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Job Title


Assistant Business Manager


Company : Siena Farms


Location : Alton,


Created : 2026-03-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are seeking a hardworking, committed, talented individual motivated by a career interest in food systems to join our 2026 team as an Assistant Business Manager. Siena Farms Assistant Business Manager is a core member of the yearround team for our 50acre noncertified organic vegetable farm. They are supervised by the Business Manager and Owner, and work closely with other managers and members of the Siena Farms team to help professionally manage and operate the farms CSA membership, marketing and outreach, events, people management, and key administrative and business development tasks. The Assistant Business Manager, like all of our employees, are held to high standards for respect, kindness, organization, communication, positive attitude, work quality, work ethic, work pace, and work schedule. Of all of these values, respect and kindness for coworkers is the top priority, as everything else follows from that. Primary responsibilities of our Assistant Business Manager include but are not limited to the management and execution of the following areas: CSA Management Manage CSA pack counts, member schedules, and distribution lists Participate in weekly box pack, as needed Serve as primary contact for home delivery service and CSA host sites Provide CSA customer service and coordinate schedule changes for members Marketing and Outreach Compose weekly newsletters and promotional eblasts Maintain a marketing plan and calendar Assist in creating engaging social media posts and advertising content Develop and manage customer recruitment and retention strategies Analyze marketing data to strengthen outreach and engagement Develop Employer Sponsored Farm Share program and lead outreach and sales efforts of the program Collaborate with Retail Managers on retail marketing initiatives and promotions Human Resources Assist with biweekly payroll, employee onboarding, and benefits administration Maintain and track employee timeoff records Support worker compensation, liability, and vehicle insurance management Help interview & hire new employees, draft job postings & descriptions, and update employee policies Coordinate employee reviews and assist in maintaining HR documentation Business Development Support grant writing and business planning initiatives Participate in business management and financial planning meetings Assist with monthly and annual budgets and financial reports in collaboration with the Business Manager, bookkeeper, and accountant Help track and analyze CSA and retail sales data to inform crop planning and goal setting Community Engagement Help manage and grow the Community Sponsored Farm Share program, maintain the programs data, and coordinate distribution Plan and coordinate events, such as volunteer harvest days, farm dinners, staff events, etc. Manage community inquiries and develop new ways to engage with the community Serve as liaison with family restaurants and develop new ways of engagement, including Community Supported Restaurant shares Collaborate with the Retail Manager on retail food security efforts Secondary Responsibilities of the Assistant Business Manager, when and if the primary responsibilities described above are accomplished and/or based on priorities of the farm as a whole, include: Assisting with crop harvest, washup, CSA and order packing, deliveries, field work, and farm facility and infrastructure care and maintenance. Qualifications Several years of professional experience in administrative, business management, or operations roles with supervisory or leadership experience preferred Experience with the CSA model and operations of a farm business Career interest in sustainable agriculture, local food systems, or communitybased small businesses One or more seasons of handson farm work preferred Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly Strong organizational and timemanagement skills, with the ability to prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities in a fastpaced environment Exceptional attention to detail and followthrough Ability to problemsolve independently while collaborating effectively within a small, closeknit team Highlevel proficiency with Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with customer correspondence Experience with Shopify web maintenance is a plus, but not required Schedule Our Assistant Business Manager position is considered a fulltime, yearround position, averaging 40 hours/week spread over 4 days per week in the ''cold months'' (December through March), and averaging 50 hours / week spread over 5 days in the ''warm months'' (April through November). Core schedule during December through March is 7am 5pm four weekdays per week (either MH or TF). Core schedule during April through November is Monday through Friday, 7am 5pm. One paid hour of lunch break per day is allotted to all farm staff on any given work day. Compensation Salary range: $50k - $60k Generous PTO package, and fully covered health insurance benefits 90 days after start date. Perks include a weekly veggie farm share to take home, additional access to surplus produce, plus employee discounts at Siena Farms'' retail sites and family restaurants Oleana and Sofra . Other We do not offer onfarm housing Reliable transportation to and from the farm in Sudbury is required. To Apply Please email a letter of interest and a resum to . We look forward to hearing from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr