Compost Specialist

Last Updated On: August 28th, 2024 at 10:17AM MST

Contact information
Farm Address:
1015 Long Pond Rd
Blakeslee, Pennsylvania, 18347

Primary Contact: Aslynn
Primary Phone:
    Type: Office
    Number: 5706461100
    Email: aslynn@poconoorganics.com

Website:

Internship information
General Farm Description: Pocono Organics is a 380 acre Regenerative Organic Certified farm.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: ASAP
Internship Ends: n/a
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: 9/10/24
Minimum Length of Stay: n/a

Internship Details:

Job Title: Compost Specialist

 

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday             Hours: 7:00 – 3:00 PM

 

Location: Pocono Organics

 

Job Summery:

 

The compost specialist of Pocono organics will operate under PCO, ROC and all other compliance guidelines while conducting the daily activities and goals of the composting department. This role requires coordinating efforts with the various departments of farm operations to ensure efficient processes while maintaining high standards of product quality and overall safety. The composting specialist plays a critical role of the farm ops team by upholding the mission, vision and regenerative organic practices of Pocono Organics.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Execute the production plan with precision and minimal error to meet production goals, apply corrective action when necessary.
  • Coordinate material collection from all other departments of Pocono Organics and Pocono Raceway
  • Produce compost by means of the compost machine, windrows, vermicompost and compost tea.
  • Create compost recipes for specialized applications
  • Operate the composting machine
  • Maintain windrows of compost
  • Coordinate deliveries of material to the farm
  • Keep accurate records and logs to satisfy all compliance requirements
  • Store all tools, supplies, equipment in an organized and safe manor that maintains its integrity over time
  • Collect data and perform testing when requested
  • Keep accurate supply inventory and submit purchase orders
  • Contribute to landscaping efforts
  • Contribute to housekeeping efforts
  • Care for livestock
  • Adhere to all food safety protocols
  • Establish a culture of safety, observe all safety policy and procedures
  • Support all other departments as requested
  • All other duties as assigned

 

Skill

  • Operate equipment, implements, vehicles in a skilled and safe manor
  • Understand the action, function, benefits and risks of equipment, implements, tools and vehicles.
  • Perform regular maintenance on equipment, tools, vehicles within your skill set. Report when necessary
  • Engage with teamwork and self-motivated for solo tasks
  • Digital Literacy
  • Excellent communication skills; verbal, written, digital

 

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of agricultural experience with particular interest in soil health and regenerative organic agriculture
  • Proficient in MS office suite
  • Public Speaking is a plus

 

Physical Demands

  • Must be willing to work in all types of weather year round
  • Able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
  • Indoor and outdoor work
  • Able to adapt hours according to the season to meet productions goals

 

Benefits

  • Cross-Training opportunities
  • Participation in continuing education credits for current work-related certifications
  • Request attendance to ag conferences to remain current o industry standards
  • Employee Discount
  • Village Perks

 


Educational Opportunities: n/a

Skills Desired: Experience with Compost

Meals: no

Stipend: no

Housing: no

Preferred method of Contact: email

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