Natural Reource Operations Manager

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Natural Resource Operations Manager is responsible for the overall management and operations of the Farm, Sawmill, and Fish Hatchery. Responsibilities include securing funding, balancing revenues and expenses, leading sales and marketing, assessing the overall operations, and identifying needs to improve management. In addition, the Manager is responsible for communicating with funding agencies and partners on collaborative efforts toward food sovereignty and economic development as determined by the Tribe's strategic plan. The Natural Resource Operations Manager directly supervises the Farm Operations, the Hatchery Operations, and Sawmill Operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, ABILITIES:

• Extensive experience with oversight of farm or aquaculture systems, supervisory experience, knowledge of farm equipment maintenance needs, and diverse horticulture knowledge.
• Knowledge of overall farm and business operations and the ability to assess future farm needs.
• Knowledge of overall sawmill operations and equipment use.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment and how to maintain and fix equipment.
• Ability to determine commercial grade lumber and prepare for resale.
• Knowledge of working with, submitting and reporting on grants, and funding opportunities.
• Retail experience in farm and sawmill, including familiarity with inventory control and management, handling and merchandising, point-of-sale, and operations.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff, facilitate staff meetings, and perform other related duties as needed to support the Farm, Sawmill, and Hatchery.
• Knowledge and experience in effective marketing and public relations.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use computer spreadsheets, word processing, financial tracking systems, and electronic communications.

FUNCTIONS/TASKS:

• Provide guidance, support and supervision to Farm, Sawmill, and Hatchery Operations Staff.
• Provide direct support as needed with production, various aspects of record keeping and planning, including production planning, staff training, records, and annual reviews.
• Track financial records for the farm store, farm distribution efforts, and fish sales; utilize records to assess success and determine optimal sales strategies.
• Coordinate sales and marketing for the farm, sawmill, and hatchery.
• Explore and pursue opportunities for grant funding and lead reporting against active grants.
• Oversee and provide maintenance on all farm, hatchery, and sawmill equipment.
• Track financial and other data to assess success in efforts toward food sovereignty.
• Track financial and other data to assess success in efforts toward forestry economic development.
• Maintain records showing production results for farm, sawmill, and hatchery.
• Lead coordinated marketing efforts with the Hatchery, Sawmill and Farm Operations Managers while establishing sales contracts with vendors.
• Ensure deadlines and deliverables of funding agencies are met.
• Manage annual budget and strategic development for the farm, sawmill, and hatchery.
• Oversee marketing outreach through various channels, including social media, direct outreach, trade shows, and the formation of positive relationships with vendors.
• Facilitate regularly scheduled farm leadership team meetings and attend staff-wide meetings.
• Attend professional development opportunities as appropriate.
• Attend professional development opportunities as appropriate.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

A combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the position's essential functions required. A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in management, marketing, public relations, agriculture, hatchery, or a related field is preferred. Demonstrable previous work experience with fish and fresh produce or similar retail operations, sawmilling and logging operations, marketing, grant writing or applicable experience required. Previous business experience extremely desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed indoors and outdoors (office environment and at the Farm) in all weather conditions. Limited travel regionally may be required for meetings or to pick up inventory and deliveries. Candidate should have a clean driving record and be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

EVALUATION

The supervisor will provide quarterly feedback, and the notes will be attached to your personnel file. In addition, formal evaluations will be conducted on the attainment of the 90-day Probationary Period annually and are based on how one meets, exceeds, or fails at all those standards specified within this position description.

NOTICE:

This position in no way states or implies that the responsibilities and tasks are the only ones to be performed by the employee occupying this position. S/he will be required to follow instructions and perform any other job-related duties as required by their immediate supervisor. Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills and aptitudes to complete each task proficiently. "Ability" means to have and apply both knowledge and skill.

All employment decisions, including promotions, transfers, and others, are contingent on funding availability; meeting all requirements herein; needs of the Tribe; the employee being in good standing (including lack of disciplinary actions); and the employee meeting all applicable performance standards and other non-discriminatory criteria. Requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals who pose no direct threat or significant risk to health and safety. This document does not create an employment contract; the Tribe remains an "at will" employer.

The Mi'kmaq Nation practices Native Preference to qualified Native Americans under Public Law and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.

Closing Date: December 24, 2025

Submit Applications to: Attn: Beth Diamond,

Mi'kmaq Nation, 7 Northern Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769,

or email -

The Mi'kmaq Nation practices Native Preference under Public Law and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.

Pay: $ $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person