Greenhouse Manager

Grinnell College; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Greenhouse Manager for Grinnell College's Biology Department. The role involves overseeing plant care and managing greenhouse facilities, ensuring maintenance and repairs are completed timely.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in life sciences and experience in plant care. Strong organizational and communication skills are preferred, along with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a life science field from a four-year college or university.
• 6 months of employment experience involving skills related to plant care.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the care of cultivated plants in the greenhouse.
• Manage the physical facilities of the greenhouse.
• Assist laboratories and student research in courses focusing on plant biology.

Skills

Plant care

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Grinnell College Biology Department seeks a manager for its greenhouse, located in the Noyce Science Center. This person will oversee the care of cultivated plants employed in the Biology Department curriculum. These plants include a permanent collection of specimens acquired and maintained over many years and short-term plantings used for teaching materials and student research in the context of courses. It is also the responsibility of the Greenhouse Manager to oversee the physical facilities of the greenhouse and its ancillary rooms, communicating as necessary with Facilities Management to ensure regular maintenance and prompt repairs. Finally, the Greenhouse Manager is expected to assist laboratories and student research in a fraction of the Department’s courses that focus on plant biology and utilize the greenhouse and its associated growth facilities.

This role is a 30-hour-a-week, benefit-eligible position.

For best consideration, candidates should submit their application by July 10, 2026. We will continue to review candidates' applications on a rolling basis until the role has been filled.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) – in a life science field - from a four-year college or university
• 6 months or more employment experience involving skills related to plant care
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks and shift between work duties seamlessly.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with students in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrates a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Substantial college-level training in plant biology.
• Post-college experience in a greenhouse setting.
• Experience that demonstrates critical organizational or multi‑tasking skills
• Experience using spreadsheet and word processing software (Microsoft Excel, Word)
• Experience working in a laboratory setting