Container Farm Coordinator - Plant Science

CFANS | U of M College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences; Morris (MN); On-site; USD 35,597 - 37,746; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent health care benefits

Professional development opportunities

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A university agriculture department seeks a Container Farm Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of a hydroponic farm in Morris, MN. As the primary operator, you will manage all aspects of container farm operations, including planting, monitoring growth, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Horticulture or Plant Science, along with the ability to lift 25 lbs and work independently. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including vacation days and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• A college degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, or similar.
• AA/AS degree with 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of a hydroponic container farm.
• Plan and procure container farm supplies.
• Monitor plant growth and harvest crops.

Skills

Ability to work outdoors

Lift 25 lbs

Independent working

Education

BA/BS in Horticulture or Plant Science

HS diploma and 5 years’ relevant experience

Job description

Container Farm Coordinator - Plant Science

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Base Pay Range

$25.84 /hr - $27.40 /hr

This position is 100% on site, located in Morris, MN.

This position will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of a hydroponic container farm. The Coordinator will run the container farm in accordance with test plans developed by a project team and provide feedback to the project team based on operational successes/issues. The Coordinator will be the sole operator of the container farm but will have help from other team members during busy times like harvest.

This position is 75% time at thirty to thirty-two hours a week Monday – Friday with shift flexibility as needed.

Job duties

Container research activities and oversight – 75%

• Plan, prepare, and procure container farm cropping and operating supplies
• Plant seeds in specialized hydroponic grow sponges
• Transplant sprouted seeds to vertical growing walls
• Monitor plant growth watching for diseases and pests; implement corrective actions with project team guidance
• Harvest crops and monitor container inputs and output.
• Collect data samples and take notes according to research protocols and directives

Container operations and management – 15%

• Maintain infrastructure equipment including pumps, growing systems (light, water, structure), and automated nutrient systems.
• Identify problems and coordinate with the project team to solve them.
• Keep work areas neat and maintain container cleanliness/contamination protocols.

Public engagement and outreach – 10%

• Provide tours to internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver produce to project partners

What you’ll need

• A college degree (BA/BS) in Horticulture, Plant Science, or similar field; AA/AS degree and 3 years’ relevant experience, or HS diploma and 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Ability to work outdoors and lift 25 lbs.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid MN driver’s license.

Salary Range

$25.84 - $27.40 / Hour

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What we provide

• Thirteen paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities cover 75% - 100% of eligible tuition.
• Excellent and affordable health care benefits.
• Wellbeing Program (reduction in annual premiums).
• Yearly merit increase program.
• Many professional development opportunities.
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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