Field Manager

Posted about 23 hours ago

Red Fern Brooklyn is seeking a Field Manager to oversee day-to-day field garden operations across installation and maintenance projects throughout New York City.

This role is responsible for ensuring that work in the field is properly staffed, organized, and progressing. When problems arise, the Field Manager addresses them directly and keeps projects on track.

You will work closely with the Owner to coordinate plant health decisions and crew development, and serve as the primary bridge between field activities and office operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is organized, steady under pressure, and serious about taking on greater operational responsibility.

Start Date: Early March
Location: Brooklyn, NYC (Field + Office Based)
Schedule: 4 days/week (32 hours)
Salary: $53,000–$60,000 annually (32 hrs/week equivalent)
Benefits:
• Paid working rain days
• 40 hours NYC-compliant paid sick leave
• Paid holidays: Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day

Job Qualifications:
• 2–3+ years of experience in operations, landscaping, construction, or field coordination
• Experience supporting or leading crews
• Horticulture background preferred; foundational knowledge with commitment to learning is welcomed
• Valid driver’s license
• Comfortable driving in NYC and operating cargo vans or cube trucks
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to take ownership and follow through
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and be on your feet all day

Job Responsibilities:
Ensure crews are scheduled, prepared, and on time
Maintain clear expectations for professionalism and quality
Monitor project timelines and proactively flag risks
Observe plant health concerns and coordinate with Owner on treatment plans
Coordinate material, plant, and tool orders
Ensure vans and shop remain stocked and organized
Track tools and consumables
Coordinate subcontractors and vendors
Communicate field updates clearly to Operations and Design

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