farm-ng empowers the agricultural community with affordable, adaptable robotics and AI solutions so they can adopt more productive, profitable, and sustainable farming practices. Our vision is to cultivate a future where farms thrive and healthy food is produced in a sustainable and equitable way.

We are looking for colleagues to join our mission to drive agricultural innovation with open, adaptable, and accessible robotics and AI solutions. We believe that agricultural innovation is impossible without involvement from developers, researchers, and students who share a common vision to support growers. Together, we can create a global farming community that’s more productive, prosperous, and sustainable so that everyone has access to healthier food.

 

Role Mission:

The Office / Operations Manager will be pivotal in maintaining and enhancing our office environment and operations, ensuring they align with our organizational objectives. This individual will focus on creating a highly functional, safe, and efficient workplace for all Farm-ng staff, including those that are remote.  This individual will also support administrative and project based work with divisional leaders, primarily focused on programs that drive employee productivity and satisfaction.

 

Outcomes/Objectives:

Enhance Office Efficiency: Streamline office operations, leading to an improved and organized work environment for all employees

Facility Optimization:  Manage facility vendors and build a facility management program that ensures all office spaces are safe, comfortable, and promote the productivity of the organization.

Administrative Business Partner: Provide comprehensive administrative support leading to improvement in cross-departmental workflow efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Employee Onboarding and Support: Develop and manage an effective onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition and integration into the company.

Event and Meeting Management: Successfully organize and manage a range of internal and external events and meetings, enhancing company culture and internal communication.

 

Competencies:

Essential Skills and Experiences:

Proven experience in office and facilities management, demonstrating a track record of improving office efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Strong proficiency with Office/Google applications, and aptitude for learning and customizing new software and systems

Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

Strong interpersonal skills with experience in managing a diverse team and interacting with various departments.

Desirable Skills and Experiences:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in business administration, facilities management, or a related field.

Experience in developing internal systems that support productivity throughout the organization

Familiarity with health and safety regulations.

Attitude and Accomplishments:

A proactive, problem-solving attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.

A history of achieving tangible improvements in office management and administrative efficiency.

 

This role is open to well-qualified candidates that are able to work a hybrid schedule (3 days per week) at farm-ng HQ in beautiful Watsonville, CA.  This role involves occasional travel for team on-sites and critical company events.

 

To apply, send your application and resume to careers@farm-ng.com