Job Description

Why Pleasant View Communities?

Pleasant View Communities is a Life Plan Community nestled in the beautiful town of Manheim, Pa. Our resident-centered team is compassionate, caring, and dedicated to providing high-quality services at all levels of care. We understand that the happiness of our residents begins with the happiness of our people, which is why we offer our team competitive compensation and a benefits package with plenty of perks.

Interested in learning more about Pleasant View and how you can make a difference? We are looking for a Assistant Farm Manager to join our Pleasant View Communities team.

Shift Availability for Assistant Farm Manager:

• Full-Time Monday-Friday
• Dayshift
• Rate of pay $20 per hour/depending on experience

Benefits of Assistant Farm Manager:

• Generous paid time off, including additional holiday pay.
• Comprehensive benefits for all full-time positions starting 2nd week of employment
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• On-site Fitness Center and pool -- FREE for staff!
• Employee Wellness Program
• Unlimited referral bonuses; up to $2000 per referral
• On-site LGH Healthworks clinic -- FREE for FT staff

Responsibilities of Assistant Farm Manager:

· Assist with development computerized tracking system to ensure high quality production of plants grown in the hydroponics and crop systems, poultry, and livestock maintenance.

· Work with the Farm Manager and community partners (ex. Central Pennsylvania Food Bank) to develop crop planning and field production. High tunnel production.

· Assistant in implantation of volunteer programs in coordination with Volunteer Coordinator for Pleasant View residents, One Life Ministries, and community volunteers to manage operating costs.

· Assist in scheduling, educating, and managing volunteers, defining tasks, procedures, ensure safety and benchmarks for quality (ex. seeding; monitoring of plant growth, feeding, harvesting and delivery, cleaning and sanitization, etc.)

· Ensure that all farm and animal procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and safety.

· Ensure poultry and livestock maintenance as needed for health and well-being.

· Stay abreast of new information and education in all areas of the farm program including hydroponics, high tunnels, crops and animal production, animal therapy.

· Serve as a resource for grounds/facilities development to include edible landscape in non-farm areas of the campus as appropriate. (etc. Plant wall, Garden Club)

· Coordinating Hoffer Farm events on and off campus, working with Farm Manager to develop a strategy for effective scheduling.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Requirements

Requirements

Qualifications of Assistant Farm Manager:

· High School graduate with hands-on education in farming programs.

· Must possess previous agriculture experience with farming and animal production.

· Working with others and teams to complete projects.