Assistant Farm Manager

Job Details

Position Title: Assistant Farm Manager

Location: 735 Commerce Center Drive Suite A Sebastian, FL 32958

Job Site Address: 1528 Indian River Drive Sebastian, FL 32958 (Dock & boat access to drive out to farm)

Duration: Full-Time Contract

Salary: $20– $28 per hour, commensurate with experience

Job Description:
The focus of the TCS Assistant Farm Manager will be to assist the Farm Manager in overseeing crews & managing all life cycles oysters & clams from seeding to harvest. This is an on-site assistant management position which requires attendance on any tide day or night year-round. This position will require 45-60 hours per week. The position is based in Sebastian, FL.
 

Areas of Responsibility:

• Educating the crews on rules, policies, safety procedures & Hazard analysis & critical control points (HACCP) practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a crew of 4-10 individuals.
• Aid in managing labor for quality of work & efficiency to ensure crops are planted, maintained, & harvested effectively.
• Farming & harvesting tasks include (but are not limited to) predator control & protection, & projecting & harvesting in an efficient & systematic manner.
• Keeping farm data records from seeding to harvest.
• Assist the farm manager in coordinating crews & equipment to maximize equipment & personnel utilization.
• Ensure farm equipment is well maintained & cared for.
• Recordkeeping for crews will be required.
• Advise Farm Manager on crops and farm management. This includes species grown, crop rotation, farming practices, inventorying, and harvest techniques.
• Work with Senior Leadership team and Farm Manager to forecast and schedule crops for the farm, culling, packing, and shipping departments.
• Work with the Executive Team and Farm Manager to develop and facilitate the success of new policy/ technology implementation.

Requirements

Job Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• A sincere interest in aquaculture/shellfish culture.
• Minimum two years of shellfish experience.
• Minimum one year of shellfish farm.
• Minimum two years of shellfish experience with production & grow out.
• Minimum two years of boat handling & operating experience.
• Minimum two years of trailering experience.
• Team & individual leadership skills.
• Strong organization & planning skills.
• Must be punctual, predictable, & on time for work.
• Ability to work independently at times with little direction.
• Must work well with other crew members, & independently.
• Must maintain positive company morale.
• Sound decision making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, & Google Docs.
• Strong technology understanding: ability to learn and work with both mobile & computer technologies.
• Excellent verbal/written skills.
• Experienced with boat handling & trailering.
• Must maintain work area(s) & be respectful of neighboring communities & businesses.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions - wet, cold, hot, dry, & rough water, at various times of the day, including early morning hours, evenings, & weekends when necessary.
• 45-60 hours per work week. Times and days are variable.

Physical Demands:

• Must be a strong swimmer.
• Must be physically able to lift, push, & pull up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand &/or walk on uneven ground.
• The employee may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, & squat.
• The vision requirements include (but is not limited to): close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception & the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to speak & hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors & managers.
• Must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling & fine manipulation.
• Must have agility and balance to safely climb on machines, boats, docks, etc.
• Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable transportation to work sites in Indian River, St. Lucie, & Martin County.
• Must have their own supply of dive mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, dive booties, rain gear, gloves etc.

Preferred Experience but not Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s
• CPR Certified
• Scuba Certified
• Knowledgeable about Florida's Indian River Lagoon ecosystems
• Hazard analysis & critical control points Certified (HACCP)

Application: Open until filled.

• Please send a cover letter, resumé, & list of at least 3 references to Nicolette Mariano via email Info@TreasureCoastShellfish.com
• Please email Nicolette with any questions.
• Applications are accepted starting immediately & the position is open until filled.

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