Greenhouse Coordinator

Greenhouse Coordinator

Part-time

Sedalia MO

Pettis County

(Must live in or around the area to be considered)

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individualswith intellectual and developmental disabilities since CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities low-income at-risk children and their families to meet their goals and experience their best lives while living working playing and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization we are leaders in excellence we have a steadfast commitment to solutions we respect all differences abilities and similarities in our employees and clients and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY

On a daily basis directs and coordinates all activities pertaining to the Bloom Beyond Gardens Greenhouse and/or landscaping opportunities in the community by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The cultivation of plants in a controlled environment is the domain of a greenhouse coordinator who may grow vegetables and herbs ornamental plants or rare flowers from seeds or cuttings to be used for wholesale or commercial use.
• Supervise plant-breeding and cross-hybridization plant nutrition and protection pest and disease control harvesting and the maintenance of systems controlling the greenhouse environment such as HVAC and irrigation.
• Oversee volunteers and train staff control inventory of seeds produce and plants create progress reports and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate various projects or activities.
• Ensure all assigned equipment are maintained and operational.
• Manage and direct production and logistic activities of the greenhouse operation.
• Oversee execution of daily activities to ensure productivity and quality standards meet expectations.
• Purchase materials and supplies as needed.
• Operate material-moving equipment for transfer of products in a safe and timely manner.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks.
• Perform ongoing inventory of raw materials and/or finished goods.
• Oversee the operation of the POS system and train employees to operate independently.
• Communicate as need with the manager related to overall program problems personnel concerns or issues.
• Accept other assignments as needed to maintain continuity of program or meet customers needs.
• Production grower experience within the last 5 years

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and meet physical requirements.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Budgeting skills
• Computer skills
• Customer Service skills
• Inventory management skills
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
• Language skills
• Mathematical skills
• Record keeping
• Safety responsibilities
• Supervisory

COMPETENCIES

• Accurate listening
• Attention to detail
• Practical thinking
• Proactive thinking
• Relating to others
• Respect for policies
• Results orientation
• Seeing potential problems
• Strong communication
• Supervisory skills

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree in a related field from an accredited college plus three years of experience or an equivalent of education or experience to equal 5 years.
• This position requires expertise in horticulture plant cultivation pest and disease control and greenhouse technology with a combination of responsibilities such as team leadership resource management and operational oversight.
• Must be passionate and engaged in the development of the greenhouse and community partnerships to support it.
• Must provide proof of valid drivers license and valid personal vehicle insurance.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Time management and organizational skills
• Applicant is able to manage a flexible schedule working around events growing periods operating hours etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands to operate a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus while using the computer.
• People working in the greenhouse must be able to work in varying seasonal temperatures and able to lift and stand for varying periods/amounts.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Some on-the-job training and/or work simulated situations may require the employee to lift up to 30 pounds.

SHIFTS:PTIII (30-34 hrs. per week) TBD

BENEFITS:CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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