UGArden Farm Manager
University of Georgia Athens, GA (Onsite) Full-Time
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Posting Number S10013P Working Title UGArden Farm Manager Department CAES-Horticulture About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ([ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to UGArden Farm Manager The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to UGArden Farm Manager The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday, Monday - Friday, with occasional nights and weekends
Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications Posting Date 03/03/2023 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 04/17/2023 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to UGArden Farm Manager ).
Position Information
Classification Title Agriculture/Forestry Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The role of the UGArden Farm Manager is to work with the UGArden Superintendent in managing and overseeing all day-to-day operations at the farm, including the supervision of volunteers and undergraduate students, and assisting faculty and graduate students who conduct activities at UGArden. They must also ensure proper safety protocols for all work performed on site. Specific tasks are listed below.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
• Farm or outdoor work experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of crop production practices.
• Experience supervising volunteers, students, or workers.
Physical Demands
• Work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Operate farm equipment and use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Preparation and maintenance plants in tunnels, greenhouses, and fields.
This includes:
* Execute seeding plans for the upcoming season.
* Check watering.
* Perform regular fertilizing of all transplants in greenhouse (season based).
* Operate equipment to prepare plots for planting and plot turnover.
* Put out irrigation and fertilizer.
* Plant fields based on planting plans.
* Spray pesticides and maintain records.
* Winter prep (row covers, hoops, and high tunnel, irrigation needs).
Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Supervision of volunteers and interns.
This includes:
• Train interns to perform weekend watering duties.
• Instruct volunteers and interns based on the tasks that need to be completed such as weeding, planting, harvesting, equipment use (interns only).
• Monitor email or volunteer group requests and coordinate with regular weekly events and obligations.
• Publish volunteer events needed on EngageUGA.
• Maintain records of organizations who volunteer and number of volunteers.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Coordination of class visits and tours.
This includes:
• Coordinate volunteer requests with UGArden's calendar.
• Provide tours for groups and classes as needed.
• Assist with the farmers market that accompanies the Horticultural Entrepreneurship course and prep work.
• Prep for and assist as needed with Organic Agricultural Systems course.
• Supervise UGArden Interns.
• Provide harvest talks to on-farm classes as needed.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Management of harvest based on UGArden's partnership organizational needs.
This includes:
• Train new staff members, interns, and volunteers on harvest, washing, and storage procedures.
• Maintain accurate produce records.
• Coordinate with partnership organizations current and future.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Other:
• Train new staff members including our AmeriCorps VISTA and student workers.
• Monitor and respond to UGArden emails.
• Assist with Experience UGA as needed.
• Assist with other events as needed with partner organizations (Office of Sustainability, Campus Kitchen, etc.).
• Represent the farm with the HEC Food Scholars Project.
Percentage of time 10
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