Job Title

　　               Manager, Greenhouse

　　FLSA Status

　　         Exempt

　　Posted Salary Range

　　        Commensurate With Experience

　　Employment Status

　　         Full Time

　　Department

　　        College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

　　Job Summary

　　 The incumbent is in charge of day-to-day operations at all Experiment Station facilities that grow plants for the purpose of research and demonstration.

　　Knowledge Skills and Abilities

　　 Through knowledge of greenhouse operation and management.

　　 Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal.

　　 Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

　　Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

　　Good organizational and problem-solving skills.

　　 Good computer skills.

　　Ability to execute soil, nutrient, water management and pest management study using latest technology.

　　Ability to perform specialty crop practices required for the production and maintenance of various crops and perform all farm related activities in connection with the operation of the research sites.

　　 Ability to develop nursery and greenhouse management plans and coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetables, and other plants.

　　Ability to coordinate with research scientists for soil and water sampling at all research sites.

　　 Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and other partners involved in Experiment Station's research and production activities.

　　Essential Job Functions

　　 Designs, implements and records greenhouse and field production practices and oversees all aspects of plant cultivation.

　　Assists with the execution of soil, nutrient, water management and pest management study using latest technology.

　　Performs specialty crop practices required for the production and maintenance of various crops and performs all farm-related activities in connection with the operation of the research sites.

　　Develops nursery and greenhouse management plans and coordinates activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetables, and other plants.

　　Coordinates with research scientists for soil and water sampling at all research sites.

　　Assists research scientist for field data collection in preparation for peer review publications and grant writing process.

　　Assists in design and flyers writing for plant care booklet.

　　Other related duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　 M.S. in Agronomy/ Soil Science / or closely related field Minimum Experience.

　　Two (2) years of plant management and production experience.

　　 Two (2) years of work experience with farmers and producers in communities.

　　Training in genetics, breeding and/or soil sciences.

　　Licensing and Certifications

　　N/A

　　Physical Requirements

　　Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas

　　  No

　　Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds

　　       Occasionally

　　Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds

　　      Occasionally

　　Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds

　　    Not Required

　　Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds

　　      Occasionally

　　Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds

　　          Not Required

　　Travel

　　    Occasionally

　　Extended Work Hours

　　     Occasionally

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Posting Number S983

　　Number of Vacancies

　　      1

　　Location

　　               Lorman

　　Position End Date (if temporary)

　　Open Date

　　          01/09/2024

　　Close Date

　　Open Until Filled

　　              Yes

　　EEO Statement

　　Alcorn State University

　　Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination

　　Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without r gard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

　　Advertising Summary

　　      Excellent Benefits Package

　　Applicant Documents

　　Resume

　　Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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