Native Plant Nursery Manager: Restoration & Propagation

Cannabis For Conservation; Blue Lake (CA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Two weeks paid vacation

Parental leave and childcare stipend

Healthcare coverage

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Cannabis for Conservation, based in Blue Lake, California, is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead the development and operation of a native plant nursery for restoration projects. You will plan, design, and manage infrastructure, propagation systems, and staffing to ensure a reliable supply of native plants and seed across multiple counties.

The role oversees SOPs, IPM, budget tracking, staff training, and collaboration with restoration planners, landowners, and partners.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field; substitutions allowed.
• 3+ years nursery management or 5 years as nursery assistant.
• Experience in ecological restoration and knowledge of Northern CA native species.
• Experience with nursery infrastructure, irrigation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of IPM, phytophthora prevention, and pest management.
• Valid driver's license; willingness to travel; able to operate 4WD.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and operation of a native plant nursery for restoration projects.
• Develop SOPs for plant care, IPM, infrastructure maintenance, and seed storage.
• Oversee nursery construction, greenhouses, irrigation systems, and equipment.
• Manage Nursery Assistant and volunteers; plan tasks and inventories.
• Coordinate plant production with restoration timelines and field installations.

Conocimientos

Nursery management

Native plant propagation

Project coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Budget tracking

Field travel

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Botany, Environmental Science, Restoration Ecology, or related field

Herramientas

Irrigation systems

Pesticide knowledge

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Asana

4WD vehicle operation

Descripción del empleo

Cannabis for Conservation, based in Blue Lake, California, is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead the development and operation of a native plant nursery for restoration projects. You will plan, design, and manage infrastructure, propagation systems, and staffing to ensure a reliable supply of native plants and seed across multiple counties.

The role oversees SOPs, IPM, budget tracking, staff training, and collaboration with restoration planners, landowners, and partners.