accurate records of plantings, harvests, amendments, inputs, labor, and equipment — using Heirloom and Google Drive (Sheets/Docs).
• Provide timely feedback to staff, foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, and support volunteer engagement as part of our community mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in organic vegetable production, including demonstrated supervisory/management experience on a vegetable farm.
• Proven experience in high tunnel production and year‑round mixed vegetable systems.
• Competence operating tractors, front loaders, bush hogs, plastic mulch layers, cultivators, and BCS walk‑behind equipment.
• Knowledge of soil health practices, cover cropping, compost systems, and organic pest management.
• Comfortable leading volunteer groups; strong coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, self‑motivated, able to prioritize multiple tasks and remain composed under pressure.
• Proficient with Google Drive and willingness to learn/maintain Heirloom farm management software.
• Physically able to bend, lift up to 100 lbs, and perform outdoor labor in variable weather.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Work Schedule & Location

Core farm hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM EST.
Peak‑season overtime and occasional weekend work required.

Volunteer sessions: Tue/Thu/Fri 9:00–11:30 AM (general support) and 1:00–2:30 PM (wash/pack).

Work primarily at Johnstown farm; some tasks/staff coordination at New Albany location as needed.

Wage, Benefits & Housing

$25/hour; paid time off (details to be discussed); possible conversion to salary for 2027.
Seasonal on‑farm housing available April–October (20 ft camper; shower, AC/heat, water; porta‑john).
Meaningful mission‑driven work supporting food security in Central Ohio.

Equal Opportunity

The Garden For All is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and does not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.

How to Apply

Email resume and a brief statement (1–2 paragraphs) describing your interest in the role and relevant experience to [e-mail]. Please include "Farm Operations Manager" in the subject line.