Farm Manager
Job Description
Aquacultural Research Corporation is seeking a fulltime Farm Manager. This position requires the management of several of our existing farms. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in the aquaculture industry with farm management knowledge. A flexible attendance schedule is required based on the tides. Additional responsibilities include but not limit to:
Duties and Responsibilities
· Planting and forecasting seed needs, preparing the ground and spreading and monitoring survival of seed.
· Farming the crop - predator control, transplanting, and thinning, harvesting.
· Records keeping of farm data from seeding to harvest and Maintenance.
· Coordinate with other managers to ensure crews work efficiently to maximize harvest.
· Responsibilities include the maintenance and repair of assigned farm equipment.
· Strong communication with crews and Managers.
Personal Qualities and Skills
- Reliable and Dependable
- Leadership Skills
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Motivated, Self-Starter
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel & Outlook
- Experience Driving forklift, Shellfish Farming, Boat operating preferred
- Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions
- Flexible 30 - 50 hours work week based on the tides, including full or partial weekends
Education
· College Degree preferred
· 3+ years of aquaculture or farming experience preferred
Physical Demands
· Must be able to sit, stand and/or walk on uneven terrain up to 8 hours a day.
· Must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.
· Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. up to 100lbs.
· Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers.
· Must have agility and balance to safely climb on machines, boats, etc.
· Must be able to drive to multiple locations.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits health insurance, 401K, paid vacation & sick time.
Wholesale Manager
Job Description
Aquacultural Research Corporation is seeking a fulltime Wholesale Manager. This position requires an experienced highly motivated self-starter, with buyer/seller experience, and market knowledge. The ideal candidate should have widespread knowledge in the shellfish industry and HAACP, State and Federal reporting laws. The Wholesale Manager will network with Buyer Wholesale dealers and Fishermen. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to: Receiving phone/email orders, calculating volume needed to fill orders, create tags, manifests and shipping logs. Assist the warehouse personnel with packing for shipping, data entry and log keeping.
Personal Qualities and Skills
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Organizational Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Compensation
Commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits health insurance, 401K, paid vacation & sick time.
Sales & Marketing Manager
Job Description
As the largest shellfish seed supplier in Massachusetts, A.R.C. plays a vital role in Massachusetts and regional shellfish communities by providing the highest quality shellfish– from seed to table – to growers, chefs and reef-builders across the country. We are a leader in aquaculture research and innovation, we support the shellfish industry through advocacy and restoration, we pioneer solutions to coastal challenges and we educate current and future generations of shellfish growers.
Position Description
The Sales & Marketing Manager, a new position, is the public facing representative of A.R.C and handles all communication between the company and our constituents, including shellfish growers, wholesale customers, retail, website, social media, press, shellfish organizations and community relations. The primary function of this position is to maintain and develop customer relations, to drive sales, to deliver an exceptional level of customer service, and to build a communication model between the company and our customers. The ideal candidate is an energetic team player with more than two years of applicable experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and an enthusiasm for shellfish and shellfish growers.
Major Areas of Responsibility
• Build strong community relations through the use of email campaigns and social media including Instagram, Facebook, twitter, etc.
• Compose and collaborate with others to generate all written communication for the organization and make sure that all materials are informative, accurate, consistent, compelling and timely.
• Develop strong working partnerships with shellfish growers
• Communicate with shellfish growers regarding their seed orders • Coordinate shellfish seed deliveries with nursery manager and growers
• Coordinate with shellfish growers for purchases of their market sized product
• Develop relationships with our existing wholesale clientele and expand to new customers
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Organized, detail oriented with strong planning skills
• Very strong people skills
• High energy, flexible, problem solver, innovative, curious, risk taker
• General knowledge of shellfish aquaculture and the Massachusetts shellfish aquaculture industry – will train
• Self starter with ability to work independently
• Team and individual leadership skills
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions as needed
• Proficient in MS Office, Constant Contact or other content management systems
• Full-time, year-round position. In season, time of day can be variable with the tides and often includes full or partial weekends
• Must be able to drive to multiple locations
Benefits
A.R.C offers health insurance for the employee and their family. We offer dental, 401K with match, life insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.
