Garden and Greenhouse Manager

Job Title: Garden and Greenhouse Manager
FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt
Schedule: 8 hours
Rate of Pay: $25.00 hourly
Closing Date: 1/30/2025

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit - 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of greenhouse and garden facilities, ensuring optimal conditions for plant
  growth and production.
• Manage planting schedules, crop rotation, and plant propagation.
• Implement integrated pest management strategies and monitor plant health.
• Ensure efficient use of resources such as water, soil, and fertilizers to minimize waste and promote
  sustainability.
• Monitor greenhouse energy consumption and recommend improvements to reduce environmental impact.
• Promote eco-friendly practices at the center, such as waste reduction and recycling.
• Lead and manage students of all ages, volunteers, interns, staff and visitors in horticultural events,
  ensuring effective collaboration and training in best practices.
• Help organize workshops, tours, and events to promote horticultural education and agrotourism.
• Keep track of budgets for greenhouse operations, sustainability projects, and equipment procurement.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of greenhouse infrastructure and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Horticulture, Sustainability, or related field preferred.
* Colorado Master Gardener designation preferred.
* Proven experience in greenhouse management.
* Strong understanding of sustainable practices, renewable energy, and environmental stewardship.
* Knowledge of plant science, horticulture techniques, and integrated pest management.
* Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively and engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
* Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance standards.
* Ability to work collaboratively with leadership, staff, volunteers, community at large.
* Desire to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world's most distinguished
human services charitable organizations

Driving
* A minimum age of 21 (for insurance provision) and possession of a valid in-state driver's license is
required.
* An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.

Background Check

*Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is
processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.

Physical Requirements

* Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
* Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
* Ability to operate telephone.
* Ability to lift 25 pounds.
* Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
* Ability to understand written information.
* Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without
accommodation.