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Production may include specialty crops, row crops, small grains, poultry, forage, or other enterprises that are operationally and economically viable within a standard utility-scale solar site.\nScope of Service:\nDevelop annual and seasonal production plans for crop, livestock, forage, and other viable enterprises within the solar array.\nLead planting, pest and weed management, harvest, post-harvest handling, and daily farm activities.\nEvaluate enterprises based on site conditions, infrastructure, market demand, labor needs, and financial viability.\nManage the operating budget, purchasing, inventory, production records, sales channels, and enterprise performance.\nTrack yields, labor, equipment use, costs, and revenue to refine operations and recommend scaling opportunities.\nRecruit, train, and support employees, contractors, and prospective farmers for the farm enterprise.\nDevelop and maintain operating procedures for production, equipment use, food handling, site access, and farm safety.\nCoordinate agricultural work with Sol Systems staff, solar operations and maintenance teams, contractors, and technical specialists, including planning infrastructure and identifying and mitigating operational and compliance risks.\nQualifications\nWe are looking for an established farm manager who combines practical production experience with sound business judgment. This person does not need to be an expert in every potential enterprise, but must be able to manage a diversified operation, learn quickly, bring in outside expertise where needed, and make sound decisions about scale.\nRequired:\n2-5+ years of farm management, production agriculture, or comparable agricultural operations experience.\nNo solar experience required\nDemonstrated experience independently planning and executing farm operations.\nExperience with farm budgeting, purchasing, recordkeeping, or enterprise management.\nStrong entrepreneurial, problem-solving, and organizational skills.\nAbility to work effectively with farmers, buyers, community organizations, contractors, technical specialists, and non-agricultural site personnel.\nValid driver’s license and ability to perform the physical requirements of farm work.\nPreferred:\nExperience with several of the following: Crop production systems, including specialty or row crop systems\n Agrivoltaics \n Farm equipment maintenance and mechanization\n Direct, wholesale, or institutional markets\n• Agricultural education or workforce development\n\nRelevant agricultural education is preferred but not required when supported by substantial practical experience. Prior agrivoltaics experience is beneficial, but not required. \nTo Apply: Please submit a resume and rate requirements.\nDeadline: We hope to hire for this position immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.\nSol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. 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