Illinois Hub Manager

The Hub Manager leads the team in establishing and maintaining perennial agroecological systems, supporting Canopy's mission to plant more trees on Midwestern farms as a natural climate solution. This role oversees field operations, crew management, and resource coordination while fostering a safe, efficient, and collaborative work environment. Daily work will take place across Central Illinois using company vehicles, with occasional travel required.

• Oversee hub field operations, including farm audits, pest and disease scouting, crop monitoring, and infrastructure management (irrigation, weather stations).
• Lead Farm Technicians: hire, train, schedule, and delegate tasks to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Monitor employee workload and well-being to prevent burnout during peak seasons.
• Track field activities, enforce DOT and safety regulations, oversee pesticide applications, and ensure quality control.
• Assist with planting, management, and monitoring activities across farms as needed.
• Scout potential establishment sites, troubleshoot equipment, and adjust operations based on seasonal and environmental conditions.

• Plan, prioritize, and communicate tasks using ClickUp, whiteboards, and team check-ins.
• Contribute to budgets, financial reports, AMP planning, and establishment profitability analyses.
• Maintain organized hub and shop spaces, schedule equipment maintenance, and manage supply orders.
• Document work, track hours, and provide regular updates to management on activities, progress, and seasonal feedback.
• Represent Canopy externally to landowners, suppliers, volunteers, and at industry events.
• Foster company culture, provide staff feedback, and support professional development.