What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Agronomy/Greenhouses/East Farm position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number SF02231 Job Title Manager, Agronomy/Greenhouses/East Farm Position Number 108805 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 11 Pay Grade Range Hiring Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information
Department Plant Sciences & Entomology Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Yes Extension Contingency Notes
The position is full-time calendar year, limited to 09/30/2027 with anticipated renewal.
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Job Description Summary
Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by
10/24/2026. Applications received after 10/24/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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THE POSITION WILL BE IN-PERSON
Position Summary
Responsible for operational oversight and management of the URI Agronomy Farm, East Farm, Greenhouses, and the Botanical Garden. Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, volunteers and the public to enable use of these farms for research, teaching, public education and outreach.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Ensure that all equipment, facilities, fields, and grounds are in good condition consistent with established safety standards and with use of the farms and garden as sites for research, teaching, public education and outreach.
Operate farm equipment (tractors, harvest equipment, mower, tiller, etc.). Undertake minor repair and annual maintenance of farm equipment, as needed, and ensure that major repairs are undertaken by appropriate service providers.
Supervise Assistant Farm Managers (East Farm and Greenhouse) ensuring all facilities are maintained, research and teaching efforts are supported, and that assistant managers are trained and have the resources needed to do their jobs.
Supervise and/or train students, staff, and volunteers assigned to perform tasks related to upkeep and maintenance of the farms and teaching garden.
Develop and implement an annual operating plan for the farms and teaching garden, including a budget and justification to support financial investments needed for maintenance and operations.
Maintain inventory and purchase supplies, parts, etc. necessary for building, equipment, and grounds maintenance.
Collaborate with faculty and staff in the development of applications for external funding to ensure that requests for all farm-related equipment, supplies and human resources needed to conduct the project are included in the proposal budget.
Maintain equipment for weather condition reporting and facilitate data collection and reporting.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Coordinate the movement and use of shared farm equipment among University farms to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Licenses, Tools And Equipment
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software, farm tools and equipment. All certifications to comply with USDA and university regulations. Must have certification or demonstrable familiarity with GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) accreditation. Must have or be able to obtain a RI Pesticide Applicator’s License. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Required
Environmental Conditions
Environmental Conditions
This position is required to work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather, operate large machinery, and apply pesticides to crops periodically.
Posting Date 10/08/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17170
Posting Number SF02231 Job Title Manager, Agronomy/Greenhouses/East Farm Position Number 108805 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 11 Pay Grade Range Hiring Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information
Department Plant Sciences & Entomology Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Yes Extension Contingency Notes
The position is full-time calendar year, limited to 09/30/2027 with anticipated renewal.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Job Description Summary
Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by
10/24/2026. Applications received after 10/24/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE POSITION WILL BE IN-PERSON
Position Summary
Responsible for operational oversight and management of the URI Agronomy Farm, East Farm, Greenhouses, and the Botanical Garden. Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, volunteers and the public to enable use of these farms for research, teaching, public education and outreach.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Ensure that all equipment, facilities, fields, and grounds are in good condition consistent with established safety standards and with use of the farms and garden as sites for research, teaching, public education and outreach.
Operate farm equipment (tractors, harvest equipment, mower, tiller, etc.). Undertake minor repair and annual maintenance of farm equipment, as needed, and ensure that major repairs are undertaken by appropriate service providers.
Supervise Assistant Farm Managers (East Farm and Greenhouse) ensuring all facilities are maintained, research and teaching efforts are supported, and that assistant managers are trained and have the resources needed to do their jobs.
Supervise and/or train students, staff, and volunteers assigned to perform tasks related to upkeep and maintenance of the farms and teaching garden.
Develop and implement an annual operating plan for the farms and teaching garden, including a budget and justification to support financial investments needed for maintenance and operations.
Maintain inventory and purchase supplies, parts, etc. necessary for building, equipment, and grounds maintenance.
Collaborate with faculty and staff in the development of applications for external funding to ensure that requests for all farm-related equipment, supplies and human resources needed to conduct the project are included in the proposal budget.
Maintain equipment for weather condition reporting and facilitate data collection and reporting.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Coordinate the movement and use of shared farm equipment among University farms to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Licenses, Tools And Equipment
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software, farm tools and equipment. All certifications to comply with USDA and university regulations. Must have certification or demonstrable familiarity with GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) accreditation. Must have or be able to obtain a RI Pesticide Applicator’s License. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum five years of agriculture-related experience.
- Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated farm experience, including operating farm equipment appropriate to small-scale crop production and research trials.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Environmental Conditions
Environmental Conditions
This position is required to work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather, operate large machinery, and apply pesticides to crops periodically.
Posting Date 10/08/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17170
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000