What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part time Horticultural Assistant position at Hektra Venture?
About the Role
We are launching a new urban farming project in the heart of Port Richmond and need an experienced hands-on person to help build it from the ground up. This is not a routine maintenance job — you will be directly involved in starting and growing a real production nursery and farm that supplies local restaurants and markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Help design, set up, and operate indoor greenhouse and outdoor growing systems
- Grow plants from propagation through harvest (herbs, tropicals, and specialty crops)
- Manage daily nursery operations: watering, fertilizing, pruning, pest/disease monitoring, and plant health
- Assist with both greenhouse (indoor) and outdoor production
- Support sales efforts — prepare plants/produce for market and help with local restaurant and wholesale outreach
- Maintain clean, organized, and productive growing spaces
- Contribute ideas and practical knowledge as we scale the operation
Required Experience
- Proven experience growing and selling plants or produce (farm, nursery, greenhouse, or market garden)
- Hands-on nursery experience (propagation, transplanting, inventory, plant care)
- Experience growing both inside greenhouses and outdoors
- Comfortable with physical work in a startup farm environment
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently once trained on our systems
Preferred (But Not Required)
- Hydroponic or controlled-environment growing experience
- Knowledge of herbs commonly used in Asian/Vietnamese cuisine
- Previous experience selling to restaurants or farmers markets
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20