Farm Manager - Campus Student Organic Farm

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, MI seeks a Farm Manager for the Campus Student Organic Farm. This temporary, part-time role involves overseeing activities on the campus farm and coordinating with student workers to ensure a successful season.

Responsibilities include managing farm shares sales, harvest operations, and winter planting/planning, with an emphasis on hands-on leadership and reliable transportation to support daily farm operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and farm field experience required.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee campus farm personnel and operations.
• Handle farm shares sales, harvests, and seasonal planning.

Skills

Farm field experience

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Farm Field Experience

Job description

Farm Manager - Campus Student Organic Farm

Position Title Farm Manager - Campus Student Organic Farm

Department

Department 0305 - Biological Sciences

Position Number

Position Number X20308

Requisition No.

Requisition No. TC05866

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Salary Range/Pay Rate 16.00

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associated with this temporary position.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Temporary

Job Category

Job Category Temporary Posted

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule

Work Schedule PT/Temp (20-39 hours, No Benefits )

Shift/Days

To be determined

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 20-39

Position Information

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date

Employee's Effective Start Date 04/28/2025

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type.

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. 10/28/2025

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree, Farm Field Experience; Must have reliable transportation.

Desired Qualifications

Position Purpose

Manage Campus Student Organic Farm personnel and help with the Campus Student Organic Farm success.

Job Duties

Perform managerial duties associated with the Student Organic Farm activities involving management, farm shares sales, harvest, winter planting/planning.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 04/01/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Position Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

371 Wilson Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48309
248-370-2100