Natural Reource Operations Manager

Job Details

The Natural Resource Operations Manager is responsible for the overall management and operations of the Farm, Sawmill, and Fish Hatchery. Responsibilities include securing funding, balancing revenues and expenses, leading sales and marketing, assessing the overall operations, and identifying needs to improve management. In addition, the Manager is responsible for communicating with funding agencies and partners on collaborative efforts toward food sovereignty and economic development as determined by the Tribe's strategic plan. The Natural Resource Operations Manager directly supervises the Farm Operations, the Hatchery Operations, and Sawmill Operations.

FUNCTIONS/TASKS:

• Provide guidance, support and supervision to Farm, Sawmill, and Hatchery Operations Staff.
• Provide direct support as needed with production, various aspects of record keeping and planning, including production planning, staff training, records, and annual reviews.
• Track financial records for the farm store, farm distribution efforts, and fish sales; utilize records to assess success and determine optimal sales strategies.
• Coordinate sales and marketing for the farm, sawmill, and hatchery.
• Explore and pursue opportunities for grant funding and lead reporting against active grants.
• Oversee and provide maintenance on all farm, hatchery, and sawmill equipment.
• Track financial and other data to assess success in efforts toward food sovereignty.
• Track financial and other data to assess success in efforts toward forestry economic development.
• Maintain records showing production results for farm, sawmill, and hatchery.
• Lead coordinated marketing efforts with the Hatchery, Sawmill and Farm Operations Managers while establishing sales contracts with vendors.
• Ensure deadlines and deliverables of funding agencies are met.
• Manage annual budget and strategic development for the farm, sawmill, and hatchery.
• Oversee marketing outreach through various channels, including social media, direct outreach, trade shows, and the formation of positive relationships with vendors.
• Facilitate regularly scheduled farm leadership team meetings and attend staff-wide meetings.
• Attend professional development opportunities as appropriate.
• Attend professional development opportunities as appropriate.

Requirements

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

A combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the position's essential functions required. A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in management, marketing, public relations, agriculture, hatchery, or a related field is preferred. Demonstrable previous work experience with fish and fresh produce or similar retail operations, sawmilling and logging operations, marketing, grant writing or applicable experience required. Previous business experience extremely desirable.

• Extensive experience with oversight of farm or aquaculture systems, supervisory experience, knowledge of farm equipment maintenance needs, and diverse horticulture knowledge.
• Knowledge of overall farm and business operations and the ability to assess future farm needs.
• Knowledge of overall sawmill operations and equipment use.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment and how to maintain and fix equipment.
• Ability to determine commercial grade lumber and prepare for resale.
• Knowledge of working with, submitting and reporting on grants, and funding opportunities.
• Retail experience in farm and sawmill, including familiarity with inventory control and management, handling and merchandising, point-of-sale, and operations.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff, facilitate staff meetings, and perform other related duties as needed to support the Farm, Sawmill, and Hatchery.
• Knowledge and experience in effective marketing and public relations.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use computer spreadsheets, word processing, financial tracking systems, and electronic communications.

Contact Information

The Mi'kmaq Nation practices Native Preference to qualified Native Americans under Public Law 93-638 and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.

Closing Date: December 24, 2025

Submit Applications to: Attn: Beth Diamond,

Mi’kmaq Nation, 7 Northern Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769,

or email bdiamond@micmac-nsn.gov.