Farmer – The Farm at Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Employment Type:

Full time

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Description:

POSITION PORPOSE

The Farmer is responsible for the success of the operations of the [HM] hospital-based farm related to crop production, produce sales, safety and aesthetics of the site, and managing the day-to-day work of volunteers and interns.

The Farm at Trinity Health is a regional program that connects thousands of people annually to the healing power of cultivating and eating nutritious, local food.

The Farmer is to ensure that policies and practices are implemented in alignment with organizational goals and values. The Farmer will oversee intensive crop production on our farm sites, expand our program offerings, and will support programs led by other farm staff, all in support of community well-being.

This position will report to the Farm Program Manager with a dotted line reporting relationship to local CHWB management.

This position is Full-Time, scheduled 40 hour per week, scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Oversees the annual planning and implementation of year-round sustainable crop production to support farm programs. Includes crop planning, financial reporting, material purchase and management, pest management, soil management, harvesting, working with 2-and 4-wheel tractor, and post-harvest handling.

Responsible for day-to-day supervision and communication with volunteers and interns. Position is responsible for safety of volunteers while at the Farm and for providing a meaningful, educational experience for community members of all backgrounds and abilities.

Maintain facilities and equipment for safety and ease of use.

Coordinates the weekly farmers market for staff and community members. Coordinates development and execution of supplemental educational programming and engagement for market patrons.

Oversees receipt, storage, and distribution of food for various farm programs.

Designs, creates, and maintains spaces at Farm to promote youth engagement and education, including crops planted specifically for use in youth education programming, in coordination with Program Manager.

Designs, creates, and maintains spaces at Farm to promote engagement and education of visitors.

Promote efficacy of programming and production through data collection and evaluation.

Increases visibility of farm through tours, public speaking, and written materials.

Independently create, implement, and manage a comprehensive food safety plan.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum: High school diploma – Preferred: Associate degree in sustainable agriculture or related fields.

. Related Experience: Minimum: 2 years of experience – Preferred: Combination of 3-5 years of experience with farm management, crop production, sales or other related fields.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Minimum: Strong knowledge of crop planning, soil management, organic crop production, and personnel management. Ability to use hand tools, small machines, and tractors. Ability to work outdoors in all seasons in a physically active role. Knowledge of vegetable sales, effective management of money.

Preferred: Strong knowledge of no-till crop production. Experience with sales and marketing. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 2 years of experience with youth education, intern or volunteer coordination. Experience with carpentry.

POSITION BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Competitive compensation.

Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.

Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

Retirement savings plan with employer match.

Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

Tuition Reimbursement

ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR

Trinity Health Ann Arbor, a prestigious 537-bed teaching hospital, is situated on an expansive 340-acre campus and has proudly served as a top health care provider for over a century.

Honored as a Top 100 Hospital by Fortune/IBM Watson, our institution is part of the renowned Trinity Health Michigan network.

Our numerous local and national awards acknowledge our unwavering commitment to leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran