Greenhouse & Nursery Lead — Propagation, Retail & Ops

Farm on Central; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus after 6 months

PTO program after 6 months

CSA participation after 6 months

15% discount at farmstand

Access to farm-grade/seconds

Job summary

Farm on Central is seeking a hands-on Greenhouse Operations Lead to own propagation, crop production, and seasonal retail shift planning. You will drive schedules, monitor plant health, and coordinate with retail staff to ensure displays stay stocked and visually sharp.

Responsibilities span propagation, cultivation, pest management, and data tracking, with leadership duties to guide a small team. The role emphasizes zero-synthetic inputs and a strong commitment to quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hands-on greenhouse production experience — seeding, propagation, transplanting, and basic crop management.
• Identify and respond to common plant health issues (pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies).
• Comfort outdoors in greenhouse year-round in heat, humidity, and cold.
• Lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Reliable, self-directed, able to manage multiple tasks without constant supervision.
• Basic computer literacy — email, spreadsheets, printing labels and signs.

Responsibilities

• Plan propagation schedules: seeding, cuttings, and plug production across crops.
• Receive, inspect, and document incoming plant material.
• Manage greenhouse environment — watering, fertigation, pruning, and crop care.
• Weekly pest and disease scouting; elevate or treat per organic IPM protocols.
• Maintain clean propagation areas, greenhouses, and storage.
• Order and maintain inventory of growing supplies and print/apply labels.
• Plan labor for potting, seeding, and propagation; coordinate with team.
• Track crop quality and timing; flag concerns to farm manager.
• Prepare retail area for floor presentation; keep fully stocked and signed.
• Design, print, and install signage and plant tags; upsell products.
• Supervise retail staff during sales season; set daily priorities and standards.
• Coordinate handoff between greenhouse production and retail displays during peak.

Skills

Greenhouse propagation

Crop management

Pest scouting

Team supervision

Fertigation

Irrigation management

Recordkeeping

Customer interaction

Job description

Farm on Central is seeking a hands-on Greenhouse Operations Lead to own propagation, crop production, and seasonal retail shift planning. You will drive schedules, monitor plant health, and coordinate with retail staff to ensure displays stay stocked and visually sharp.

Responsibilities span propagation, cultivation, pest management, and data tracking, with leadership duties to guide a small team. The role emphasizes zero-synthetic inputs and a strong commitment to quality and efficiency.