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Jon’s Nursery has been a family-owed wholesale nursery for over 50 years and has evolved into a substantial presence in the wholesale nursery industry. We are currently seeking a Grower to oversee all aspects of nursery production. The nursery is over 200 acres in the Central Florida area and our number one goal is to provide quality plants to our customers. This individual will manage a variety of significant tasks, therefore must be a good communicator, provide clear and concise instruction, delegate when necessary, and implement company policy. Individual must be flexible, a strong multi-tasker and have excellent time management skills as responsibilities change throughout the growing season. This position will require extensive knowledge of the propagation of woody ornamental plant species.

Position Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Irrigation schedule
• Monitor PH levels
• Identify and treat disease/ pest activity
• Application of fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide
• Manage training practices and techniques to crews
• Weed management, pruning, fertility schedule
• Develop and implement a production plan from propagation to finished product to ensure top quality plants for our customers

Chemical Management:

• Maintain pesticide application records
• Coordinate spray program
• Ensure spray records compliance
• Track material and labor use daily
• Communicate to management all safety concerns

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a grower
• Education/Experience: B.S. in Horticulture or closely related field
• Five years of greenhouse/nursery production experience
• Communication Level: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
• Technical and practical knowledge of growing seedlings, propagation, plant nutrition, pest, and disease management

• Experienced in nursery production and crew management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Innovative thinker
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Must be able to prioritize, multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate and plan projects ahead of time
• Able to work extended hours on a seasonal basis

• Possess or be able to obtain a pesticide and chemical applicators license
• Possess a valid driver license and a clean driving record
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to stand, sit, walk, and stay active for long periods of time. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eustis, FL 32726: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Grower: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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Position Title: Urban Agriculture Seasonal Grower**
Dept & Initiative: Urban Ag Department 11**
Reports to: Urban Agriculture Production Manager
Status: Full-Time Hourly Seasonal**
Schedule: M-F between 8:30am and 7pm, varies seasonally

Gary Comer Youth Center: Having opened its doors in June 2006, the state-of-the-art Gary Comer Youth Center (GCYC) offers positive extracurricular alternatives in a welcoming and safe environment. The mission is to provide the support for all of our youth to graduate from high school, prepared to pursue college and careers. Located on Chicago’s South Side, the Gary Comer Youth Center draws its primary membership from the youth residing on the South Side of Chicago with a focus on Grand Crossing residents. GCYC is the oldest and largest institution sitting on the Comer Education Campus which includes our organizational partners Gary Comer College Prep High School, the South Shore Drill Team and Gary Comer Middle School. For more information, please visit: www.garycomeryouthcenter.org.

Comer Education Campus: With a comprehensive approach to education and youth development, the Comer Education Campus is devoted to guiding young people to and through college and into adult life. The campus constitutes a unique partnership between Gary Comer Youth Center, Gary Comer College Prep, Gary Comer Middle School, and the college success initiative UtmostU. The campus serves over 2,000 youth from across Chicago’s South Side, offering out-of-school time enrichment, academic enhancement, and college success programs. Working with best-in-class partner organizations, the Comer Education Campus empowers young people with the tools they need for post-secondary and life success. For more information, please visit: http://comereducationcampus.org/

Position Summary
The Urban Agriculture Seasonal Grower plays a key role in the dynamic urban agriculture programs based on the Comer Education Campus on the South Side of Chicago. Reporting to the Urban Agriculture Production Manager, the Grower supports a full range of planning, growing, distribution, training and educational activities on the Comer Education Campus (CEC). The Grower will have a role in supervising day-to-day activities of a team of teens and young adults in the GCYC network of gardens, including an 8,600 square foot intensive rooftop garden, an environmental education garden, an indoor hydroponics operation, and a 1.75 acre urban farm with hoop houses, annual vegetables, perennials, fruit trees, and more. This highly collaborative position directly supports all educational and programming efforts of the urban agriculture department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Follow the GCYC crop plan to plant and maintain vegetables, perennials, trees, fruits, flowers, and herbs.
• Work both independently and with youth to lead urban agriculture tasks including plant propagation, site preparation/maintenance, planting/transplanting, weed management, integrated pest and disease management, irrigation, harvesting, washing and packing, distribution, and food safety.
• Support produce distribution to existing and new on– and off-site clients.
• Help to lead youth and young adults in onsite sales at GCYC’s farmers market and offsite distribution to our restaurant, grocery, and community partners.
• Assist Urban Agriculture Production Manager with youth and young adult employment program. Responsibilities include managing a schedule of tasks for a crew of young adults.
• Maintain records and inventory and prepare reports related to the work; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Assist with department projects and initiatives as needed.
• Help lead volunteers, groups, tours, workshops and demonstrations.

Miscellaneous:

• Responsible for maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment to further ensure proper youth supervision and managing conduct issues and incidents.
• Attends required staff meetings and trainings.
• Works with other staff to execute effective outreach, recruitment and retention strategies.
• Responsible for accurate data collection and data entry for grant and program compliance.
• Supports the mission of GCYC.
• Works collaboratively in a team setting serving the needs of youth.
• Is committed to the safety and development of all GCYC members.
• Takes on other duties as needed.
• Serves as a role model for youth and community.
• Abides by the employee handbook and established GCYC policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of professional sustainable farming or related horticulture experience required.
• Previous experience with youth agriculture or environmental programs, ideally with teens and young adults, strongly preferred.
• Experience growing plants in high tunnels and greenhouses preferred.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in the field preferred.

Education & Skill Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to assist leadership of agricultural and/or horticultural operations of comparable scale and methods required.
• Bachelor’s degree or certifications in sustainable agriculture, horticulture, environmental studies or closely related field strongly preferred.
• Proper use of tools, equipment, and materials.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to lead and collaborate with internal and external professionals to provide continuous innovation that serves the GCYC mission.
• Must possess genuine care and concern for youth – especially pre-teens and teens.
• Program area management skills that are engaging, non-oppressive and age appropriate.
• Strong project management and organizational skills. Must be able to initiate and finish projects.
• Able to communicate effectively with youth, co-workers, stakeholders and families in a respectful and culturally competent manner via written and verbal communication.
• Must enjoy working with teams but can also work independently.
• Enjoys being the leader but is also confident enough to take directions from others.
• Must be able to take initiative and problem solve. Must be a creative thinker.
• Demonstrates strong accuracy in all areas of work.
• Must possess adaptive vitality.
• Demonstrates understanding of the positive youth development philosophy.
• Demonstrates an understanding of guidance and discipline principles & conflict resolution strategies.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency, dedication to working with youth, families and community members in our care.
• Must have basic computer literacy skills – including Microsoft Office, independent use of the internet and ability to learn and properly utilize software systems.

Physical Work Requirements & Environment:
The GCYC environment is consistently bustling with youth and community members. The Center’s work is fast paced and varied. Our work is done on site where our youth and families are. Therefore, it is required that team members meet these requirements:

• Have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in all types of weather. During the growing seasons, up to 100 percent of the Urban Agriculture Grower’s time will be spent working outdoors in the GCYC network of gardens.
• The ability to use garden tools and equipment is needed.
• Driver’s license required.
• Schedule may also include some evenings, weekends, and Chicago Public Schools’ holidays, professional development days, and winter/spring/summer breaks.

Job Type: Full-time

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About Fieldin:
Founded in 2013, our fast-growing agtech company recently opened a new office in the Fresno area, and is expanding our team to meet the needs of today’s high-value crop market. Our award-winning Field Intelligence platform helps growers manage and optimize pesticide applications, harvest activities and other critical field operations. Using our proprietary sensors and mobile-friendly software, Fieldin’s technology seamlessly connects tractors, machinery and in-field sensors to provide managers with actionable data that improves production, transparency and efficiency in the field.

Job Summary:
You will manage key grower accounts, maintaining, and nurturing the relationship. The Grower Support Manager will be the main point of contact to onboard, train, and support the growers with our product. You are passionate about making a positive impact in agriculture and assisting the adoption of smart technology to their field operations. You’re a self-starter and eager to find ways to support customers with an emphasis on creating great customer satisfaction. This position reports to the Head of Grower Support.

• Develop a thorough understanding of Fieldin products
• Train customers on Fieldin’s suite of offerings (mobile and desktop), troubleshoot any technical issues they may encounter, and gather feedback from them to inform future product development
• Produce seasonal summary reports and present findings to our customers
• Support our sales team with analyses and presentations for pitch meetings
• Participate in weekly meetings to communicate important activities to internal stakeholders
• Work closely with our support teams in Fresno, CA and Israel
• 3+ years of work experience in the agricultural industry
• Self-starter with high independency but amenable to teamwork
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written skills
• Comfortable presenting in front of large groups
• A degree in a discipline related to plant science or agronomy is preferred
• Prior experience in a customer service role is preferred
• Prior experience working in Excel & PowerPoint skills is preferred
• Prior experience working with Business Intelligence (BI) tools like Tableau, Qlikview is preferred
• Prior experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is preferred
• Fluency in Spanish is REQUIRED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Yakima, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Agriculture: 2 years (Required)
• Customer support: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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About Fieldin:
Founded in 2013, our fast-growing agtech company recently opened a new office in the Fresno area, and is expanding our team to meet the needs of today’s high-value crop market. Our award-winning Field Intelligence platform helps growers manage and optimize pesticide applications, harvest activities and other critical field operations. Using our proprietary sensors and mobile-friendly software, Fieldin’s technology seamlessly connects tractors, machinery and in-field sensors to provide managers with actionable data that improves production, transparency and efficiency in the field.

Job Summary:
You will manage key grower accounts, maintaining, and nurturing the relationship. The Grower Support Manager will be the main point of contact to onboard, train, and support the growers with our product. You are passionate about making a positive impact in agriculture and assisting the adoption of smart technology to their field operations. You’re a self-starter and eager to find ways to support customers with an emphasis on creating great customer satisfaction. This position reports to the Head of Grower Support.

• Develop a thorough understanding of Fieldin products
• Train customers on Fieldin’s suite of offerings (mobile and desktop), troubleshoot any technical issues they may encounter, and gather feedback from them to inform future product development
• Produce seasonal summary reports and present findings to our customers
• Support our sales team with analyses and presentations for pitch meetings
• Participate in weekly meetings to communicate important activities to internal stakeholders
• Work closely with our support teams in Fresno, CA and Israel
• 3+ years of work experience in the agricultural industry
• Self-starter with high independency but amenable to teamwork
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written skills
• Comfortable presenting in front of large groups
• A degree in a discipline related to plant science or agronomy is preferred
• Prior experience in a customer service role is preferred
• Prior experience working in Excel & PowerPoint skills is preferred
• Prior experience working with Business Intelligence (BI) tools like Tableau, Qlikview is preferred
• Prior experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is preferred
• Fluency in Spanish is REQUIRED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Yakima, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Agriculture: 2 years (Required)
• Customer support: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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About Fieldin:
Founded in 2013, we are a fast-growing agtech company based in the Fresno area, looking to expand our team to meet the needs of today’s high-value crop market. Our award-winning Field Intelligence platform helps growers manage and optimize pesticide applications, harvest activities and other critical field operations. Using our proprietary sensors and mobile-friendly software, Fieldin’s technology seamlessly connects tractors and other machinery to provide managers with actionable data that improves production, transparency and efficiency in the field. We are on the road to Autonomous Farming.
Learn more online at https://www.fieldin.com/
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Job Summary:
You will manage key grower accounts, maintaining, and nurturing the relationship.
The Grower Success Manager will be the main point of contact to onboard, train, and support the growers with our product.
You are passionate about making a positive impact in agriculture and assisting the adoption of smart technology to their field operations. You are a self-starter and eager to find ways to support customers with an emphasis on creating great customer satisfaction. This position reports to the Head of Grower Success.

Why Join Fieldin?
Be part of a fun, innovative, and collaborative team.
Receive ongoing training and coaching to develop and refine your account Management.
We are a top growing Ag Startup of 2021 and on the road to Autonomous
Work with growers across California
Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and professional growth potential.
100% Paid Employee Medical
Vehicle Stipend
Essential Functions

• Develop a thorough understanding of Fieldin products
• Train customers on Fieldin’s suite of offerings (mobile and desktop), troubleshoot any technical issues they may encounter, gather feedback from them to inform future product development, and continually prove the value of Fieldin’s technology
• Produce seasonal summary reports and present findings to our customers
• Participate in weekly meetings to communicate important activities to internal stakeholders
• Work closely with our support team in your region and Fresno, California and work closely with our team in Israel

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bilingual Spanish is Required
• 3+ years of work experience in the agricultural industry
• Self-starter with high independency but amenable to teamwork
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written skills
• Comfortable presenting in front of large groups
• A degree in a discipline related to plant science or agronomy is preferred
• Prior experience in a customer service role is preferred
• Prior experience working in Excel & PowerPoint skills is preferred
• Prior experience working with Business Intelligence (BI) tools like Tableau, Qlikview is preferred
• Prior experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is preferred

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About Fieldin:
Founded in 2013, we are a fast-growing agtech company based in the Fresno area, looking to expand our team to meet the needs of today’s high-value crop market. Our award-winning Field Intelligence platform helps growers manage and optimize pesticide applications, harvest activities and other critical field operations. Using our proprietary sensors and mobile-friendly software, Fieldin’s technology seamlessly connects tractors and other machinery to provide managers with actionable data that improves production, transparency and efficiency in the field. We are on the road to Autonomous Farming.
Learn more online at https://www.fieldin.com/
Fieldin Exciting News: TechCrunch
Job Summary:
You will manage key grower accounts, maintaining, and nurturing the relationship.
The Grower Success Manager will be the main point of contact to onboard, train, and support the growers with our product.
You are passionate about making a positive impact in agriculture and assisting the adoption of smart technology to their field operations. You are a self-starter and eager to find ways to support customers with an emphasis on creating great customer satisfaction. This position reports to the Head of Grower Success.

Why Join Fieldin?
Be part of a fun, innovative, and collaborative team.
Receive ongoing training and coaching to develop and refine your account Management.
We are a top growing Ag Startup of 2021 and on the road to Autonomous
Work with growers across California
Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and professional growth potential.
100% Paid Employee Medical
Vehicle Stipend
Essential Functions

• Develop a thorough understanding of Fieldin products
• Train customers on Fieldin’s suite of offerings (mobile and desktop), troubleshoot any technical issues they may encounter, gather feedback from them to inform future product development, and continually prove the value of Fieldin’s technology
• Produce seasonal summary reports and present findings to our customers
• Participate in weekly meetings to communicate important activities to internal stakeholders
• Work closely with our support team in your region and Fresno, California and work closely with our team in Israel

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bilingual Spanish is Required
• 3+ years of work experience in the agricultural industry
• Self-starter with high independency but amenable to teamwork
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written skills
• Comfortable presenting in front of large groups
• A degree in a discipline related to plant science or agronomy is preferred
• Prior experience in a customer service role is preferred
• Prior experience working in Excel & PowerPoint skills is preferred
• Prior experience working with Business Intelligence (BI) tools like Tableau, Qlikview is preferred
• Prior experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is preferred

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Position Title: Urban Agriculture Grower
Reports to: Urban Agriculture Manager
Status: Full-time, Salaried
Schedule: M-F, First Shift
Comer Education Campus: With a comprehensive approach to education and youth development, the Comer Education Campus is devoted to guiding young people to and through college and into adult life. The campus constitutes a unique partnership between Gary Comer Youth Center, Gary Comer College Prep, Gary Comer Middle School, and the college success initiative UtmostU. The campus serves over 2,000 youth from across Chicago's South Side, offering out-of-school time enrichment, academic enhancement, and college success programs. Working with best-in-class partner organizations, the Comer Education Campus empowers young people with the tools they need for post-secondary and life success. For more information, please visit: http://comereducationcampus.org/
Position Summary
The Urban Agriculture Grower will play a key role in the dynamic urban agriculture program based at the Gary Comer Youth Center on the South Side of Chicago. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and interest to engage diverse youth with the environment, food access, and broader STEM fields. The Urban Agriculture Grower supports a full range of planning, growing, distribution, training and educational activities on the Comer Education Campus. The Grower will supervise day-to-day activities of a team of teens and young adults in the GCYC network of sustainable outdoor learning environments, including a rooftop garden and a 1.75 acre site with a fruit orchard, perennial plant beds, high tunnels and about 20,000 square feet of vegetable beds. This highly collaborative position directly supports all educational and programming efforts of the urban agriculture department.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Plant and maintain vegetables, perennials, fruits, flowers, and herbs as assigned in the crop plan.
• Work both independently and leading youth and young adults with urban agriculture tasks including plant propagation, site preparation/maintenance, planting/transplanting, fertility management, weed management, integrated pest and disease management, irrigation, harvesting, washing and packing, and food safety.
• Proper use of tools, equipment and materials.
• Collaborate with GCYC culinary department to incorporate GCYC-grown produce into culinary programs.
• Lead youth and young adults in onsite sales at GCYC's farmers' market and offsite distribution to our restaurant, grocery, and community partners.
• Assist with development and implementation of partnerships in the local food system.
• Assist Urban Agriculture Manager with youth and young adult employment program. Responsibilities include guiding youth on all aspects of employment skills and managing a schedule of tasks for a crew of young adults.
• Assist GCYC Instructors with middle and high school classes. Tasks include assisting with hands-on experiential learning opportunities, enthusiasm for youth and all aspects of urban agriculture.
• Lead volunteers, groups, tours, workshops and demonstrations.
• Participate in special events, programming, meetings, and projects as assigned, including snow removal.
• Maintain records and inventory and prepare reports related to the work; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Miscellaneous:

• Responsible for maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment to further ensure proper youth supervision and managing conduct issues and incidents.
• Attends required staff meetings and trainings.
• Works with other staff to execute effective outreach, recruitment and retention strategies.
• Responsible for accurate data collection and data entry for grant and program compliance.
• Supports the mission of GCYC.
• Works collaboratively in a team setting serving the needs of youth.
• Is committed to the safety and development of all GCYC members.
• Takes on other duties as needed.
• Serves as a role model for youth and community.
• Abides by the employee handbook and established GCYC policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven track record demonstrating the ability to grow and distribute 20,000 pounds of vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers annually in an urban setting.
• Previous experience with youth agriculture or environmental programs, ideally with teens and young adults.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, troubleshoot and problem-solve effectively.
• Demonstration of cultural competency and dedication to working with the students, families and community members in our care.

Education & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in sustainable agriculture, horticulture, environmental studies or closely related field preferred.
• Two to five years of professional organic farming or related horticulture experience required.
• Experience growing plants in high tunnels and greenhouses.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in the field.
• Previous experience with youth agriculture or environmental programs, ideally with teens and young adults.

Core Competencies
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•
•

• Must possess genuine care and concern for youth – especially pre-teens and teens.
• Program area management skills that are engaging, non-oppressive and age appropriate.
• Strong project management and organizational skills. Must be able to initiate and finish projects.
• Able to communicate effectively with youth, co-workers, stakeholders and families in a respectful and culturally competent manner via written and verbal communication.
• Must enjoy working with teams but can also work independently.
• Enjoys being the leader but is also confident enough to take directions from others.
• Must be able to take initiative and problem solve. Must be a creative thinker.
• Demonstrates strong accuracy in all areas of work.
• Must possess adaptive vitality.
• Demonstrates understanding of the positive youth development philosophy.
• Demonstrates an understanding of guidance and discipline principles & conflict resolution strategies.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency, dedication to working with youth, families and community members in our care.
• Must have basic computer literacy skills – including Microsoft Office, independent use of the internet and ability to learn and properly utilize software systems.

Physical Work Requirements & Environment:
GCYC environment is consistently bustling with youth and community members. Center's work is fast paced and varied. Our work is done on site where our youth and families are. refore, it is required that team members meet these requirements:

• Have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. The ability to use garden tools and machinery as needed.
• Driver's license required.
• Schedule will include early mornings, some evenings, weekends, and Chicago Public Schools' holidays, professional development days, and winter/spring/summer breaks.

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Main Goal

HM.CLAUSE is seeking an experienced individual to join our team at our agricultural research site in Davis, CA. The Research Station Greenhouse Grower is responsible for assisting the Greenhouse manager with all aspects of plant culture related to greenhouse and transplant production.Job descriptionThe Greenhouse Grower is also expected to oversee routine greenhouse repair and maintenance. Also, participate in the design and construction of any new greenhouse structures.ProfileEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Crop Management

• Execute greenhouse crop programs to the expectations of the breeding and research staff
• Execute crop specific fertilizer and irrigation protocols that maximize the potential of the breeding programs
• Work alone and with others to insure that crop protocols and crop management procedures are followed
• Apply labeled pesticides to control insect and disease pests
• Measure and monitor key performance metrics related to both the quality and productivity of crop programs
• Oversee and perform routine greenhouse maintenance and repair

Planning and Strategy

• Conduct periodic crop reviews with members of the operations, research and breeding teams to assess success of programs
• Forecast weekly labor needs for the greenhouses and work with greenhouse manager to achieve desired outcomes in an efficient and productive manner
• Assist greenhouse manager in the development of annual operating budgets and capital investment plans
• Conduct periodic crop walks with the greenhouse Manager to review crop progress and develop plans to address any variances or opportunities
• Prepare monthly written progress reports for the greenhouse Manager
• Assist in the design, specification, bidding and construction of future greenhouse facilities

Station and Organizational Development and Improvement

• Actively support the station Illness and Injury Prevention Plan – assist in periodic safety training
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Participate in weekly staff meetings to share progress and discuss opportunities for improvement
• Work with others to provide training and development opportunities for all staff members
• Participate in periodic seminars and educational opportunities to ensure that protocols and greenhouse growing practices are up to date
• Work with the Greenhouse Manager to develop and implement station and regional improvement initiatives
• Cross train within farm operations and assist as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Greenhouse Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide general oversight over the tasks performed by seasonal employees and partner with the FLC supervisor to ensure the contract labor duties are executed
• Bachelor's degree in Biological field related to agriculture required

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:

• One location

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