What are the responsibilities and job description for the Growers Assistant position at Gotham Greens?
Growing Assistant
Reports to: Grower/ Head Grower
At Gotham Greens, we are ‘reimagining how and where fresh food is grown’. We are looking for an amazing Growing Assistant to join us in doing what we do best: grow fresh produce in high-tech greenhouses.
The Growing Assistant role provides temporary support to the Head Grower of the facility. This role will complete manual tasks related to crop growth and will terminate at the end of the contract period.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Preventative Programs: Focus on scouting, monitoring, sanitation, cultural practices, and staying ahead of seasonal trends.
- Crop Maintenance: Mix fertilizer and collect plant measurements.
- Operational Support: Perform additional tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Prior experience in commercial greenhouses preferred
- Experience in CEA and leafy greens preferred
- Experience using various biological controls to maintain pest pressures under threshold
- Passionate commitment to the company vision
- Ability to crouch, kneel and stand for extended periods of time
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 greenhouse in 12 locations 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.
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Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Prior experience in commercial greenhouses preferred
- Experience in CEA and leafy greens preferred
- Experience using various biological controls to maintain pest pressures under threshold
- Passionate commitment to the company vision
- Ability to crouch, kneel and stand for extended periods of time