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MARKETING/HR MANAGER

05/10/19 — Farm

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for General HR duties for JBG Organic including recruitment/hiring/training/orientation, and assisting with bi-weekly payroll.  Additionally this individual will work directly with Farm Owner to plan, execute and evaluate/monitor overall business marketing initiatives. This individual will also serve as the primary contact point for all media and tour requests as well as assist with planning and execution of several annual farm events.  Additionally this position will assist with some administrative and farm operation responsibilities.

 

DUTY LOCATION:

JBG Organic Farm, Garfield, Texas Farm: 4008 River Road, 78612

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

HR
  • Oversee the hiring of all positions at the Hergotz Lane and River Road farm locations
  • Coordinate volunteers at the River Rd Farm
  • Develop marketing materials to recruit staff and volunteers as needed.  Plan and execute distribution of signage. Maintain contacts with local businesses (wellness coordinators, team leads) and schools for farm volunteer days.
  • Prepare, post and manage employee job postings on various platforms
  • Assist with the interview, hiring and training of employees.  Assist with termination, employee exit interviews and employee exit checklist.
  • Manage JBG Organic jobs email account, and maintain interview and hiring calendar
  • Addressing any employment relations issues, such as work complaints and harassment allegations
  • Serve as the point-person for employees questions, grievances, and serve as a liaison between staff and management
  • Assist Operations Manager with bi-weekly Payroll (ADP)
  • Job Injury Reporting and Work Compensation Coordination
 

MARKETING/PR
  • Field all media and tour requests, and work with farm owner to prioritize, schedule, and respond to inquiries
  • Alert local media through press releases or other means of upcoming events, or exciting happenings at JBG.
  • Work with management and staff to brainstorm, plan, and execute opportunities for creative engagement with our CSA Members.
  • Work with farm owner to select and implement marketing measures to achieve annual CSA Membership goals.  
  • Responsible for professional writing and editing for various outlets including press releases, general marketing materials, JBG website, internal communications
  • Coordinate regularly with JBG marketing staff and provide content for candid, ‘behind the scenes’ photo and video content from farm and updates on farm happenings and news
  • Maintain professional networks with influential media outlets and journalists to place stories about company news and other initiatives.
  • Assist with event planning
  • Create written and visual content (press releases, corporate announcements, and creative content).
  • Collaborate with owner and management, to craft and pitch press releases and thought leadership columns.
  • Work with owner, management and staff to promote, plan and execute 3-6 annual farm events including: Annual Spring Picnic, Annual Fall Open House, Gardening Workshops, Canning Workshops, Farm Dinners, CSA Member Meet-Ups, and Employee Holiday Parties, U-Picks
  • Develop content for JBG Blog
  • Work with Web Developer to update website content and design
 

FARM OPERATIONS
  • Periodically may be required to run errands to pick up parts, supplies, or transport employees or vehicles
  • Supply ordering
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required
  • Bachelor or Masters in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or Graphic Design preferred
  • 3-5 Years work experience required in a related field
 

Preferred
  • Bilingual, English & Spanish
  • Experience in PR, HR, or marketing fields
  • Experience with ADP or other major payroll systems
  • A passion for local organic agriculture
  • Experience with Excel, Word Press or HTML
  • Experience with desktop publishing, graphic design software (Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop)
  • General IT Expertise - Computer/hardware/telephone troubleshooting, networking, software….a big plus!
 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Desired
  • Seeking highly organized individual who prefers muli-tasking and working in a fast paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent creative/professional writing and copy editing skills
  • Ability to work on strategic planning as well as organize and focus on day-to-day tasks
  • Team Player...Flexibility to help out where needed.
  • Responds well under pressure with strict deadlines
  • This individual should be a “people person” and should be able to connect with our diverse employee population, with local media outlets, as well as with farm guests
 

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.  Weekend shifts occasionally depending on special local events or Farm Events.

 

PAY:

$15-18/hr, depending on experience

 

BENEFITS:

Vacation and sick leave, health insurance and weekly organic vegetable CSA share and eggs every two weeks
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