Production Manager
14 days ago
Boise
Job Description PROGRAM SUMMARY: Global Gardens, a program of the Idaho Office for Refugee and Jannus, Inc., empowers farmers and gardeners from refugee backgrounds or those facing economic and linguistic barriers to grow food for their families and communities in an urban farming environment. The program provides education, garden plots, and resources to help participants share cultural food traditions, generate income, and access entrepreneurial opportunities. Global Gardens connects farmers to markets such as farmers markets, CSA members, and Boise-area restaurants. Current farm sites include South Five Mile Road, Pond Street, Healthwise, Blue Cross of Idaho, and Liberty Park, with expansion planned. POSITION SUMMARY: The Production Manager oversees day-to-day farm operations, infrastructure maintenance, and farmer training. This role provides technical guidance on sustainable urban farming practices, manages site improvements, supports grant reporting, and fosters strong community relationships. OUR VALUES: Our Values are Respect, Compassion, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbents(s) of any particular position. • Infrastructure Management: Oversee design, installation, and maintenance of farm infrastructure, including irrigation systems, greenhouses, cold storage, wash/pack stations, and composting facilities. Includes site assessment of potential farm sites., • Farmer Training & Mentorship: Develop and deliver training on sustainable production practices such as crop planning, soil management, greenhouse propagation, transplanting, cultivation, harvest, and post-harvest handling and storage., • Safety & Compliance: Ensure all production activities meet occupational health and safety standards, local regulations, and organic certification requirements; track and document critical incident reports., • Quality Control: Continuously evaluate and enhance production practices, infrastructure, and equipment to ensure farmers meet and exceed quality standards aligned with market expectations., • Operational Oversight: Schedule and manage general farm maintenance, including irrigation, mowing/tilling, weed control, and integrated pest management. Includes facilitation of seed selection and ordering., • Inventory & Resource Management: Prioritize, procure, track and manage equipment, supplies, and materials for vegetable production and program operations within allocated budget., • Collaboration: Work closely with the Distribution Manager to recruit, onboard, and train farmers and staff; co-develop and oversee food safety training and quality control standards and practices., • Community Engagement: With Program Director and Distribution Manager collaboratively develop and maintain partnerships with landowners and community entities, coordinate volunteer events, and lead farm tours., • Leadership: Supervise, coach, and evaluate the Farm Assistant and, if applicable, the Farm Apprentice. Foster a supportive environment for farmers through mentorship, conflict resolution, and intercultural awareness., • Reporting: Maintain and provide accurate financial and production data for grant compliance., • Genuine interest and support of Jannus’ mission, vision, and values. Integrating these concepts into daily activities to create healthy workplace environments., • 5+ years of sustainable farming experience., • Proven ability to manage rapidly changing conditions on multi-site urban vegetable production., • Strong leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills., • Self-motivated, flexible scheduling,, • Experience working with multicultural and vulnerable communities., • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills., • Proficiency in MS Office and basic digital tools., • Basic carpentry and mechanical skills and ability to safely operate power tools. Required: • Ability to work outdoors in seasonal conditions., • Safely lift up to 50 pounds., • Operate farming equipment and basic computer applications. TO APPLY: Complete the required Jannus, Inc. Employment Application available at . Please note that a cover letter and resume are required, and applications will be considered incomplete without this documentation. If you need any support completing the application, please reach out to Jannus HR at 208.336.5533. Applications will be accepted through February 6, 2026. Jannus, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Jannus does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.