Forest Nursery Lead

Washington State Department of Natural Resources; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Latino Outdoors is seeking a Forest Nursery Lead to oversee grading, sorting, and transplanting of seedlings. This full-time, non-permanent position covers December 2026 through April 2027, with a monthly salary ranging from $3,327 to $4,406.

Responsibilities emphasize quality assurance, reliable attendance, and building respectful working relationships in varied weather conditions. Candidates should communicate in English and bring horticulture-related education or experience.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Work experience in Horticulture, Agriculture, or Seedling Forestry and/or education in a related field.
• Ability to consistently understand, respond to, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance during grading and sorting for seedling packing.
• Quality assurance during transplanting in varied weather conditions.
• Creating and maintaining respectful working relationships.
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Basic math skills

English communication

Education

Education in Horticulture/Ag/Seedling Forestry or related field

Job description

Forest Nursery Lead
Full-time, Non-Permanent, Represented position (WPEA)
Anticipated employment is December 2026 – April 2027
Salary: $3,327.00 – $4,406.00 Monthly

Responsibilities:

• Quality assurance during grading and sorting for seedling packing
• Quality assurance during transplanting in varied weather conditions
• Creating and maintaining respectful working relationships
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality

Required Qualifications:

You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• Basic math skills.
• Work experience in Horticulture, Agriculture, or Seedling Forestry and/or education in a related field.
• Ability to consistently understand, respond to, and communicate in English.