Horticulture Plant Trials Coordinator

Bailey Nurseries; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bailey Nurseries in Yamhill, OR is seeking a Plant Trial Coordinator to support the innovation pipeline by planning, executing, and evaluating in-ground, container, and greenhouse plant trials. You will work with Product Development, Propagation, and Production to ensure trials are on schedule and aligned with new product goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating layouts, collecting data, and maintaining trial records across multiple Oregon sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in growing, trialing, or propagation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and follow instructions in English.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; must meet company insurance requirements for work-related driving.
• Must be able to follow instructions and comply with safety requirements.
• Willingness and availability to work extended hours, including weekends during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual layouts and assist with crop planning, plant scheduling, and labor coordination for all trial types.
• Schedule and coordinate plants for advanced trials, external trials, international shipments, and network grower events.
• Lead trial lifecycle coordination, including cross-site communication and end-of-trial plant removal, shipment, or destruction.
• Oversee trial areas through regular crop walks to monitor plant care, evaluate trial performance, ensure accurate labeling and identification, and support effective use of trial space.
• Work with small production crews to assist with planting, propagating, moving, spacing, rogueing and other jobs associated with executing trials and maintaining best growing practices.
• Coordinate labor needs with Production for weed control, pruning, spacing, rogueing, and end-of-season maintenance.
• Collect and maintain accurate trial data including photos, growth metrics, flowering, propagation results, weather data, and performance observations.
• Track and manage trial inventory across in-ground, container, and liner material, including losses and removals.
• Maintain trial records and reporting using Mercado, Monday.com, and the propagation module, and coordinate inventory audits as required.
• Partner with Propagation to propagate trial material and monitor rooting progress, success rates, and production outcomes.
• Track propagation and production trials across multiple Oregon production sites and summarize results.
• Share trial insights with Product Development and Production teams and assist with development of cultural information sheets.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Horticulture degree (preferred)

Tools

Mercado

Monday.com

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Bailey Nurseries in Yamhill, OR is seeking a Plant Trial Coordinator to support the innovation pipeline by planning, executing, and evaluating in-ground, container, and greenhouse plant trials. You will work with Product Development, Propagation, and Production to ensure trials are on schedule and aligned with new product goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating layouts, collecting data, and maintaining trial records across multiple Oregon sites.