Greenhouse Manager Job at YBI Recruiting, Grinnell, IA

  • YBI Recruiting
  • Grinnell, IA

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 is a 12-month, benefit-eligible position totaling 1,560 hours per year. Hours are full-time during the academic year and reduced during the summer months.

Requirements

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
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Medical Plans
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Life Insurance
  • For a complete list of benefits offered by Grinnell College, please visit the benefits page on their website :

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Flexible hours, Shift work

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