Chief Urban Farmer

at  MicroHabitat

JOB POSITION: CHIEF URBAN FARMER

Are you looking to work for a company that values sustainability and helps build greener cities and communities?
MicroHabitat is seeking a motivated, ambitious individual with strong leadership and a passion for farming to fill the position of Chief Farmer.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Chief Farmer will lead urban agriculture projects for a multicultural clientele in various districts of their region. Reporting to the Operations Director, this individual will be responsible for planning, setting up, supervising, and managing food production areas. They will also handle client communication, collaborate with the sales and marketing teams, and oversee all urban farming operations in their region. The role includes educating and transferring urban farming knowledge to a diverse audience.

CLIENT EXPERIENCE AND MARKETING:

• Manage project coordination and client accounts in the region.
• Send communications, marketing materials, and content to clients.
• Ensure client satisfaction and loyalty.
• Share operational reports with partners and clients.
• Enhance client satisfaction processes.
• Collect marketing content for the marketing and sales teams.
• Ensure the MicroHabitat brand shines across all regional activities.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Strong mobilization skills.
• Participative leadership.
• Vision and passion for urban agriculture and sustainability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Autonomy, versatility, and resourcefulness.
• Strong initiative and organizational skills.
• Ability to simplify and share knowledge.
• Patience, empathy, and generosity.
• Group facilitation and management skills.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and oversee urban agriculture projects.
• Manage client accounts and production zones.
• Guide and evaluate urban farming activities in the region.
• Work with the MicroHabitat team to expand the company globally and promote urban farming in each city.
• Conduct educational workshops for clients of all ages.

OFF-SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare MicroHabitat infrastructure, vehicles, and stock storage for winter.
• Handle other tasks as assigned during the off-season.
• Ensure client satisfaction during the off-season.
• Participate in operational process improvements.
• Support the sales team with lead generation.