The focus of the TCS Assistant Farm Manager will be to assist the Farm Manager in overseeing crews & manage all life cycles oysters & clams from seeding to harvest. This is an on-site assistant management position which requires attendance on any tide day or night year-round. This position will require 40-60 hours per week. The position is based in Sebastian, FL.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Educating the crews on rules, policies, safety procedures & Hazard analysis & critical control points (HACCP) practices
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a crew of 2-6 individuals
- Aid in managing labor for quality of work & efficiency to ensure crops are planted, maintained, & harvested effectively
- Farming & harvesting tasks include (but are not limited to): predator control & protection, & projecting & harvesting in an efficient & systematic manner
- Keeping farm data records from seeding to harvest
- Assist the farm manager in coordinating crews & equipment to maximize equipment & personnel utilization
- Ensure farm equipment is well maintained & cared for
- Recordkeeping for crews will be required
- Advise Farm Manager on crops and farm management. This includes species grown, crop rotation, farming practices, inventorying, and harvest techniques
- Work with the Senior Leadership team and Farm Manager to forecast and schedule crops for the farm, culling, packing, and shipping departments
- Work with the Executive Team and Farm Manager to develop and facilitate the success of new policy/ technology implementation
Job Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- A sincere interest in aquaculture/shellfish culture
- Minimum two years of shellfish experience
- Minimum one year of shellfish experience with production & grow out
- Minimum two years of boat handling & operating experience
- Minimum two years of trailering experience
- Team & individual leadership skills
- Strong organization & planning skills
- Must be punctual, predictable, & on time for work
- Ability to work independently at times with little direction
- Must work well with other crew members, & independently
- Must maintain positive company morale
- Sound decision making skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, Outlook, & Google Docs
- Strong technology understanding: ability to learn and work with both mobile & computer technologies
- Excellent verbal/written skills
- Experienced with boat handling & trailering
- Must maintain work area(s) & be respectful of neighboring communities & businesses
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions—wet, cold, hot, dry, & rough water, at various times of the day, including early morning hours, evenings, & weekends when necessary
- 45-60 hours per work week. Times and days are variable
Physical Demands:
- Must be a strong swimmer
- Must be physically able to lift, push, & pull up to 60 pounds
- Ability to sit, stand &/or walk on uneven ground
- The employee may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, & squat
- The vision requirements include (but is not limited to): close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception & the ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to speak & hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors & managers
- Must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling & fine manipulation
- Must have agility and balance to safely climb on machines, boats, docks, etc.
- Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable transportation to work sites in Indian River, St. Lucie, & Martin County
- Must have their own supply of dive mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, dive booties, rain gear, gloves etc.
Preferred Experience but not Required:
- Education: Bachelor’s
- CPR Certified
- Scuba Certified
- Knowledgeable about Florida's Indian River Lagoon ecosystems
- Hazard analysis & critical control points Certified (HACCP)
Compensation: $40,000– $56,500 annually, commensurate with experience
Closing Date: June 1, 2024
