Farm Manager/Instructor

~ Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) is a premier institution of higher learning with a reputation of innovation, academic excellence, and affordability. ~

The college has campuses in Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties, as well as a number of centers to serve those areas. It has an expansive distance education program that attracts students both within and beyond its geographical locations. 

CCCC offers Associate Degrees in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees. 

Position Overview 

The Student Organic Farm Manager is responsible for managing the on-campus learning environment known as the CCCC Student Farm. 

Responsibilites 

• As manager this person will mentor, model and teach farming skills appropriate in a sustainable, organic diversified farm setting.
• The manager oversees all daily and seasonal farm tasks including maintenance of the facilities, equipment, on-farm livestock care and timely management of production spaces.
• As "the face" of the farm, the manager leads farm tours, coordinates with faculty, staff, community members and works daily with sustainable agriculture students. 

Qualifications  

Education: 

• AS in Sustainable Agriculture and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. 
• BS in Crop Science, Soil Science, Agroecology, and/or related area is preffered.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Have organic farming experience at both mechanized/field production scale as well as hand/garden scale and experience with appropriate tools (tractor and tiller experience essential).
• Have a commitment to and enjoyment of working with students.
• Work well in a collaborative and team environment.
• Have a positive, enthusiastic, and supportive attitude.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have 4 or more years of organic farming experience including 2 years of farm management experience.
• Have building, maintenance, and general handy-person skills.