<p>Posting Number S388P Working Title Farm Coordinator FLSA Non-Exempt Pay Grade 4 Advertised Salary Beginning at $21.03 Position Status Full Time Appointment Length 12 Months Department Agricultural Innovation Center Job Summary/Basic Function</p> <p>All duties of the Farm Coordinator are conducted under the supervision and approval of the Farm Director. The Farm Coordinator works with the Tabler Farm Core Team to oversee and manage all aspects of food production and seasonal/temporary labor at Tabler Farm, oversee all non-academic educational activities and actively participates in and supports academic activities at Tabler Farm, and acts as the primary public face of Tabler Farm.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>2 years experience producing vegetables and other produce through field production or greenhouse/high tunnel production </li><li>Experience direct-marketing produce, may include farmers' markets, community supported agriculture (CSA), direct sales, wholesale or other markets. </li><li>Experience overseeing/training farm workers </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>5 years experience producing vegetables and other produce through field production or greenhouse/high tunnel production using organic and sustainable methods </li></ul> <p>= Ability to plan and implement a growing schedule</p> <ul> <li>5 years experience marketing produce and other agricultural products, including via farmers' markets and community supported agriculture (CSA), direct sales, wholesale to restaurants/institutions and other markets. </li><li>Experience with community outreach including social networking, planning and marketing of events </li><li>Expertise in farm management, including record keeping and preparing budgets </li><li>Expertise in sustainable soil, water and pest management </li><li>5 years experience training students or interns in sustainable agricultural production and marketing tactics </li><li>Ability to operate equipment (tractors, tractor implements, small engine equipment, hand tools, other equipment) including maintenance/repair </li></ul> <p>Posting Date 03/30/2026 Close Date Special Instructions Summary</p> <p>Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.</p> <p>We believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. Shepherd University offers generous employee benefits, including:</p> <p>o 13 paid holidays</p> <p>o 15 days annual leave (vacation) per year</p> <p>o 18 sick days per year and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members</p> <p>o Wide range of health insurance and other benefits</p> <p>o 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks</p> <p>o Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Description of Job Duties</p> <p>Food Production Operations</p> <ul> <li>Create, maintain, and implement necessary administrative duties for food production with the guidance and assistance of their supervisor </li><li>Under the guidance of their supervisor, the Farm Coordinator must ensure, oversee, and participate in the proper care and maintenance of all food production sites. </li><li>Assist in the food production component in the aquaponics lab. </li><li>Lead crop production operations. </li><li>Manage produce sales and distribution. </li></ul> <p>Labor/Personnel Coordination</p> <ul> <li>Oversee all seasonal/temporary labor of Tabler Farm </li><li>Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, and supervise the following positions: Summer Production Crew seasonal team, Student Federal Work Study positions, High Rocks AmeriCorps service members </li></ul> <p>Educational Programming</p> <ul> <li>Manage workshops, seminars, and other public education events. </li><li>Support Shepherd University academic courses related to Tabler Farm. </li></ul> <p>Other duties as assigned.</p>