Position Title: Farm Manager
Name of Ranch/Business: Auchmar Plantation
Location: Washington, LA
Position Description: Auchmar Plantation is seeking an experienced full-time Farm Manager, with an option to live onsite if necessary, and manage the farm year-round. The position reports directly to the farm owners and is responsible for managing the overall operation of the farm. Excellent benefit and compensation package is provided for the Farm Manager including an on-site lodging, industry leading base salary depending on experience, farm vehicle or vehicle allowance, cell phone allowance, matched IRA retirement plan, and PTO (Paid-Time Off). Farm Description: Auchmar Plantation is a 1,000 plus acre, privately owned hunting and farming operation that is situated in St. Landry Parish Louisiana. The farm is primarily used for the entertainment and enjoyment of the owners, their families, friends, clients, and employees. The farm does not offer commercial hunting. Auchmar Plantation offers a large, stocked lake and offers beautiful views of the farm. The main attraction of the farm is deer and duck hunting.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Safety mindset / culture
- Needs to be available 24/7 as needed for the owners and guests
- Must have experience managing a wildlife and farming operation
- Excellent leadership
- Excellent communication skills – ownership, guests, employees, suppliers, and vendors
- Capability to host and support guests with a user-friendly personality
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
- Competent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Working knowledge of septic, well, electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems
Responsibilities: This position will include but is not limited to:
- Oversee and manage all farm operations including safety, property, facilities, wildlife/hunting, employees, and guest experience
- Manage existing farm employees
- Help develop and manage annual budget
- Help manage all outside suppliers and vendors
- Meet with farm guests to provide an overview and orientation of activities available during their stay
- Develop and manage a maintenance and housekeeping program for the main lodge and all other housing facilities that will ensure all facilities remain in top working order and have a high level of cleanliness
- Attain training needed to improve and keep up with the needs of the farm
- Support farm guests in use of property during frequent and regular presence on site, including assistance with grocery shopping, and other tasks relating to use and enjoyment of the farm including all entertainment the farm offers
Estimated Salary: Commensurate with experience.
To Apply: Please email or call the ranch contact listed below.
Ranch Contact Name:
Will Mills
judyd@mpwproperties.com || 337-232-1438