Job ID:
228578
Manager, Greenhouse
Alcorn State University
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.
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.
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