Greenhouse Manager Description: Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with The Green House Project, seeks an AmeriCorps Intern to plan and oversee the daily operations of a newly constructed greenhouse. Initially the Intern will assist in the final preparation and launching of the Green House. Once the Green House is fully functional, activities will include, but are not limited to: - managing the care of herbs, vegetables, flowers and fruit trees at all stages of growth; - plan, schedule and coordinate the performance of staff and volunteers; - observe environmental standards for agricultural and horticultural production and pest management; - monitor climate conditions within the greenhouse (ground source heat pump/solar panels).
The Intern will also perform a variety of administrative duties that may include: maintaining all records electronically, staffing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant administration and accountability, HUD reports and monthly/yearly budgets. Other duties may include: tilling soil; applying fertilizers; weeding, thinning or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, grading, sorting, packing and loading harvested products; construction of trellises; and designing and installing irrigation systems. An experienced and effective manager will be a self-starter, able to supervise people and resources to ensure the production of healthy and marketable flowers, plants and trees. They must be able to implement conflict resolution practices in the workplace and be able to work with students, including those with disabilities. Compensation: Living Stipend: $18,000 Education Award: $5,350 Health and dental benefits Location: Carson City, NV Timeline: February 14, 2011 - February 3, 2012 Qualifications: - An Associate's degree or higher in horticulture or a related field is required. - At least two years of experience as a greenhouse or nursery worker is preferred. - Possess an understanding of integrated pest management, fruit tree pruning and have familiarity with pesticides, fertilizers, irrigation and planting procedures. - Knowledge of propagation, planting and transplanting techniques for herbs, vegetables and fruit. - Coursework or experience in marketing and/or business management is preferred. - Computer skills /experience working with Word -2007, XP or greater-, spreadsheets, databases and accounting. Possess a pesticide applicators license or have ability to acquire one on hire. - Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work under hot, humid conditions for hours at a time. - A valid drivers license, personal vehicle and car insurance are required. - Managerial experience preferred. - Previous experience working with volunteers is preferred. - Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. For a complete position description please visit our website at www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org. To Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden, at [email protected]. Please include where you found this position posted. These AmeriCorps positions are made possible by a generous grant from the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service. This program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
