Assistant Farm Manager - FT

Under the general direction and supervision of the Farm Manager, the Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for the completion of the day-to-day activities of the SCC production farm and land lab. Duties will be scheduled by the Farm Manager and coordinated with the Ag Faculty and Staff. The Assistant Farm Manager regularly works with students while providing a safe and supportive learning environment. This is a full-time regular position, and the Assistant Farm Manager is required to live on SCC’s Agriculture Center property. An unfurnished house with 3 bedrooms and a 2-car garage is provided.

Essential Functions

The Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for the completion of all College farm operations, including, but not limited to:

1. Provide a first point of contact to entities inside and outside of SCC for emergencies such as livestock out, facility (storm damage, severe weather, etc.), or infrastructure failure (loss of power, water, heat, fans, etc.).
2. Ensure the livestock facilities are kept in a clean and organized state that promotes animal welfare and student learning opportunities.
3. Operation of agricultural equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner at all times of the year, including, but not limited to, planting, harvest, pesticide/herbicide application, haying, and other ag activities. On and off-highway use of a semi-truck and trailer for moving grain and other ag products will also be necessary.
4. Comply with and enforce applicable safety protocols, OSHA standards, biosecurity measures, and College safety procedures related to agricultural operations, equipment use, and student activities.
5. Provide day-to-day direction, oversight, and instruction to student employees, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, reinforcing safety expectations, and reporting concerns to the Farm Manager.
6. Coordinate with the Farm Manager, part-time, and student workers to ensure coverage of chores and other daily activities. This includes the responsibility of ensuring these duties are covered on evenings, weekends, and holidays, regardless of student worker availability.
7. Participate as needed in regular meetings with Faculty and Staff to coordinate Student Lab activities and Classroom Projects with Ag Production activities.
8. Provide as needed for the transportation, receipt, unloading, storage, and care of Ag inputs such as livestock and their associated feed, vaccines, nutrients, hay, tack/gear; fence upkeep, repair, and replacement supplies; crop inputs such as seed, fertilizer, and chemicals; equipment and machinery repair and maintenance; and fuel, tires, and other ag-related supplies.
9. Coordinate with Faculty and Staff for the transport of Ag Produce such as Livestock, Grain, Feed, Hay, etc.
10. Coordinate with the Ag Faculty for recordkeeping and precision agriculture data collection to be used in tracking farm or livestock productivity and for the instruction of students in industry best practices.
11. Supervise the day-to-day activities of student employees.
12. Interact with colleagues, students, staff, supervisors, and the public in a manner that will project a positive image of the Ag Program and the College. This includes support of SCC Policies, Goals, and Strategic Plans.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School Diploma plus four (4) years of experience as a farm hand or similar duties in an Agriculture Production or Livestock Production environment.
2. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to qualify for auto insurance.
3. Must currently hold, or must obtain within 12 months of hire, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Salary

$20.95 per hour

Benefits

SCC BEN Dollars – Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee’s paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College’s contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan – Group Retirement Account (GRA).

Schedule

Normal working hours for this full-time regular position are scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, requiring a minimum of a 40-hour work week, based on a 260-day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.