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Looking to join our team? Full-time & part-time employment opportunities are open until filled.
Please send a cover letter, resumé, & list of at least 3 references to Nicolette Mariano (OysterNicolette@gmail.com)
Assistant Oyster Farm Manager
Treasure Coast Shellfish, LLC is a woman-owned & operated oyster farm based in Sebastian, FL. We have a small nursery system & a 6.5-acre water column lease where we are currently in the process of expanding & installing more floating gear.
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​The focus of the TCS Assistant Farm Manager will be to assist the Farm Manager in overseeing crews & manage all life cycles oysters & clams from seeding to harvest. This is an on-site assistant management position which requires attendance on any tide day or night year-round. This position will require 40-60 hours per week. The position is based in Sebastian, FL.
Job Type and Compensation
Full-time, contract. $45,000.00 - $58,500.00 per year, commensurate with experience
Responsibilities
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Educating the crews on rules, policies, safety procedures & Hazard analysis & critical control points (HACCP) practices.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a crew of 2-6 individuals.
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Aid in managing labor for quality of work & efficiency to ensure crops are planted, maintained, & harvested effectively.
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Farming & harvesting tasks include (but are not limited to): predator control & protection, & projecting & harvesting in an efficient & systematic manner.
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Keeping farm data records from seeding to harvest.
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Assist the farm manager in coordinating crews & equipment to maximize equipment & personnel utilization.
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Ensure farm equipment is well maintained & cared for.
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Recordkeeping for crews will be required.
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Advise Farm Manager on crops and farm management. This includes species grown, crop rotation, farming practices, inventorying, and harvest techniques.
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Work with the Senior Leadership team and Farm Manager to forecast and schedule crops for the farm, culling, packing, and shipping departments.
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Work with the Executive Team and Farm Manager to develop and facilitate the success of new policy/ technology implementation.
Requirements
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A sincere interest in aquaculture/shellfish culture.
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Minimum two years of shellfish experience.
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Minimum one year of shellfish farm.
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Minimum one year of shellfish experience with production & grow out.
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Minimum two years of boat handling & operating experience.
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Minimum two years of trailering experience.
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Team & individual leadership skills.
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Strong organization & planning skills.
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Must be punctual, predictable, & on time for work.
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Ability to work independently at times with little direction.
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Must work well with other crew members, & independently.
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Must maintain positive company morale.
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Sound decision making skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, & Google Docs.
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Strong technology understanding: ability to learn and work with both mobile & computer technologies.
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Excellent verbal/written skills.
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Experienced with boat handling & trailering.
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Must maintain work area(s) & be respectful of neighboring communities & businesses.
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Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions - wet, cold, hot, dry, & rough water, at various times of the day, including early morning hours, evenings, & weekends when necessary.
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45-60 hours per work week. Times and days are variable.
Physical Demands
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Must be a strong swimmer.
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Must be physically able to lift, push, & pull up to 60 pounds.
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Ability to sit, stand &/or walk on uneven ground.
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The employee may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, & squat.
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The vision requirements include (but is not limited to): close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception & the ability to adjust focus.
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Must be able to speak & hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors & managers.
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Must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling & fine manipulation.
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Must have agility and balance to safely climb on machines, boats, docks, etc.
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Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable transportation to work sites in Indian River, St. Lucie, & Martin County.
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Must have their own supply of dive mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, dive booties, rain gear, gloves etc.
Preferred Skills
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Education: Bachelor’s
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CPR Certified
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Scuba Certified
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Knowledgeable about Florida's Indian River Lagoon ecosystems
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Hazard analysis & critical control points Certified (HACCP)
**Please Include Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 References**
Oyster Farm Hand
Treasure Coast Shellfish, LLC is a woman-owned & operated oyster farm based in Sebastian, FL. We have a small nursery system & a 6.5-acre water column lease where we are currently in the process of expanding & installing more floating gear.
We are looking for curious, energetic, & self-motivated individuals who want to learn about the oyster aquaculture industry - in particular, the farming process. The company is dedicated to sustainable shellfish farming, utilizing the most innovative growing techniques. Both full-time and part-time/seasonal opportunities are available for this position.
Job Type and Compensation
Full-Time, Part-Time, & Seasonal. $14.00-$15.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
Responsibilities
& Requirements
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Must be organized, punctual, & on time for work.
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Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable transportation to work sites in Indian River County
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Must be capable of understanding & following instructions from the supervisor.
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Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions - wet, cold, hot, dry, & rough water, at various times of the day, including early morning hours, evenings, & weekends when necessary.
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Must be able to swim.
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Must be comfortable being in water where you cannot see or touch the bottom.
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Must be comfortable on a boat for 8-10 hours a day.
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Must be physically able to lift, push, & pull up to 60 pounds.
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Must be able to speak & understand English.
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Must work well with other crew members, & independently.
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Must maintain work area(s) & be respectful of neighboring communities & businesses.
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Must have their own supply of dive mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, dive booties, rain gear etc.
Preferred Skills
(not required)
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Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
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CPR Certified ​
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Boat handling experience
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Scuba Certified
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Knowledgeable about Florida's Indian River Lagoon ecosystem
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Shellfish experience & knowledge