CSA Farm Manager at Farm Job Search New York State
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
A challenging yet rewarding position combining management with hands-on farming; ideal for seasoned professionals in agriculture.
- Full-time management role in sustainable agriculture
- Housing provided alongside competitive benefits
- Opportunity to engage in community-supported farming
- Physical demands may not suit every candidate
Pros
- Significant responsibility in managing farm operations
- Opportunity to educate others and promote sustainable practices
- Diverse daily tasks ensuring engaging work
- Salaried position with housing included
Cons
- Highly physical role potentially demanding under weather conditions
- Expectation of varied hours to meet farm needs
- Specific experience requirements may restrict applicant pool
Who it's for
Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced farm managers passionate about sustainability
- Individuals eager to educate and train new farmers
- Candidates wanting hands-on agricultural management roles
Not recommended for
- New entrants to the agriculture field
- Those seeking desk jobs or standard office hours
- Individuals uncomfortable with physical labor
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
CSA Farm Manager (6359)
Location: Southamtpon, New York State
Job Number: 6359
The Peconic Land Trust, formed in 1983, conserves Long Island’s working farms, natural lands and heritage for our communities now and in the future. We are seeking a full-time Farm Manager to work at the Trust’s Quail Hill Farm in Amagansett, New York. Quail Hill Farm, a stewardship project of the Trust established in 1990, consists of 35 tillable acres serving over 200 families. A central part of our mission at QHF is to educate the public concerning such issues as soil health, our seed supply, food security, and sustainable, organic farming practices. Our goals include providing a plethora of delicious, healthful produce through our highly unique Pick-Your-Own CSA program, and training new farmers through our Advanced Apprenticeship Program.
The Farm Manager is responsible, in coordination with the QHF Director, for the day to day farm operations, with a concentration on field preparation, cultivation and machine maintenance, and the supervision of apprentices and volunteers. The Manager also coordinates harvesting for wholesale accounts, farmer’s markets, and the summer and winter CSA shares. Qualifications:The ideal candidate must have five years of farming experience including familiarity with sustainable agricultural practices, at least 50 hours of tractor operation, and an understanding of regenerative agricultural practices on a field production scale. Preferred qualifications include fluency with Microsoft Office and Quickbooks, as well as, excellent record keeping and communication skills. Experience with organic farming, growing in the Northeast, mentoring and supervising others, CSA systems, machine maintenance, and educational farming a plus. The position requires five years of experience and reports to the Director of Quail Hill Farm. Housing is provided. This is a full-time, salaried and benefited position. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. EOE. Benefits:
This position is a regular full-time Trust employee position that includes housing (including utilities), health insurance, life insurance, disability; paid vacation, personal, holidays and sick days; and 403B retirement opportunity; opportunities for professional training, etc.
