Cannabis Experienced Grower Jobs

About Urban Growers CollectiveUrban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit farm in Chicago, Illinois working to build a more just and equitable local food system. We aim to address the inequities and structural racism that exist in the food system and in communities of color. Rooted in growing food, our mission is to cultivate nourishing environments which support health, economic development, healing, and creativity through urban agriculture.

We provide hands-on job training and create economic opportunities for youth, beginner BIPOC farmers, and men who are at high risk for gun violence. Our aim is to provide jobs while working to mitigate food insecurity and limited access to affordable, culturally-affirming, and nutritionally-dense food.

Our team cultivates eight urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago’s South Side. These farms are production-oriented but also offer opportunities for staff-led education, training, and leadership development. Our produce is available at farmers’ markets, in our Collective Supported Agriculture program, and at the Fresh Moves Mobile Market.

Position Summary: The Experienced Urban Grower position encompasses all aspects of farm work to ensure the overall quality and production goals of the farm are maintained. This may include: prepping sites, creating crop plans, seeding, planting, tending, weeding, trellising, pest management, irrigating and harvesting crops, as well as animal care. We are looking for an experienced individual who is self-motivated, detail oriented, timely, maintains a positive attitude, has excellent communication skills, and strong work ethic. This is a full-time seasonal position from March through the end of November, with strong potential to become a full-time salaried position.

*****This position is closed, however, we are still accepting applications for future consideration*****
Only complete applications will be considered.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Crop Care & Production (25% - 10 hrs/week)*:

• Hand cultivating beds for weed control;
• Daily observation and maintenance of farm sites including seeding, planting, tending, weeding, trellising and irrigating crops;
• Pest Management - Monitoring and spraying crops for insect and disease prevention, may include hand-picking, maintaining row cover, and spraying of organic pesticides;
• Irrigation set up and system monitoring, including drip, sprinkler and hand irrigation;

Harvesting (25% - 10hrs/week)*:

• Harvesting, post-harvest handling, record keeping of crops for sale and distribution;
• Assisting with produce packing, sales, load-in and out of produce at farmers’ markets and for the Fresh Moves Mobile Market — must be able to lift 75 pounds;

Bed Prep & Composting (20% - 8 hrs/week)*:

• Prepare and build-out fields for seeding, planting and transplanting;
• Applying vermin, compost or other soil amendments to crops;
• Compost processing and record keeping of expired crops and produce;

General Farm Upkeep (15% - 6 hrs / week)*:

• Opening & Closing checklists;
• Maintaining records for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) requirements;
• Ensuring farm is clean of debris, garbage, signs are hung up, etc;
• Daily reporting to supervisor with weekly progress reports submitted;

Animal Care (15% - 6 hrs / week)*:

• Animal Care - provide daily feed and water, cleaning housing areas of animals once a week or more frequently, as needed;

Special Projects & Other, as needed:

• Construction and repair of hoop-houses and additional infrastructure on farm sites, as needed;
• Occasional transportation of supplies to farm locations, as needed;
• Assisting in other farm tasks, programs, and events, as needed

**These projected time allocations represent an estimated average time only - actual time will be tracked weekly and adjusted seasonally based on seasonal farm needs.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• 4-6 full growing seasons (spring-summer-fall) of farm work and progressive farm management responsibilities. Please note your application will not be considered for this position if you do not meet this requirement. We’d encourage you to apply for the Grower in Training Positions instead.
• Experience growing crops from the following families: brassicas, alliums, nightshades, legumes, cucurbits, root crops, cut salad greens, etc;
• Basic knowledge of safe power tool use;
• Ability to problem solve;
• Excellent physical stamina;
• Ability to lift 75 pounds;
• COVID-19 Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption with mandatory weekly testing
• Able to work early mornings, weekends and occasional holidays
• Preferred: Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record and willingness to drive;
• Preferred: IL Pesticide Applicator License
• Preferred: Familiarly with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP); Organic Certification & FSMA requirements
• Excellent organizational, communication and follow-through skills;
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries in working with co-workers and teens;
• Ability to think critically and creatively;
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment, but have the ability to work unsupervised to complete the job;
• Basic familiarity with Google Workspace & GSuite, and/or willingness to learn;
• Passion for food justice, youth development and urban farming.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions:

• Must be willing and prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, humid, rainy, cold, snowy);
• Hours vary throughout the season but are generally 7:00a-3:30p, with (2) - 15min paid breaks and a 30min unpaid lunch break.
• This position requires excellent physical stamina, and the ability to regularly lift 75 pounds.
• This position requires operation of several different types of power equipment and machinery to carry out responsibilities of the role, including: tiller, weed wacker, Dingo, Gator, lawn mower, air compressor, drills, saw, etc.;
• This positions requires daily use and safe-handling of farm tools including wheelbarrows, tools, hand-tools, irrigation equipment;

Schedule:

• This is a full-time seasonal position, 40 hours per week
• March 15 - November 30
• 5 days / week (weekend day and holidays required), 8:30-5:00p (spring/fall) / 7:00a-3:30p (summer, morning shift) or 10:30a-7:00p (summer, evening shift)
• Breaks: 2 - 15 minute breaks (paid) + 30 minute lunch (unpaid)

Compensation: $20/hr - $25/hr (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Seasonal, full-time employees receive 5-paid holidays per year.
Paid Holidays
May - Memorial DayJune 19 - JuneteenthJuly 4 - Independence DaySeptember - Labor DayOctober - Indigenous Peoples' Day
Seasonal employees are also eligible for Sick/Personal days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

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About Urban Growers CollectiveUrban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit farm in Chicago, Illinois working to build a more just and equitable local food system. We aim to address the inequities and structural racism that exist in the food system and in communities of color. Rooted in growing food, our mission is to cultivate nourishing environments which support health, economic development, healing, and creativity through urban agriculture.

We provide hands-on job training and create economic opportunities for youth, beginner BIPOC farmers, and men who are at high risk for gun violence. Our aim is to provide jobs while working to mitigate food insecurity and limited access to affordable, culturally-affirming, and nutritionally-dense food.

Our team cultivates eight urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago’s South Side. These farms are production-oriented but also offer opportunities for staff-led education, training, and leadership development. Our produce is available at farmers’ markets, in our Collective Supported Agriculture program, and at the Fresh Moves Mobile Market.

Position Summary: The Experienced Urban Grower position encompasses all aspects of farm work to ensure the overall quality and production goals of the farm are maintained. This may include: prepping sites, creating crop plans, seeding, planting, tending, weeding, trellising, pest management, irrigating and harvesting crops, as well as animal care. We are looking for an experienced individual who is self-motivated, detail oriented, timely, maintains a positive attitude, has excellent communication skills, and strong work ethic. This is a full-time seasonal position from March through the end of November, with strong potential to become a full-time salaried position.

*****This position is closed, however, we are still accepting applications for future consideration*****
Only complete applications will be considered.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Crop Care & Production (25% - 10 hrs/week)*:

• Hand cultivating beds for weed control;
• Daily observation and maintenance of farm sites including seeding, planting, tending, weeding, trellising and irrigating crops;
• Pest Management - Monitoring and spraying crops for insect and disease prevention, may include hand-picking, maintaining row cover, and spraying of organic pesticides;
• Irrigation set up and system monitoring, including drip, sprinkler and hand irrigation;

Harvesting (25% - 10hrs/week)*:

• Harvesting, post-harvest handling, record keeping of crops for sale and distribution;
• Assisting with produce packing, sales, load-in and out of produce at farmers’ markets and for the Fresh Moves Mobile Market — must be able to lift 75 pounds;

Bed Prep & Composting (20% - 8 hrs/week)*:

• Prepare and build-out fields for seeding, planting and transplanting;
• Applying vermin, compost or other soil amendments to crops;
• Compost processing and record keeping of expired crops and produce;

General Farm Upkeep (15% - 6 hrs / week)*:

• Opening & Closing checklists;
• Maintaining records for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) requirements;
• Ensuring farm is clean of debris, garbage, signs are hung up, etc;
• Daily reporting to supervisor with weekly progress reports submitted;

Animal Care (15% - 6 hrs / week)*:

• Animal Care - provide daily feed and water, cleaning housing areas of animals once a week or more frequently, as needed;

Special Projects & Other, as needed:

• Construction and repair of hoop-houses and additional infrastructure on farm sites, as needed;
• Occasional transportation of supplies to farm locations, as needed;
• Assisting in other farm tasks, programs, and events, as needed

**These projected time allocations represent an estimated average time only - actual time will be tracked weekly and adjusted seasonally based on seasonal farm needs.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• 4-6 full growing seasons (spring-summer-fall) of farm work and progressive farm management responsibilities. Please note your application will not be considered for this position if you do not meet this requirement. We’d encourage you to apply for the Grower in Training Positions instead.
• Experience growing crops from the following families: brassicas, alliums, nightshades, legumes, cucurbits, root crops, cut salad greens, etc;
• Basic knowledge of safe power tool use;
• Ability to problem solve;
• Excellent physical stamina;
• Ability to lift 75 pounds;
• COVID-19 Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption with mandatory weekly testing
• Able to work early mornings, weekends and occasional holidays
• Preferred: Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record and willingness to drive;
• Preferred: IL Pesticide Applicator License
• Preferred: Familiarly with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP); Organic Certification & FSMA requirements
• Excellent organizational, communication and follow-through skills;
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries in working with co-workers and teens;
• Ability to think critically and creatively;
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment, but have the ability to work unsupervised to complete the job;
• Basic familiarity with Google Workspace & GSuite, and/or willingness to learn;
• Passion for food justice, youth development and urban farming.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions:

• Must be willing and prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, humid, rainy, cold, snowy);
• Hours vary throughout the season but are generally 7:00a-3:30p, with (2) - 15min paid breaks and a 30min unpaid lunch break.
• This position requires excellent physical stamina, and the ability to regularly lift 75 pounds.
• This position requires operation of several different types of power equipment and machinery to carry out responsibilities of the role, including: tiller, weed wacker, Dingo, Gator, lawn mower, air compressor, drills, saw, etc.;
• This positions requires daily use and safe-handling of farm tools including wheelbarrows, tools, hand-tools, irrigation equipment;

Schedule:

• This is a full-time seasonal position, 40 hours per week
• March 15 - November 30
• 5 days / week (weekend day and holidays required), 8:30-5:00p (spring/fall) / 7:00a-3:30p (summer, morning shift) or 10:30a-7:00p (summer, evening shift)
• Breaks: 2 - 15 minute breaks (paid) + 30 minute lunch (unpaid)

Compensation: $20/hr - $25/hr (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Seasonal, full-time employees receive 5-paid holidays per year.
Paid Holidays
May - Memorial DayJune 19 - JuneteenthJuly 4 - Independence DaySeptember - Labor DayOctober - Indigenous Peoples' Day
Seasonal employees are also eligible for Sick/Personal days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

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About Urban Growers CollectiveUrban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit farm in Chicago, Illinois working to build a more just and equitable local food system. We aim to address the inequities and structural racism that exist in the food system and in communities of color. Rooted in growing food, our mission is to cultivate nourishing environments which support health, economic development, healing, and creativity through urban agriculture.

We provide hands-on job training and create economic opportunities for youth, beginner BIPOC farmers, and men who are at high risk for gun violence. Our aim is to provide jobs while working to mitigate food insecurity and limited access to affordable, culturally-affirming, and nutritionally-dense food.

Our team cultivates eight urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago’s South Side. These farms are production-oriented but also offer opportunities for staff-led education, training, and leadership development. Our produce is available at farmers’ markets, in our Collective Supported Agriculture program, and at the Fresh Moves Mobile Market.

Position Summary: The Experienced Urban Grower position encompasses all aspects of farm work to ensure the overall quality and production goals of the farm are maintained. This may include: prepping sites, creating crop plans, seeding, planting, tending, weeding, trellising, pest management, irrigating and harvesting crops, as well as animal care. We are looking for an experienced individual who is self-motivated, detail oriented, timely, maintains a positive attitude, has excellent communication skills, and strong work ethic. This is a full-time seasonal position from March through the end of November, with strong potential to become a full-time salaried position.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume and three professional references on our Career page: https://urbangrowerscollective.apscareerportal.com/jobs
Only complete applications will be considered.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Crop Care & Production (25% - 10 hrs/week)*:

• Hand cultivating beds for weed control;
• Daily observation and maintenance of farm sites including seeding, planting, tending, weeding, trellising and irrigating crops;
• Pest Management - Monitoring and spraying crops for insect and disease prevention, may include hand-picking, maintaining row cover, and spraying of organic pesticides;
• Irrigation set up and system monitoring, including drip, sprinkler and hand irrigation;

Harvesting (25% - 10hrs/week)*:

• Harvesting, post-harvest handling, record keeping of crops for sale and distribution;
• Assisting with produce packing, sales, load-in and out of produce at farmers’ markets and for the Fresh Moves Mobile Market — must be able to lift 75 pounds;

Bed Prep & Composting (20% - 8 hrs/week)*:

• Prepare and build-out fields for seeding, planting and transplanting;
• Applying vermin, compost or other soil amendments to crops;
• Compost processing and record keeping of expired crops and produce;

General Farm Upkeep (15% - 6 hrs / week)*:

• Opening & Closing checklists;
• Maintaining records for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) requirements;
• Ensuring farm is clean of debris, garbage, signs are hung up, etc;
• Daily reporting to supervisor with weekly progress reports submitted;

Animal Care (15% - 6 hrs / week)*:

• Animal Care - provide daily feed and water, cleaning housing areas of animals once a week or more frequently, as needed;

Special Projects & Other, as needed:

• Construction and repair of hoop-houses and additional infrastructure on farm sites, as needed;
• Occasional transportation of supplies to farm locations, as needed;
• Assisting in other farm tasks, programs, and events, as needed

**These projected time allocations represent an estimated average time only - actual time will be tracked weekly and adjusted seasonally based on seasonal farm needs.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• 4-6 full growing seasons (spring-summer-fall) of farm work and progressive farm management responsibilities. Please note your application will not be considered for this position if you do not meet this requirement. We’d encourage you to apply for the Grower in Training Positions instead.
• Experience growing crops from the following families: brassicas, alliums, nightshades, legumes, cucurbits, root crops, cut salad greens, etc;
• Basic knowledge of safe power tool use;
• Ability to problem solve;
• Excellent physical stamina;
• Ability to lift 75 pounds;
• COVID-19 Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption with mandatory weekly testing
• Able to work early mornings, weekends and occasional holidays
• Preferred: Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record and willingness to drive;
• Preferred: IL Pesticide Applicator License
• Preferred: Familiarly with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP); Organic Certification & FSMA requirements
• Excellent organizational, communication and follow-through skills;
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries in working with co-workers and teens;
• Ability to think critically and creatively;
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment, but have the ability to work unsupervised to complete the job;
• Basic familiarity with Google Workspace & GSuite, and/or willingness to learn;
• Passion for food justice, youth development and urban farming.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions:

• Must be willing and prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, humid, rainy, cold, snowy);
• Hours vary throughout the season but are generally 7:00a-3:30p, with (2) - 15min paid breaks and a 30min unpaid lunch break.
• This position requires excellent physical stamina, and the ability to regularly lift 75 pounds.
• This position requires operation of several different types of power equipment and machinery to carry out responsibilities of the role, including: tiller, weed wacker, Dingo, Gator, lawn mower, air compressor, drills, saw, etc.;
• This positions requires daily use and safe-handling of farm tools including wheelbarrows, tools, hand-tools, irrigation equipment;

Schedule:

• This is a full-time seasonal position, 40 hours per week
• March 15 - November 30
• 5 days / week (weekend day and holidays required), 8:30-5:00p (spring/fall) / 7:00a-3:30p (summer, morning shift) or 10:30a-7:00p (summer, evening shift)
• Breaks: 2 - 15 minute breaks (paid) + 30 minute lunch (unpaid)

Compensation: $20/hr - $25/hr (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Seasonal, full-time employees receive 5-paid holidays per year.
Paid Holidays
May - Memorial DayJune 19 - JuneteenthJuly 4 - Independence DaySeptember - Labor DayOctober - Indigenous Peoples' Day
Seasonal employees are also eligible for Sick/Personal days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

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Neal Mast Greenhouses takes great pride in being one of the country’s largest growers of premier indoor and outdoor potted plants. NMG is a large, commercial growing operation, providing quality plants and service to our clients for over thirty years. Our greenhouses cover 25 acres under glass + 20 acres of outdoor space in four locations and employ 250 + people year around. We are a premier grower, located in northwest Grand Rapids, and service national accounts in 48 states. As a grower of holiday plants, indoor foliage & flowering, and potted annuals for spring and summer, serving our national big box retailers keeps us constantly striving for new items, better methods and greater efficiencies that will allow us to bring better value to our buyers and end user customers.

Our Mast Young Plants division was formed in 2007, and the partnership of young plants and finished goods gives Neal Mast Greenhouses the unique advantage of ensuring premium quality from beginning to end. The MYP facility has 250,000 square feet of indoor production, producing millions of vegetative liners and seed plugs annually. MYP carries a complete assortment from more than 40 sources of young plant material.

Our core company values are based on a simple belief that all people should be treated fairly and with respect. We understand that our customers, employees, and suppliers are critical partners in making us a great company, and we are committed to running our business in a manner that benefits everyone. High ethical standards, dedication, hard work, and a commitment to continual improvement are key characteristics of our company.

We have a need for an experienced Section Grower. The primary role of the Section Grower is to produce high quality crops within our customer’s specification and ready to ship at the targeted shipping date. By producing a high quality crop on time, we are able to maintain our floor turns and allow our customers to be successful. This position is full time, year around and salary will be commensurate with experience. We offer competitive pay and a great benefits package that includes: vacation, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance and 401K retirement plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be accountable for completing daily tasks on time (including, but not limited to): watering, measuring, pesticide applications, mixing feed, and recordkeeping.
• Crop applications as needed (pesticides, fungicides, etc.)
• Maintain proper moisture requirements for crops using a variety of delivery methods and the equipment provided.
• Use of the Greenhouse Environmental Computer Control System.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Hours/Days: Salaried Position based on 45 hours a week. Weekends and holidays on rotation. Six-day work week seasonally from late February to the end of May (season could vary)

Education: High school diploma. A degree in Horticulture, Plant Science or related field or a combination of at least 3 years of related education and related experience in greenhouse or agriculture. Hold a Restricted Use Pesticide License or able to achieve one within 90 days of hire ( we will allow time for study for this test during working hours as well as pay the fee for the license test). Hi-Lo Certified or able to be certified within 60 days of hire.

Experience: Have a strong desire to grow plants and work in a greenhouse environment. Working proficiency of Microsoft Office applications.

Abilities/Strengths: This role requires a being a team oriented individual and good communication skills. Must be able to manage your time well, be self motivating, flexible and task oriented.

Physical Requirements: Able to lift and/or carry objects up to 50 lb. Must pass respirator fitness exam and be able to wear respirator and personal protective clothing while applying chemicals (including hot weather). Must be able to withstand being on feet for long periods of time. Able to climb and perform tasks on ladders occasionally when needed.

ENVIRONMENT: Greenhouse, outdoor growing field and office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Greenhouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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About Urban Growers CollectiveUrban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit farm in Chicago, Illinois working to build a more just and equitable local food system. We aim to address the inequities and structural racism that exist in the food system and in communities of color. Rooted in growing food, our mission is to cultivate nourishing environments which support health, economic development, healing, and creativity through urban agriculture.

We provide hands-on job training and create economic opportunities for youth, beginner BIPOC farmers, and men who are at high risk for gun violence. Our aim is to provide jobs while working to mitigate food insecurity and limited access to affordable, culturally-affirming, and nutritionally-dense food.

Our team cultivates eight urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago’s South Side. These farms are production-oriented but also offer opportunities for staff-led education, training, and leadership development. Our produce is available at farmers’ markets, in our Collective Supported Agriculture program, and at the Fresh Moves Mobile Market.

Position Summary: The Experienced Urban Grower position encompasses all aspects of farm work to ensure the overall quality and production goals of the farm are maintained. This may include: prepping sites, creating crop plans, seeding, planting, tending, weeding, trellising, pest management, irrigating and harvesting crops, as well as animal care. We are looking for an experienced individual who is self-motivated, detail oriented, timely, maintains a positive attitude, has excellent communication skills, and strong work ethic. This is a full-time seasonal position from March through the end of November, with strong potential to become a full-time salaried position.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume and three professional references on our Career page: https://urbangrowerscollective.apscareerportal.com/jobs
Only complete applications will be considered.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Crop Care & Production (25% - 10 hrs/week)*:

• Hand cultivating beds for weed control;
• Daily observation and maintenance of farm sites including seeding, planting, tending, weeding, trellising and irrigating crops;
• Pest Management - Monitoring and spraying crops for insect and disease prevention, may include hand-picking, maintaining row cover, and spraying of organic pesticides;
• Irrigation set up and system monitoring, including drip, sprinkler and hand irrigation;

Harvesting (25% - 10hrs/week)*:

• Harvesting, post-harvest handling, record keeping of crops for sale and distribution;
• Assisting with produce packing, sales, load-in and out of produce at farmers’ markets and for the Fresh Moves Mobile Market — must be able to lift 75 pounds;

Bed Prep & Composting (20% - 8 hrs/week)*:

• Prepare and build-out fields for seeding, planting and transplanting;
• Applying vermin, compost or other soil amendments to crops;
• Compost processing and record keeping of expired crops and produce;

General Farm Upkeep (15% - 6 hrs / week)*:

• Opening & Closing checklists;
• Maintaining records for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) requirements;
• Ensuring farm is clean of debris, garbage, signs are hung up, etc;
• Daily reporting to supervisor with weekly progress reports submitted;

Animal Care (15% - 6 hrs / week)*:

• Animal Care - provide daily feed and water, cleaning housing areas of animals once a week or more frequently, as needed;

Special Projects & Other, as needed:

• Construction and repair of hoop-houses and additional infrastructure on farm sites, as needed;
• Occasional transportation of supplies to farm locations, as needed;
• Assisting in other farm tasks, programs, and events, as needed

**These projected time allocations represent an estimated average time only - actual time will be tracked weekly and adjusted seasonally based on seasonal farm needs.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• 4-6 full growing seasons (spring-summer-fall) of farm work and progressive farm management responsibilities. Please note your application will not be considered for this position if you do not meet this requirement. We’d encourage you to apply for the Grower in Training Positions instead.
• Experience growing crops from the following families: brassicas, alliums, nightshades, legumes, cucurbits, root crops, cut salad greens, etc;
• Basic knowledge of safe power tool use;
• Ability to problem solve;
• Excellent physical stamina;
• Ability to lift 75 pounds;
• COVID-19 Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption with mandatory weekly testing
• Able to work early mornings, weekends and occasional holidays
• Preferred: Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record and willingness to drive;
• Preferred: IL Pesticide Applicator License
• Preferred: Familiarly with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP); Organic Certification & FSMA requirements
• Excellent organizational, communication and follow-through skills;
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries in working with co-workers and teens;
• Ability to think critically and creatively;
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment, but have the ability to work unsupervised to complete the job;
• Basic familiarity with Google Workspace & GSuite, and/or willingness to learn;
• Passion for food justice, youth development and urban farming.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions:

• Must be willing and prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, humid, rainy, cold, snowy);
• Hours vary throughout the season but are generally 7:00a-3:30p, with (2) - 15min paid breaks and a 30min unpaid lunch break.
• This position requires excellent physical stamina, and the ability to regularly lift 75 pounds.
• This position requires operation of several different types of power equipment and machinery to carry out responsibilities of the role, including: tiller, weed wacker, Dingo, Gator, lawn mower, air compressor, drills, saw, etc.;
• This positions requires daily use and safe-handling of farm tools including wheelbarrows, tools, hand-tools, irrigation equipment;

Schedule:

• This is a full-time seasonal position, 40 hours per week
• March 15 - November 30
• 5 days / week (weekend day and holidays required), 8:30-5:00p (spring/fall) / 7:00a-3:30p (summer, morning shift) or 10:30a-7:00p (summer, evening shift)
• Breaks: 2 - 15 minute breaks (paid) + 30 minute lunch (unpaid)

Compensation: $20/hr - $25/hr (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Seasonal, full-time employees receive 5-paid holidays per year.
Paid Holidays
May - Memorial DayJune 19 - JuneteenthJuly 4 - Independence DaySeptember - Labor DayOctober - Indigenous Peoples' Day
Seasonal employees are also eligible for Sick/Personal days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

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Assistant Grower

Lennon Farm Greenhouses in Tabernacle, New Jersey is looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated person to join our Growing Department! The ideal candidate will have experience in a large, fast-paced, wholesale greenhouse setting, but we are willing to train the right individual. Close attention to detail is a must.

This position is full-time. Usual shift is 7/8am-5/6pm. In slower months (September-December), you will be able to work 4-5 days a week. Occasional 6-day weeks may be required during peak busy season (February-June). This position qualifies for overtime pay.

Job Responsibilities:

• Watering, fertilizing, various chemical application
• Keep detailed notes of chemical applications (amounts/dates/etc.)
• Pruning/pinching plants
• Quality Control
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment
• Assist shipping department as needed

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, Plant Science, Entomology (or similar field) and/or experience working in a large greenhouse setting
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Bilingual (Spanish) – Preferred, but not necessary

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (offered after 3 months)
• Bonus pay and overtime
• Vacation/PTO
• 5 Holidays off (dates TBD - on rotation with other growers)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tabernacle, NJ 08088: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Greenhouse & Nursery Growing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Job detailsJob TypeFull-timeFull Job Description

Experienced Greenhouse Section Grower

Job Type - Full Time - Commensurate w/ Experience

Benefits - Health Insurance (Employee - 25%; LFG - 75%)

Vacation - 5 days after completing 1 year; 10 days after completing 2 years

Yearly performance review

Lennon Farm Greenhouse, an established Plug and Annual producer in central southern N.J. is looking for an experienced Greenhouse Section Grower with proven production skills.

The Section Grower position is responsible for all aspects of plant management in their section.

They may also need to supervise support staff.

This position reports to the Head Grower.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include:

Candidate must have a good understanding of irrigation techniques, growing media, lighting, fertilization, nutrition, pest & disease identification and control and chemical applications

Good understanding of greenhouse management practices/ environmental control

Communicating clearly with Head Grower about any concerns in their area

Ability to produce crops to specifications

Detailed Crop record keeping

Help with other greenhouse tasks as required

Work well and effectively with co-workers

Bilingual in Spanish is helpful but not required

Requirements -

3-5 years of wholesale Greenhouse production experience

Strong attention to details

Solid understanding of Annual and Potted Crop production

2-4 year degree in Horticulture or related field is preferred but not required

Plug growing experience helpful but not required

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.

Physical Requirements -

Lift 25-70 pounds

Work in hot, humid environment

Bend, reach, stretch

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

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$15 - $18 an hour
Job Type
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Number of hires for this role
1
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EXPERIENCED GROWER/GARDEN TECH WANTED FOR LARGE CULTIVATION FACILITY IN MEAD, OKLAHOMA. THIS IS A LICENSED, LEGAL OPERATING ENTITY.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

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SUMMARY Nursery Grower/Manager responsible for propagation and sales in a small greenhouse/nursery which supports plantings in a collection garden (millfleurs.garden or thegardensatmillfleurs.com ) .The Garden is open to the public on specified dates. The nursery, Tiffany Perennials ( tiffanyperennials.com ) is open for sales Wednesday through Saturday.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMUST love plants. (Plant ‘nerds’ please apply!)

Manage all the usual duties of maintaining a small greenhouse of exotic and 'local plants,' including, but not limited to:

Grow plants for sale from seeds and cuttings.

Maintain a wide range of tender plants overwintered for replanting in garden.

Be actively interested to learn about and care for exotic plants as well as ‘locals.'

Maintain and record fertilizing programs for a wide variety of plants.

Maintain and record insect and disease control programs.

Interface comfortably with customers.

Maintain two small showcase gardens around sales area, including, but not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, dead-heading, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent required; Horticultural courses encouraged; Horticultural degree preferred.

Minimum eight years growing experience

Sales experience important.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Must be well organized AND flexible when the occasion requires.

Able to work in a family atmosphere with owner and other workers.

Able to lift 50+ lbs easily.

Must love plants.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:Owners and some co-workers have had Covid. Working outside, it is easy to maintain "social distance." On winter days when work might be inside everyone's comfort level is considered.

Company's website:

• www.thegardensatmillfleurs.com

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Experienced Grower

Docs is looking for an experienced grower that has background in the following:

• IPM- Pesticide Spray and Mask Licenses and Certificates. ( Preferred )
• Knowledge in mixing Nutrients
• Knowledge in Pruning and Grooming Veg Plants .
• Knowledge in Identifying Pathogens , and how to treat.
• Understand Growth cycles.
• Cloning.
• Trellising
• Hard worker, reliable Transportation.
• Key Badge Preferred.
• Metrc Experience Optional
• Weekend availability
• Resumes only please
• Salary based on experience.
• Grows located in Denver.
• Job Available ASAP.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30,000.00 to $45,000.00 / year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Commercial Grow: 4 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License:

• Colorado (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Application Question:

• Prefer that grower has experience with Salt nutrient lines .

Work Location:

• One location

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Social distancing guidelines in place

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*Please note - a salary range needed to be posted, so a wide range was listed. Salary and Benefits are competitive for the market and are based on experience*

The Master Grower will work as part of a team to manage a 70,000 square foot, state-of-the art, indoor Cannabis Production Facility in the greater Phoenix area. Assist in daily operations and all aspects of bay planning, execution, and management; oversee and manage Grow personnel. Our ideal candidate will hold a Masters’ Degree or higher in horticulture or agriculture and have significant experience managing a commercial production facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a large-scale, production facility with a wide array of supplemental lighting.
• Perform/supervise all required duties in the Grow Department, including the following areas of production: cloning, transplanting, feeding plants, defoliation, cropping, topping, flushing, foliar and preventative sprays, and inventory management.
• Continue to develop an extensive knowledge base of successful Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. Basic knowledge of plant pathology, ability to recognize and correct plant health issues
• Implement and modify our existing, robust cultivation SOPs, and nutrient regiments, for hydroponic systems.
• Manage plant scheduling and workflow organization to precisely project all facility needs on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Manage and assist in training a cultivation crew of 10+ cultivators and ensure that all actions performed in the facility are compatible with highly developed systems.
• Operate heavy and light horticultural equipment and machinery.
• Develop methods for reducing spend and cultivate within budgetary restrictions.
• Oversee and manage basic pruning procedures for different stages of plant development.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Implement and oversee water, media, and solution sampling and testing procedures
• Well researched in new techniques and insight to expand knowledge in nutrient of individual strains, high yield recipes, controlled stress environments to different lighting systems and set ups.

Skills and Qualifications

· Management of a commercial grow operation for more than 5 years.

· You have at least 2 years’ commercial grow experience as a Master Grower

· Knowledge of large scale commercial plant cultivation including nutrient requirements, mediums, light requirements, temperature control, air flow, etc.

· Knowledge of plant diseases, insects and fungi, as well as plant treatment options.

· Advanced knowledge of the cannabis plant and genetics.

· Must have accountability, proactive behavior and strong attention to detail.

· Must be at least 21 years of age.

· No felony record convictions.

· You are willing to participate in an extensive background security check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $101,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Remotely:

• No

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Experienced Grower

Docs is looking for an experienced grower that has background in the following:

• IPM- Pesticide Spray and Mask Licenses and Certificates.

• Knowledge in utilizing Simple Salt Formulas for Nutrients.

• Knowledge in Pruning and Grooming Veg Plants .

• Knowledge in Identifying Pathogens , and how to treat.

• Hard worker, reliable.

• Key Badge Preferred.

• Metrc Experience Required

• Knowledge of grow compliance

• Weekend availability

• Job available ASAP

• Resumes only please

• Salary based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30,000.00 to $45,000.00 / year

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 to $19.00 /hour

Experience:

• Commercial Grow: 4 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License:

• Colorado (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Application Question:

• Prefer that grower has experience with Salt nutrient lines .

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

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Looking for an experienced grower that now how to grow from start to finish. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience. References will be required and will be contacted. This is a up and coming indoor and outdoor grow. Looking for that special leader that can lead people and grow successful.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $750.00 to $1,000.00 /week

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• None

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Schedule:

• Weekends required

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Simply Pure is looking for an experienced lead grower! The Lead Grower will be directly responsible for the maintenance and daily cultivation procedures for designated grow facilitates for the company. The position is labor heavy and intense and includes all cultivation tasks associated with the company’s procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitized environment for the plants.

• Responsible for the daily cultivation and maintenance of cannabis throughout all life cycles, cloning, vegetative, flowering, and harvesting.

• Meet daily with grow manager.

• Report all concerns directly to grow managers.

• Provide weekly supplies list to grow manager.

• Responsible for pesticide spraying of plants and training employees.

• Responsible for all nutrients mixing, grow and feeding charts in the cultivation area.

• Responsible for teaching all growers the proper tasks, i.e., potting, pruning, watering, maintenance, topping, staking, etc.

• Maintaining, recording, and reviewing all reporting charts in each grow room.

• Make sure all equipment is running properly, and if not, notify the Grow Manager immediately.

• Being available for inspectors, contractors, and tour visits.

• Being available to assist with any random task or endeavors at all times.

Qualifications

• 2 Years of experience in the cannabis industry.

• Knowledge of the cannabis plant and genetics

• Knowledge of growing processes and grow equipment.

• Knowledge of pest control, fungus control, plant disease control, and preventative maintenance.

• Ability to communicate with all employees.

• Extremely clean and organized.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

• Must have a vehicle

• Must have Colorado Key Badge

Job Type: Full-time

License:

• MED Badge (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

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TOLES FARMS

Job description

2.5 ACRE RECREATIONAL CANNIBAS FARM HIRING 20 GROWER/FARMERS FOR 2021.PLANTING /TENDING 100 CANNIBAS PLANTS EACH HIREE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO GROO 100 PLANTS BEGINING 04/01/2021 THROUGH 11/01/2021 EACH HIREE WILL GET PAID AT THE END OF THE HARVEST PAYMENT WILL BE PRODUCT 20% OF TOTAL GROWN. HIREES CAN ALSO STAY ON FARM TO WATCH PRODUCT DURING HARVEST SEASON THIS IS A START UP BUSINESS IN THE TRIAL STAGE. ALL HIREES WILL MAKE AT LEAST 40K PER GROW DEPENDING ON YOUR CULTIVATION SKILLS.

Reference ID: 40K

Contract length: 8 months

Expected start date: 18/04/2022

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $58,139.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:ALL HIREES MUST PRACTICE SOCAIL DISTANCING ALL HIREES WILL BE SUB CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TAXES

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