Agronomy & Greenhouse Operations Manager

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI is seeking a Manager, Agronomy/Greenhouses/East Farm to oversee the URI Agronomy Farm, East Farm, greenhouses and botanical garden. This role collaborates with faculty, staff, students, volunteers and the public to enable research, teaching, outreach and education.

Responsibilities include equipment operation and maintenance, supervising farm staff, developing annual operating plans and budgets, managing inventories, pursuing external funding, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum five years of agriculture-related experience
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient written communication
• Supervisory experience
• Farm operation experience with equipment for small-scale crop production and research trials
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of URI Agronomy Farm, East Farm, greenhouses and botanical garden
• Operate and maintain farm equipment; arrange major repairs as needed
• Supervise Assistant Farm Managers and train staff and students
• Develop annual operating plan including budget and funding requests
• Maintain inventory and purchase supplies
• Collaborate on external funding proposals
• Maintain weather data collection and reporting
• Coordinate movement of shared farm equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Supervisory experience

Diversity awareness

Farm equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GAP accreditation

RI Pesticide Applicator’s License

Driver's license

Job description

The University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI is seeking a Manager, Agronomy/Greenhouses/East Farm to oversee the URI Agronomy Farm, East Farm, greenhouses and botanical garden. This role collaborates with faculty, staff, students, volunteers and the public to enable research, teaching, outreach and education.

Responsibilities include equipment operation and maintenance, supervising farm staff, developing annual operating plans and budgets, managing inventories, pursuing external funding, and