Greenhouse Manager Position
Job Description:
The Greenhouse Manager reports to the head farmer and will work alongside 5 other team members. The Greenhouse Manager is responsible for all production in our two greenhouses as well as our microgreens production. The Greenhouse Manager will primarily be working independently but will also be assisting the Wash/Pack Manager when time allows. This is a full-time position, 5 days per week (40-45 hours). Weekday hours are 7:30am-4:30pm and Saturday hours are 6:00am-2:00pm (start times and hours can vary with the season). We work 5 days a week on a split schedule, typically Monday to Friday or Tuesday through Saturday. Due to the unique obligations of farm life, you will occasionally be asked to work some weekends on rotation with other members of the staff. Our season runs September through June. Competitive pay based on experience.
Responsibilities include:
Greenhouse sowing
Propagation
Nursery care
Transplanting
Pruning
Trellising
Irrigation
Cultivation
Harvest
Soil fertility management
Pest management
Disease management
Microgreens production
Packaging
Record keeping
Job Requirements:
Experience in small scale intensive organic vegetable farming
Experience growing in greenhouses
Able to do physical work and lift 50+ lbs consistently through the day
Able to stand and/or walk during entire work day
Able to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
Able to work outdoors under varying weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, etc.)
Able to work both independently and as part of a larger team
Able to multitask
Attention to detail
Good communication skills
Good customer service skills
A valid driver’s license
Positive Attitude
No drama
How To Apply
Below is a list of things we’ll need in order for you to be considered for a position. Please email the below items to info@steadfast-farm.com
Our application filled out
Your resume
Video Interview (see below for instructions)
Completed personality test (email us the results)
Video interview Instructions:
This is just an informal way for us to get to know you a little better. We're not asking for anything fancy, just record yourself answering the questions below with a phone or computer and then email over the video. The video should only be a few minutes long. Since video files can be large, we recommend you uploading your video to something like google drive and sending us a link. Make sure to set the permissions to “Anyone with this link can view”.
Video Interview Questions:
Tell us a little bit of your story.
What are you passionate about?
What are your hobbies?
What got you interested in agriculture?
Why are you interested in working at Steadfast Farm?
What are the main areas of our farm that you're most interested in and why?
What strengths do you have that will help you in working at Steadfast Farm.
What type of challenges would you foresee for yourself working at Steadfast Farm?