ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:Kempton, IL

Compensation: $60,000 to $75,000, based on experience

ABOUT BELLTOWN FARMS

Belltown Farms owns and operates large scale farms in the US, transitioning land to USDA

certified organic and operating them in line with regenerative principles.

Belltown believes that regenerative farming provides an opportunity to produce healthy food,

while having a positive impact on soil health, biodiversity, carbon emissions and local

communities, as well as delivering compelling financial returns for investors.

Belltown acquired its first farm in 2019 and aims to grow to 100,000 acres by 2029, spread

across the US.

SUMMARY OF JOB

Provide overall hands on and supervisory support to the Farm Manager and team members, ensuring all aspects of our Belltown Farms operations are executed to the highest of standards, productively and safely

Essential job functions

Assume farm manager duties when the farm manager is absent
Safely and effectively operate farm equipment used inorganic grain crop production, including but not limited to large tractors, combines, tillage machinery, planting equipment, and cultivation equipment
Able to handle routine maintenance and general repairs
Load and unload grain storage, seed, and equipment as needed
Accurately document grain shipments as per company protocols
Support Farm Manager with daily team organization

The ideal candidate will have much of the folowing experience

2-4 years farming or land maintenance work
Organic farming experience
Row crop and small grain production experience
Basic understanding of grain bin operations and grain conditioning
Regenerative agriculture mindset
Understanding of Precision Ag systems on equipment

WHO YOU ARE:

Aptitude for leadership
Enthusiasm for continuous development
Strong organization and planning skills
Flexible and adaptable, with a positive, can do – will do attitude
Attention to detail
Communicate respectfully, clearly and openly with others

Requirements

Ability to work additional hours during Harvest seasons
Valid Driver’s License; clean driving record
DOT Physical (upon hire) and pass background checks

Preferred Requirements

CDL preferred but not required

BENEFITS:

Vacation and sick pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer-paid for employee and 50% for dependents)
401k employer contribution

Physical DEMANDS

Working outdoors and walking on uneven terrain
Ability to work in dusty conditions
Ability to sit, climb and balance as well as bend and kneel frequently
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds or more occasionally. Twisting with weight as needed.
Manual dexterity, coordination and constant movement and use of limbs required.

Belltown is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring equality, tackling discrimination, promoting diversity in our workforce, creating an inclusive working environment, and fostering good relationships between diverse groups of employees. All employees and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, marital or civil union status, disability, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local law.

Submit your resume to careers@belltownfarms.com to apply

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