Cranberry Bog Foreman Plant Propagation Assistant
Cranberry Bog Foreman Plant Propagation Assistant
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$ 55000 - 65000
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Job Description
Organization Overview
The Nantucket Conservation Foundation (NCF) owns protects and stewards over 9000 acres of land and coastal shoreline on Nantucket Island MA conserves the islands rare and significant natural resources and engages in impactful ecological research to inform resource management and further our knowledge of Nantuckets unique ecosystems and shares its environmental expertise with the wider community and provides educational and recreational opportunities to encourage respectful enjoyment and appreciation of its properties. For more information on NCF its mission and current projects please see the Foundations website.
Position Summary
The Cranberry Bog Foreman & Plant Propagation Assistant is responsible for daytoday operations of maintaining growing harvesting and selling cranberries under the guidance of the Director of Land Management. They utilize best management practices found in the UMass Cranberry Chartbook and from resources at the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association. They maintain information flow on all agricultural related activities to the Director of Land Management.
NCFs plant propagation program produces native plants for use on restoration projects education and sale to the community. The Plant Propagation Assistant supports the Plant Propagation Manager by participating in propagation and care of plants in NCFs greenhouses and seed increase plots according to the standards of the Plant Research Ecologist. They may be asked to participate in all steps of growing from seed collection and propagation in the greenhouse to transplanting in the field. The plant propagation assistant will work under the guidance of the Plant Propagation Manager only when determined appropriate by the Director of Land Management.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Helps develop and execute a sustainable farm plan for the operation.
2. Oversees and undertakes all aspects of cranberry farm operations according to the farm plan including but not limited to; irrigating fertilizing pest management pruning ditch maintenance harvest etc.
3. Ensures that NCF equipment pumps and electrical needs are maintained and managed safely.
4. Ensures the irrigation system is fully operational for irrigation frost protection and fertilization.
5. Performs tissue and soil tests and coordinates the information with NCFs consultants.
6. Oversees Cranberry Bog Seasonal Assistant and assigns daily tasks.
7. Assists with customer relations marketing sales and distribution of the crop.
8. Holds and maintains the appropriate license/certification for use and purchase of restricted materials.
9. Assists Land Maintenance Manager and performs maintenance tasks when needed. Maintenance tasks include but are not limited to: field mowing brush cutting lawn care bush trimming trash and debris removal logo post installation fencing installation sign posting trail cutting road repair tree removal wood chipping minor building repairs and minor equipment and vehicle repairs).
10. Provides input to the Land Maintenance Manager and Director of Land Management for the development of annual Property Management Plans.
11. Supports Plant Propagation Manager in NCFs seed storage room greenhouses and seed increase plots under the guidance of the Plant Research Ecologist and Plant Propagation Manager. These responsibilities include but are not limited to general maintenance of structures and utilities greenhouse organization installation of barriers set up and maintenance of fencing irrigation setup and maintenance propagating transplanting etc.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:This is a fieldwork intensive position yearround. Applicants must be able to tolerate adverse field conditions inclement weather and variable terrain poison ivy and biting insects (mosquitoes deer ticks). Nantucket is an area with a high incidence of tickborne disease so precautions to minimize risk are encouraged. The work involves landscape maintenance tasks hiking standing bending kneeling and hauling equipment and supplies on a routine basis.
Dates/Hours:This is a fulltime yearround position beginning in earlymid April 2025; exact dates are somewhat flexible. Hours are 40 hours a week Monday through Friday with daily hours 8am 4pm. There may be times when hours vary depending on particular projects or responsibilities: earlymorning and latenight fieldwork may be required depending upon ongoing projects weather season etc. Weekend work will be required for certain nonprofit events.
Requirements
Required Qualifications: Associates or bachelors level degree in agriculture sustainable farming horticulture OR equivalent longerterm work experience on farms preferably cranberry bogs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for reporting and record keeping. Ability to work well independently and as a team member managing seasonal staff. A valid drivers license is required and the candidate must be comfortable at operating tractors and equipment on a daytoday basis. Candidate will also be expected to obtain a pesticide applicators license in the appropriate private certification subcategory.
Desired Qualifications: Prior experience working on cranberry bogs is preferred. Experience using chemigation equipment and largescale irrigation equipment. Mechanical ability to fix or repair equipment large and small. Hoisting and forklift operating license is not required but encouraged.
TO APPLY:
Applications accepted ONLY through our hiring website: APPLY to job and fill out the form. Upload your Application Packet using the Upload Resume Link
Application Packet: consists of ONE PDF DOCUMENT INCLUDING: Cover letter resume contact information for 3 professional references and an unofficial copy of your college transcripts.
For questions about this position please contact the Director of Land Management at . Applications are not accepted at this email address.
Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience and ranges from $55000$65000 based on prior experience and qualifications. Housing is provided in shared employee house wage is negotiable if housing is not needed. Workrelated transportation is provided during working hours. Eligible to participate in the Foundations fulltime employee benefit plans and programs (subject to required waiting periods) including group health insurance group life and accidental death insurance disability insurance dental insurance 401K Plan paid employee vacation and sick time and paid holidays
Employment Type
Full-Time
