Farm Operations Manager

**Overview:** The Farm Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the farm, including farm equipment maintenance, crop management, and cattle herd management. The successful candidate will be a skilled and experienced individual who can work independently and as part of a team to ensure the farm's success. **Responsibilities:** • Operate, maintain, and repair farm tractors and related equipment • Plant, cultivate, and harvest crops, primarily hay • Maintain and keep farm buildings and equipment clean • Repair farm equipment and buildings • Manage the SAU cattle herd from AI to final sale or inclusion in the herd, including feeding, improving pastures, providing health care as needed, and other necessary activities • Perform all tasks relating to maintaining and improving the farm's operations, including teaching student labor and working with other farm staff members • *Qualifications:** • Knowledge of basic farming methods and techniques • Knowledge of the proper use and care of farm tools and farming equipment • Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time • Ability to operate farm tools and equipment • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees • Good communication skills and ability to teach and train others • Commitment to the value of all members of the SAU community, to excellence in interpersonal behaviors, and effective collaboration with colleagues • *Benefits