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The role owns the greenhouse operation from seed to shelf – driving propagation, managing crop production, and shifting into retail mode during sales season to keep the greenhouse stocked, merchandised, and staffed well

Greenhouse propagation and production

•  – Plan and execute propagation schedule, including seedling, cuttings, plug production
•  – Receive, inspect and document incoming plant materials
•  – Manage greenhouse environment – watering, fertigation, pruning and general crop care
•  – Execute weekly pest and disease scouting; identify issues early treat per protocols
•  – Maintain a clean, organized propagation areas, greenhouses and storage
•  – Order and maintain adequate inventory of growing supplies (media, trays, tags, inputs)
•  – Print and apply tags for all greenhouse production 
•  – Plan labor needs for potting, seeding, and propagation tasks and coordinate with the team
•  – Track crop quality and timing; flag concerns to owners
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Retail nursery management

•  – Maintain awareness Of what’s ready for retail and prep it for floor presentation.
•  – The nursery area fully stocked, well-signed and visually sharp. Refill from backstock daily.
•  – Design, print and install signage and plant tags for the retail area.
•  – Make real time product quality calls. Remove anything not meeting standards. 
•  – Assist customers in selecting the right plants confidently in a customer focused manner
•  – Direct retail nursery staff during sales season set daily priorities and quality expectations.
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Office planning and administration.

•  – Maintain accurate seat inventory, communicate reorder needs and germination rates
•  – Keep nursery records current using Farms software and project management system.
•  – Run basic profitability analysis, Provide findings and recommendations to management.
•  – Help plan the annual retail plant program, including variety selection, production volume and timing.
•  – Contribute proactive feedback on systems, workflows and process improvements.
•  – Assist in planning and creating farm signage for the spring retail season.

Other farm support as needed in the offseason

•  – Support planting and care of the hoop house and field crops as the greenhouse workload allows.
•  – Train new team members on greenhouse operations, Harvest technique product quality.
•  – As needed, other farm related work including harvesting, planting, weeding, equipment operation, market support, festival support
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• Leadership and supervision.
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•  – Directly supervised nursery and greenhouse staff. Set daily work plans and provide real time direction and conduct feedback conversations.
•  – Bloom Hill Farms standards for product quality, customer service, and workplace conduct.
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Requirements.

•  – Hands on greenhouse production experience including seating propagation transplanting and basic crop management.
•  – Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to common plant health issues such as pest disease, nutrient deficiencies.
•  – Comfort Working outdoors and in greenhouse environments year-round, including heat, humidity and cold.
•  – Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods of time, and perform repetitive manual tasks.
•  – Reliable, self-directed, and able to manage multiple tasks without constant supervision.
•  – Computer literacy, e-mail, spreadsheets, printing labels and signs.
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Additional qualities and qualifications.

•  – Experience in the retail, nursery or garden center setting, Including merchandising, customer interaction and product knowledge.
•  – Prior experience leading or supervising a small team, even informally.
•  – Experience with fertigation, drip systems or irrigation management.
•  – Plant ID knowledge across common annuals, perennials, and herbs.
• Experience with crop scheduling and seeding schedules.
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