Research Farm Operations Lead

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University invites applications for a Research Farm Manager 1 at Hammond Research Station. The role leads day-to-day operations of an experimental farming site, supervises staff, maintains facilities and equipment, and plans irrigation systems for greenhouse and garden beds.

Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty and researchers, scheduling tasks, maintaining records, purchasing supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in research farming or in general farm management.
• College training with 6 semester hours per year in agricultural subjects may substitute for experience.
• Experience in crop or livestock farming may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises activities on an experimental farming operation.
• Manages day-to-day activities of lower-level employees.
• Designs and implements irrigation for greenhouses and garden beds.
• Maintains facilities, equipment, and supplies, including repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Agriculture

Farming

Farm Operations

Job description

Louisiana State University invites applications for a Research Farm Manager 1 at Hammond Research Station. The role leads day-to-day operations of an experimental farming site, supervises staff, maintains facilities and equipment, and plans irrigation systems for greenhouse and garden beds.

Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty and researchers, scheduling tasks, maintaining records, purchasing supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.