Farm Office Assistant
reed farmBrooklyn, NY
$25-$28/hour
APPLYFarm Office Assistant
reed farmBrooklyn, NYJunior L3
$25-$28/hour
Office Clerks, GeneralSecretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and ExecutiveOffice and Administrative Support Workers, All Other
APPLY NOWReed Farm is seeking the right person to fill a year-round position as a Farm Office Assistant. The ideal candidate has some office, administrative, or customer service experience related to agriculture. They enjoy hard work with integrity in a fun and dedicated team dynamic, and they are passionate about local food systems as well as sustainable and regenerative agriculture. Willing to train the right person.
Compensation:
$25-$28/hour based on experience, accrued sick time, two weeks paid vacation, paid overtime (if over 40 hours in the week), plus chicken and eggs.
Schedule:
Part-time, year-round. ~25 hours/week (Monday to Friday, variable but generally 9am-2:30pm with unpaid half hour lunch break). Some flexible hours available to accommodate school schedules. Potential to become full-time within a few years.
About Reed Farm
Reed Farm is a family owned and operated, innovative, small-scale pastured (as season allows) poultry farm and on-farm state-inspected poultry processing facility in Western Massachusetts. We raise poultry for wholesale and provide the local farming community with custom poultry processing services. We are progressing towards a USDA Grant of Inspection, after which we will be the sole USDA poultry processing facility in MA, filling a crucial gap in the local food system. We are always learning, improving, and striving for work-life balance. We value integrity, inclusivity, having fun while working hard, education and outreach, and the strength of community. Find us at www.reedfarmpoultry.com and on Instagram at @reedfarmpoultry.
Job Description:
The Farm Office Assistant works closely with farm owners Kat and Peter and provides administrative and operational support for daily farm business activities. This role assists with customer communication, recordkeeping and filing, invoicing, inventory tracking, light housekeeping of common spaces, maintaining stock of farm and processing facility supplies, and coordination of farm operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced agricultural environment.
Duties and Responsibilities: Answer phone calls, emails, and customer inquiries
Maintain farm records, invoices, receipts, and filing systems
Assist with order processing, billing, and payment tracking
Coordinate delivery schedules and handle customer pickups
Track inventory, supplies, and product availability
Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and data entry records
Support payroll, employee scheduling, and timekeeping
Communicate with vendors, customers, and farm staff
Maintain organized office and administrative systems
Perform routine housekeeping to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming common spaces
Assist with planning and organization of on- and off-farm events, tours, and workshops
Help ensure compliance with food safety and farm documentation requirements
Support grant management and reporting
Update and maintain website content
Help create newsletters, flyers, social media posts, and promotional materials
Support farm operations during busy production periods when needed
Represent Reed Farm with courteous demeanor and appearance
Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Dropbox, and similar software
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and accuracy with records and data entry
Ability to sit, stand, and use office equipment for extended periods
Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
Ability to move between office, warehouse, and farm areas as needed
Ability to handle confidential information professionally
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Access to reliable transportation for commuting to farm for work
Preferred Candidates
Experience in agriculture, food production, or farm operations
Familiarity with bookkeeping or accounting software
Experience with Webflow platform for website design and maintenance
Ability to create high-quality visual content for farm marketing and outreach
Early morning, evening, weekend, or holiday availability during peak production periods or special events
Ability to identify, evaluate, and compile relevant information efficiently
Knowledge of inventory management and scheduling systems
Experience in pre- and post- grant management and reporting
Knowledge of and passion for sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices
Reed Farm is an equal opportunity employer.
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