Assistant Grower

THE ROLE

Gotham Greens is seeking an Assistant Grower to join our team.  This role supports the Head Grower in managing all aspects of crop production at the greenhouse to achieve best-in-class yields and quality.  The Assistant Grower plays an important cross-functional role in the company working with the Growing team, Operations team, and other company departments.  The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Grower are to support in crop schedule auditing, plant nutrition logs, and seedling production in addition to working with the grower on yield, quality and other projects as needed.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Yield & Quality
  • Walk crop daily to monitor for any issues
  • Check in with GH supervisors- quality, correct varieties, schedules, etc
  • Review transplanting quality
• Crop Scheduling
  • Audit daily execution of seeding, transplant and harvest schedules
  • Determine overseeding needs according to germination rates
• Seedling Production
  • Monitor quality and seeding accuracy including water-in procedures, EC and Ph
  • Execute irrigation schedules and monitor tray weights
  • Monitor EC/ PH levels in nursery (water in and plugs)
  • Coordinate weekend irrigation schedules
• Nursery Equipment
  • Monitor nursery equipment (seeders, pumps, booms, trays, etc)
  • Calibrate EC/ Ph meters
  • Clean boom nozzles ad filters monthly or as needed
  • Check accuracy of any dosatrons in use
  • Schedule maintenance work orders as needed
• Plant Nutrition
  • Oversee lab analysis
  • Ensure acid mixing logs completed and signed
• Inventory
  • Manage all bio and chemical purchasing for the growing team
  • Review and record quality of product received
• Food Safety
  • Perform chemical inventory
  • Coordinate sanitation needs in nursery with ops team
• Provide training as needed to ops team on seeding, grading and selecting transplants
• Variety trial planning and data coordination
• Priva trainings with grower/ head grower
• This position requires 7-day availability and will have a weekend shift

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

• College graduate or equivalent trade school credentials
• 2 years prior greenhouse experience preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Chemistry background
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to thrive at work under minimal supervision/direction
• Available to work weekends and work flexible hours if required

The ideal candidate:

• Graduate degree in horticulture or related field
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Passionate commitment to the company vision
• Appreciation to principles of sustainable agriculture and food

WHO WE ARE

Gotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and pesto dips.  all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. Founded in 2009, the company opened its first greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., shortly thereafter. Today, Gotham Greens operates 1,500,000 square feet of high-tech greenhouses in 13 facilities across nine U.S. states.

Our team of 600 full time team members are hard-working, supportive and passionate about sustainable urban agriculture. We work to create an environment that is caring, fun and collaborative. Gotham Greens is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000