Park Farm Manager & Ranger — Trails & Education

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Retirement plans (401a Cash Match, 457

PSLF employer

Free parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's Sky Meadows State Park seeks a seasoned farm manager to lead agricultural operations, animal care, and crop production while supporting park maintenance and public education.

You will supervise seasonal staff, coordinate equipment use, and assist with trail and resource management. This full-time role requires weekend/holiday work and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Vegetable production and/or crop field management.
• Experience with animal husbandry.
• Experience using farm machinery such as tractors, planters, harvesters.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer service.
• Ability to lead, direct, and train others.
• Experience in grounds maintenance (mowing, landscaping, snow removal, tree work, trail maintenance).
• Skills in basic construction/maintenance trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry).
• Proficient with computers and various software applications.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor up to 50 pounds.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and implements all agricultural operations within Sky Meadows including animal care, farm operation planning, and crop planting/production.
• Supervises and trains seasonal and wage staff, volunteers, and other work program participants in agricultural enterprises.
• Performs maintenance and cleaning of facilities, grounds, and operation of all related tools and equipment.
• Assists with natural resource and trail management and related documentation.
• Performs duties related to public interaction, education and visitor assistance.
• Educates visitors on park rules and regulations.

Skills

Vegetable production

Animal husbandry

Farm machinery

Customer service

Leadership

Grounds maintenance

Construction trades

Computers/software

Heavy lifting

Driver's license

Job description

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's Sky Meadows State Park seeks a seasoned farm manager to lead agricultural operations, animal care, and crop production while supporting park maintenance and public education.

You will supervise seasonal staff, coordinate equipment use, and assist with trail and resource management. This full-time role requires weekend/holiday work and strong leadership abilities.