Christmas Tree Farm Operations Manager

4 weeks ago

Barnesville, Minnesota, United States Society for the Protection of NH Forests Full time
Job Title: Christmas Tree Farm Manager

Join the Society for the Protection of NH Forests as a Christmas Tree Farm Manager and play a key role in the success of our 1,500-acre working Christmas tree farm, program and education center, and recreation destination.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to manage the day-to-day operations of our Christmas tree farm, including planting, spraying, tree shearing, de-coning, tree inventory, fertilizing, tree grading and tagging, tree harvesting, mowing, and Christmas tree stump cutting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage farm finances, equipment, stock, and supplies
  • Manage tree seedling, wreath, and other tree farm supply ordering
  • Responsible for all wholesale and retail Christmas tree and wreath sales
  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and managing seasonal farm staff
  • Ability to plan and implement detailed seasonal schedules of required tree farm maintenance and organize tasks and personnel to get this work done
  • Hire and oversee farm-related contractors when necessary
  • Responsible for the preparation and management of the Christmas tree farm budget and planning
  • Manage tree farm business relationships with local inns including billing and accounts receivable
  • Coordinate Christmas season retail operation at The Rocks in collaboration with other north country staff
  • Responsible for the timely deposits of all cash receipts related to sales at the Christmas tree farm
  • Represent the Forest Society's membership in National Christmas Tree Association, and the NH/VT Christmas Tree Association, including attendance of local meetings
  • Repair and maintain grounds equipment: tractors, mowers, ATV, utility trailers, saws, & trimmers
  • Provide back-up and support for north country campus maintenance, lawns, driveway, parking lot and roads
  • Ensure north country campus roads, walkways, and parking are kept clear of snow in winter
  • Coordinate with program and education staff to help facilitate educational programming which may entail tasks like driving the tractor and trailer during maple tours and other programming needs
  • Wild apple tree pruning in early spring at The Rocks and other north country forest reservations
  • Maintain, repair, and replace property signage as needed
  • Attend staff and lands team meetings, keeping the larger staff informed of program activities for the Christmas tree operation
  • Collaborate with the Forest Society lands team to help with forest and recreation management at The Rocks and other north country properties
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with hiring, training, and supervising others
  • 3-5 years of experience working in an agricultural setting and/or Christmas tree farm and be competent in running tractors, chainsaws, and equipment
  • An education of a two-year associates degree or equivalent is preferred
  • A degree with a program focus in arboriculture, agriculture, or horticulture is preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Self-starter with a proven ability to run and foster a successful business
  • Experience in forestry and forest management
  • Experience with marketing, tourism, and/or public relations
  • Experience in providing public educational workshops and developing outreach materials
  • Experience in horticulture, arboriculture, nursery work, or forestry
Working Conditions:

The Christmas Tree Farm Manager must be prepared to work year-round indoors and outdoors, conducting physically strenuous work in a wide variety of weather conditions. Schedule will include some evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays during parts of the year.

Seasonally, this job may involve as much as 90% outdoors work.

Fieldwork in this position can be physically demanding. The individual should be able to walk long distances over variable terrain in fields as well as in the woods, sometimes carrying equipment. Must be prepared to work mostly outdoors, tolerating a range of weather conditions. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time in the cold or the heat, run handheld power equipment, climb stairs, and be able to lift approximately 80 lbs.

Direct Reports:

Seasonal staff and volunteers.

Equity, Inclusion & Collaboration:

The Forest Society is an equity-based employer. We value a diverse staff and an inclusive culture. We value staff that work for the good of the whole; that can effectively collaborate to achieve shared goals of their department, as well as the organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status as required by applicable law

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