[Sc-aquaponics] Fwd: Job Position Available in Kermit, WV!

Fri Oct 18 15:07:51 EDT 2019

Aquaponic folks,

Please see below some information on a aquaponic manager position opening soon in West Virginia.

Feel free to pass on to anyone you know who may be interested!

Regards,

Matt

[cid:DF6221B6-6BF3-4490-9FB4-06DD2F28C24E at home]

Matthew A. Smith
Program Director, Aquaculture Extension
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Madison County Extension Office
217 Elm Street, London, OH 43140
740.956.5049 Office
go.osu.edu/aqua<http://go.osu.edu/aqua>

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From: "Scott, Hannah M." <scott.1220 at osu.edu<mailto:scott.1220 at osu.edu>>
Subject: FW: Job Position Available in Kermit, WV!
Date: October 18, 2019 at 10:40:22 AM EDT
To: "Smith, Matthew A." <smith.11460 at osu.edu<mailto:smith.11460 at osu.edu>>

Just forwarding as an FYI about regional work. Hope you’re well!

Cooperatively,
[The Ohio State University]
Hannah Scott
CFAES Center for Cooperatives, Program Manager
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Science OSU South Centers
1864 Shyville Road, Piketon, OH 45661
740-289-2071 ext. 111 Office / 937-515-2881 Mobile
scott.1220 at osu.edu<mailto:scott.1220 at osu.edu> https://cooperatives.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/

From: Sprouting Farms [mailto:beth at sproutingfarms.org]
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2019 9:46 AM
To: Scott, Hannah M. <scott.1220 at osu.edu<mailto:scott.1220 at osu.edu>>
Subject: Job Position Available in Kermit, WV!

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Aquaponic Manager
Position Available in Kermit, WV!

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Sprouting Farms and the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority are partnering to develop and operate an Aquaponics Production and Training center located in Kermit, West Virginia. This project is funded by the WVDEP and US OSM Abandoned Mine Land Pilot program and is expected to begin operation in early 2020. Aquaponics is a system in which the waste produced by farmed fish supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically, which in turn purify the water. Our greenhouse will produce over 150,000 heads of fresh lettuce and over 20,000 pounds of fresh tilapia each year. Our aim is to operate the facility sustainability and employee 3 to 5 full-time staff. Additionally, we hope this operation can become a production model that can be replicated across Central Appalachia and build our ability to provide healthy and nutritious local food to our communities. Our facility, once fully operational, will implement an education and training program and invite would-be farmers, school groups, and others interested in learning about running an aquaponics operation. We look forward to working within the community of Kermit and becoming an entity that West Virginia and Mingo County can be proud of!
Job Description:
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about growing food sustainably in Appalachia. Our ideal candidate will have a background in horticulture, plant science, aquatic systems, and greenhouse management, and will be looking to apply their skills and experience in a new environment. Great people skills are an important part of the role – we’re a small team and you’ll be responsible for ensuring all aquaponics staff are working effectively for both supervised and unsupervised tasks. You will be involved in both the plant and fish elements of the farm, and although it will not be essential to have experience in fish farming, ideal candidates should be will be willing to learn. We are looking for someone who will join the team and grow with us. It is important that you share our organization's values and are prepared to work hard to deliver a high standard of work. Additionally, our ideal candidate will learn how our social enterprise works and be intimately involved in the business management; and be part of moving the non-profit social enterprise to a- profitable stand alone business. Above all, you need to be a team player – our team is our most important asset and you’ll be a vital part of it.
Responsibilities:
The Operations Manager will be responsible for the daily production of any and all vegetables and fish produced in the aquaponics greenhouse. All operations will be done in accordance with the HACCP and food safety plans, strict biosecurity measures, and standard operating procedures. Along with the daily duties mentioned above, the Operations Manager will be responsible for all record keeping within the greenhouse, including but not limited to, plant and harvest data, fish life stage, water quality data, and water use data.
Specific Responsibilities will include:
● Follow daily, weekly, monthly, and as-needed checklists for routine system maintenance.
● Plan and assist with cleaning and general maintenance associated with the entire aquaponics system.
● Make employment recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.
● Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet goals. Internally audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to.
● Planning of all seeding and harvesting activities.
● Ensuring that all farm activities are carried out in line with Standard Operating Procedures and health and safety requirements.
● Providing regular Farm Operations reports to the management team.
● Staff Training.
● Conducting Farm Tours.
● May require some weekend work and evening work depending on the season, system condition, and harvest requirements.
● Ability to lift 50 pounds.
● Quarterly reporting back to the Board of Directors and Management team on progress and targets.
Required Experience:
● Experience growing leafy salads, herbs, microgreens and other vegetables in hydroponic systems.
● Experience with aquaculture equipment and management of fish system.

If you are interested in this position or wish to learn more, please email Fritz Boettner at fritz at sproutingfarms.org<mailto:fritz at sproutingfarms.org?subject=Aquaponic%20Position%20in%20Kermit%2C%20WV>

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