About Many Hands Peace Farm
Many Hands Peace Farm is a two acre farm and food forest that supports the Mission of The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center, located in Highlands, NC. By providing educational opportunities for guests, growing food for our community, and conscientiously stewarding the natural world around us, Many Hands Peace Farm seeks to inspire people of all ages, transform lives, and build a more compassionate, connected world.
Located at the entrance to our campus on sunny, open land, Many Hands Peace Farm consists of multiple field plots with rich soil, a small propagation greenhouse, a hoophouse for season extension, a composting area, a young food forest, abundant native and perennial landscaping, and a historic stable building used for poultry and tool storage. We farm with respect for the interdependent web of life, using regenerative farming techniques and permaculture principles, such as limited tillage, cover cropping, integrated pest management, composting, and mulching. Many Hands Peace Farm aims to preserve the health of the soil, water, and diverse ecosystems on our site in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
Summary of Key Duties
The Farm Manager will be a part of The Mountain’s leadership team as we continue to develop the farm and its educational programs to further our Mission.
The Farm Manager will manage and execute duties associated with the day-to-day and long-term operation of our farm. This includes the appearance and upkeep of the farm fields, food forest, historic stable building, greenhouse, hoop house, and poultry. They will supervise employees, manage volunteers, oversee farm budgets, and contribute to strategic planning efforts. Because programs and education are a large part of our Mission and values at The Mountain, the Farm Manager will integrate, develop and deliver educational activities based on sustainable food systems and regenerative agriculture practices. In order to successfully execute this scope of work, the Farm Manager will collaborate across various departments, including Kitchen, Facilities, Youth and Adult Programs, and Guest Services. Core Responsibilities
● Production: Grow food for our community
● Education: Design, host, and manage educational events and opportunities at MHPF
● Environmental Stewardship: Apply regenerative agriculture and permaculture principles to care for the land and enhance the food forest
To Apply
For more information and to apply online, please visit: https://www.themountainrlc.org/job/farm-manager/
Job Description: https://www.themountainrlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Farm-Manager-Job-Description.pdf
Position is open until filled, with latest start date in March 2025 and preference for as soon as possible. For questions, please contact Tiffany.Torres@themountainrlc.org.