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Biodynamic experience is required. Certification is preferred to offer an internship program.
If You are:
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Mature with good social and communication skills,
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Have Excellent management skills with all people and the farm,
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Well organized,
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Don’t mind working in a warm, humid, rainy environment,
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Willing to learn about the native environment, tropical plants and seasons.
We would like to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
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Coordinating work with the Biodynamic “BD” calendar, implementing overall BD practices: maintaining soil health, planting, harvesting, compost building, preparation applications, and record keeping.
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Participate with interviewing, training, and working with the farm crew.
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Coordinating deliveries of produce for markets and food hubs for distribution.(possible CSA).
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Keep track of inventory and materials, tools, supplies and order in a timely manner.
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Have a good relationship with farm equipment ie, maintenance, manage repairs.
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Knowledge and maintenance of the irrigation system that comes from mountain river water. We have a filtration system with a fifteen thousand gallon water tank.
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Removing invasive species, pest management.
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Work is 5-6 days per week, 5 to 6 hours a day, could be more if you have experience and ability to run an internship program, offer farm tours, and teach classes,
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Network with the Maui community, ie: attend Maui Farmers Union meetings.
You will get:
Private room, utilities, basic staples and a monthly stipend,
There is a communal farm kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor enclosed shower (see the stars at night!).There will be a one-month orientation period provided by the present farm manager, who is BD trained, but not certified. We are a drug and tobacco free environment.
Sincere Inquiries, please contact Christina Chang (808)344-4338