Greenhouse Manager
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Kilt Farm is a dynamic 80 acre Certified Organic farm in Boulder County, Colorado. We grow over 100 different varieties of vegetables for distribution through our 350 member CSA program, on farm sales and to wholesale customers throughout the Fort Collins/Boulder/Denver Metro area. Our farm has been growing steadily over the last 7 years while garnering an outstanding reputation for food, service, land stewardship and workplace. You can learn more about us at ------------
We pride ourselves in growing the highest quality food while practicing cutting edge agriculture. Our soil comes first. We use compost teas, foliar feeding, biological soil inoculation, mineral balancing and cover crops throughout our production cycles to ensure we are sequestering carbon and building our soil for generations to come.
Our farm is committed to being a safe, healthy, fun workplace that rewards hustle, commitment, passion along with a desire to learn and grow. We are equal opportunity employers, respectful of all races, backgrounds, genders and orientations. Kilt Farm is a nourishing, family friendly place to call home for the 2023 season and beyond.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Greenhouse Lead is a Full Time Seasonal position, starting in February 2023 with high season being from February through November with potential to move to a year round role. Our work week runs Monday through Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm with an hour lunch and rotating Saturday shifts. At high points in the season we may start a little earlier and finish a little later but we strive to work no more than 50-60 hours a week.
Greenhouse Lead Responsibilities Include
Maintaining Greenhouse facility including temperature and ventilation
Ensuring the proper handling and growing of all starts
Maintain seeding schedule for all crops in multiple seeding configurations
Seeding with tools including vacuum seeder, paperpot seeder and hand seeding
Manage irrigation throughout the greenhouse, germination chamber and hardening off areas
Maintain greenhouse supplies
Train and manage farm staff on seeding and greenhouse practices as needed.
Work with Farm Owner and Farm manager on seeding plan
Ensure plants are ready for transplanting as per the planting plan.
Qualified Applicants must have the following skills or experience:
Passionate about organic agriculture and plants
2 years minimum Greenhouse, Farm or similar experience
A leadership role in any past positions
Ability to work solo or lead a team depending on tasks
Computer literate and willingness to learn our software systems
Clean Driving record (for insurance purposes), reliable transportation
Ability to operate manual transmission
Non-smoker that has a positive outlook, emotionally mature, strong role models and leader.
The successful applicant will have the physical ability to work in our greenhouse or outside daily in all weather conditions including rain, snow, summer heat of 90-100 degrees, stand for long periods of time, and an ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
COMPENSATION
this position is : hourly, $15-20/hr
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Email M------------
If this sounds like a good fit for you please send us an email with the following :
- Resume or listing of agricultural experiences
Please answer these questions in your email:
- What draws you to work in Organic Agriculture?
- What past experiences will help you succeed in this role?
- How do you take care of yourself when the weeks are long and the days are hard on the farm?
- How do you inspire others when the going gets tough?
- What do like to do for fun?
- What is your favorite item to grow and why?
Kilt Farm is a dynamic 80 acre Certified Organic farm in Boulder County, Colorado. We grow over 100 different varieties of vegetables for distribution through our 350 member CSA program, on farm sales and to wholesale customers throughout the Fort Collins/Boulder/Denver Metro area. Our farm has been growing steadily over the last 7 years while garnering an outstanding reputation for food, service, land stewardship and workplace. You can learn more about us at ------------
We pride ourselves in growing the highest quality food while practicing cutting edge agriculture. Our soil comes first. We use compost teas, foliar feeding, biological soil inoculation, mineral balancing and cover crops throughout our production cycles to ensure we are sequestering carbon and building our soil for generations to come.
Our farm is committed to being a safe, healthy, fun workplace that rewards hustle, commitment, passion along with a desire to learn and grow. We are equal opportunity employers, respectful of all races, backgrounds, genders and orientations. Kilt Farm is a nourishing, family friendly place to call home for the 2023 season and beyond.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Greenhouse Lead is a Full Time Seasonal position, starting in February 2023 with high season being from February through November with potential to move to a year round role. Our work week runs Monday through Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm with an hour lunch and rotating Saturday shifts. At high points in the season we may start a little earlier and finish a little later but we strive to work no more than 50-60 hours a week.
Greenhouse Lead Responsibilities Include
Maintaining Greenhouse facility including temperature and ventilation
Ensuring the proper handling and growing of all starts
Maintain seeding schedule for all crops in multiple seeding configurations
Seeding with tools including vacuum seeder, paperpot seeder and hand seeding
Manage irrigation throughout the greenhouse, germination chamber and hardening off areas
Maintain greenhouse supplies
Train and manage farm staff on seeding and greenhouse practices as needed.
Work with Farm Owner and Farm manager on seeding plan
Ensure plants are ready for transplanting as per the planting plan.
Qualified Applicants must have the following skills or experience:
Passionate about organic agriculture and plants
2 years minimum Greenhouse, Farm or similar experience
A leadership role in any past positions
Ability to work solo or lead a team depending on tasks
Computer literate and willingness to learn our software systems
Clean Driving record (for insurance purposes), reliable transportation
Ability to operate manual transmission
Non-smoker that has a positive outlook, emotionally mature, strong role models and leader.
The successful applicant will have the physical ability to work in our greenhouse or outside daily in all weather conditions including rain, snow, summer heat of 90-100 degrees, stand for long periods of time, and an ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
COMPENSATION
this position is : hourly, $15-20/hr
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Email M------------
If this sounds like a good fit for you please send us an email with the following :
- Resume or listing of agricultural experiences
Please answer these questions in your email:
- What draws you to work in Organic Agriculture?
- What past experiences will help you succeed in this role?
- How do you take care of yourself when the weeks are long and the days are hard on the farm?
- How do you inspire others when the going gets tough?
- What do like to do for fun?
- What is your favorite item to grow and why?
