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Description
Hawthorne Valley Association, founded in 1972, is a diverse not-for-profit with a unique mix of cultural and economic endeavors. Located on a 400-acre working farm in central Columbia County (40 minutes south of Albany, 2 ½ hours north of New York City).
Hawthorne Valley Farm is a Biodynamic farm that features on-farm education for children and adults; a 65-cow dairy herd; an on-site Creamery; 14 acres of mixed vegetables with 300-member CSA; a full-line natural foods store; an organic bakery; and a sauerkraut cellar.
Position Overview
Hawthorne Valley Farm is seeking a creamery operations manager to join its team. This position is full time with benefits.
Responsibilities
Main responsibilities include:
- Oversight of daily operation;
- Production scheduling;
- Financial management;
- Quality control;
- Sanitation procedures; and
- Assurance of compliance with certifying, state, federal agencies.
Qualifications
- 5-years creamery management and business experience;
- Strong communication/organizational skills;
- Good working knowledge of on-farm-dairy-processing and cheese making;
- Affinity and interest working in an "educational" environment;
- Flexibility; and
- Must be a team player.
Additional Information
In addition to the Hawthorne Valley Farm, the Hawthorne Valley Association today also includes:
- Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School: And nursery through grade 12, Waldorf day school with boarding and exchange programs.
- Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program: A research and outreach branch with a general focus on agriculture and land use change in Columbia County.
- Hawthorne Valley Center for Social Research: A research and outreach branch investigating the dynamics, jurisdiction, and interdependence of the three primary spheres of social life: culture, rights, and the economy.
- Hawthorne Valley Alkion Center: Offering Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy, Waldorf Teacher Training for Early Childhood through Grade 8, and visual arts courses.
- Hawthorne Valley Adonis Press: A publisher and distributor of books on phenomenological science, poetry, and essays.