Hale Akua Garden Farm

About Us: Our organic farm in Maui is committed to sustainable agriculture and regenerative practices. We aim to create a thriving ecosystem through promoting both compassion and innovation while providing high-quality organic produce. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Farm General Manager to lead our team toward success. Key Responsibilities: Residence in Maui is requuired. Possible residence on property after positive experience for 3 months - Oversee daily farm operations, ensuring strict adherence to organic practices and sustainability principles. - Maintain organic certification and keep a paper trail of all relevant documents to maintain certification. - Conducting morning meetings with staff and delegate tasks for day-to-day operations - Employee KPI tracking to maximize efficiency - Track and report farm employee Payroll through utilization of relevant software - Regular and trustworthy communication with farm owner and founder - Manage and develop our diverse team, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. - Implement effective team building strategies to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction. - Supervise the maintenance and care of poultry, ensuring optimal nutrition, cleanliness, and welfare. - Utilize introductory mycology knowledge to incorporate beneficial fungi into our farming practices. - Communicate with staff looking over aquaponics system of farm raised tilapia and starting sales of tilapia - Oversight of our Black soldier fly larvae breeding production, cultivation, and coinciding record keeping - Maintain poultry health and nutrition, troubleshooting any health issues as they arise. - Track and document farm activities, including harvest, planting, maintenance and garden mapping. - Conducting regular water quality testing - Maintenance and troubleshooting communications of our irrigation system - Utilize analytical record-keeping methods to monitor farm productivity and efficiency, particularly in a non-profit setting. - Utilize farm grown foods to create a balanced diet for farm livestock - Utilize Microsoft Office products to create invoice reports, P&L reports, manage data, and facilitate communication. (Microsoft access, excel, word, P Point) - Maintain farm Profit & Loss documents monthly - Keep an activity log and clean record keeping of all farm related receipts and expenses - Send and record all farm related invoices to customers - Maintain communications and outreach to current clientele - Market and canvas our products to potential new buyers and clients - Communications with office staff to create pick-list menus for retreat center guests and caterers. - Keep our farm bountiful and beautiful; tend to our livestock, gardens, and staff with love and care while keeping a sustainable closed-loop system mentality Again residence in Maui is essential Requirements - Current residency on Maui, HI is required - 4-year Bachelor's degree in horticulture, environmental science, ecology, biology, zoology, geology, business, or a related field. preferred but not essential - Farm management experience 5+ years - 3-5+ years of previous experience in poultry (duck/chicken) farming. - Introductory experience in mycology -management over poultry health - Previous experience in aquaponics is preferred but not essential - Minimum of 5 years' experience utilizing Microsoft Office products (excel, access) in a professional setting. - Compelling communication skills, demonstrating intelligence, compassion, and understanding. - Impeccable organizational skill-set and technologically savvy - Personable and collaborative management style, promoting teamwork. Possible interface with two interns to be brought on, Manage two interns if that happens - Demonstrated experience in a garden or farm performing labor-intensive tasks while managing strict activity logs, including harvest, planting, perpetual harvest practices, and garden mapping. - Knowledge and experience in managing farm fertility and building compost systems. - Experience in managing a complex irrigation system and both communicating and troubleshooting issues as they arise. - Genuine Love and passion for animal care and welfare - Valid Hawai'i Driver's license and reliable personal transportation Benefits - Be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the environment and community and promoting closed-loop systems innovation. - Work in a picturesque location surrounded by nature and beauty. - Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within the organic farming community.