Haverfarm Manager

Haverford College invites applications to our available full time (40 hours per week), non-exempt, benefit eligible Haverfarm Manager The Haverfarm manager contributes to managing and developing a robust farm program at Haverford College. The manager works to strengthen connections between academic and outreach activities both on and off campus. On a day-to-day basis, the manager works on the development and maintenance of the Haverfarm, contributing to existing programs as well as developing new practices where appropriate.

Essential Functions & Primary Responsibilities:

• Crop planning and maintenance of the Farm:  planting seedlings, weeding, harvesting produce and watering.
• Organize Haverfarm PE classes, volunteer sessions, workshops, and special events.
• Quantify and distribute output of the garden.
• Support the Haverford beekeeping club in the management and maintenance of Haverford’s two colonies of bees during the academic year, and take the lead on summer beekeeping responsibilities.
• Maintain partnerships with off-campus community groups via educational programming, tours, and collaborative events.
• Coordinate programs and visits with Haverford and Bryn Mawr faculty to incorporate sustainable agriculture and food justice education into the classroom.
• Manage student farmers.
• Maintain detailed records of Haverfarm programs.
• Keep Haverfarm social media and website active and updated.
• Serve on the Haverford College’s Committee for Environmental Sustainability (CER) and Council on Sustainability and Social Responsibility (CSSR).
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested.

See full job description below: 

https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/blog/haverfarm-manager

How to apply:

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) references as a single Word document or pdf by visiting https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Haverford-Campus/Haverfarm-Manager_R434. The application deadline is October 31, 2022. Failure to provide the required documents may result in a lack of consideration.