Farm Operations Director – Horticulture Research Farm

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff development fund

Staff recognition programs

University of Kentucky community focus

Zusammenfassung

The University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment seeks a Director of Farm Operations for the Horticulture Research Farm in Lexington, KY. The role will oversee vegetables, fruits, floriculture, nurseries, greenhouses and high tunnels, a 5-acre vineyard, and an Organic Farming Unit with a CSA program.

Start date is negotiable for January 1, 2027. The director will lead farm staff, manage facilities, and collaborate with faculty to advance sustainable

Qualifikationen

• MS Horticulture or closely related field is required.
• Documented leadership experience in agriculture or farm operations.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Aufgaben

• Direct farm operations and supervise staff and facilities.
• Oversee daily activities across vegetables, fruits, floriculture, nurseries, greenhouses and high tunnels.
• Manage 5-acre vineyard, 30-acre Organic Farming Unit with CSA, and a 5-acre fruit orchard.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Ausbildung

MS Horticulture or closely related

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment seeks a Director of Farm Operations for the Horticulture Research Farm in Lexington, KY. The role will oversee vegetables, fruits, floriculture, nurseries, greenhouses and high tunnels, a 5-acre vineyard, and an Organic Farming Unit with a CSA program.

Start date is negotiable for January 1, 2027. The director will lead farm staff, manage facilities, and collaborate with faculty to advance sustainable