Application:
https://downtownmarketgr.wufoo.com/forms/greenhouse-manager/THE GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This position will be responsible for the oversight and management of current Greenhouse staff. Additionally, daily management of rooftop greenhouses and all growing spaces in and around the Market, including live walls, green roofs, rain gardens, and various landscaped areas. This position is part-time, with potential to become full-time.The Grand Rapids Downtown Market Rooftop Greenhouses are currently used for the following activities:
- Growing ingredients for culinary education programs
- Growing ingredients for tenant products
- Growing for local organizations
- Business incubator
- Educational programming
- Public access space for viewing, relaxing, dining
- Showcase of various growing systems
- Workforce development/volunteer programs
- Year-round event space for private rentals (including weddings, social events, corporate events)
Responsibilities- Create annual year-round growing/aesthetic plan that includes planting and harvesting schedules for the two Market rooftop greenhouses.
- Oversight of daily greenhouse management including watering, pest and disease control, temperature and humidity monitoring.
- Oversight of greenhouse and landscaping equipment needs and issues including all maintenance and alterations.
- Oversight of greenhouse and landscaping supplies including ordering and inventory
- Oversight of green roofs, live walls, rain gardens and landscaped areas
- Responsible for proposing recommended annual budget and oversight of approved allocations.
- Create and maintain any necessary guidebooks and records for all greenhouse operations.
- Design curriculum and teach classes for greenhouse education programming in coordination with Development Director and/or Education Director
- Maintain integrity of growing conditions as well as plant life.
- Maintain aesthetic appeal of greenhouses.
- Oversight of volunteers, service workers and interns
- Oversight of community groups and programs for workforce development
- Oversight of bench rental program and product sales and donations to non-market businesses and organizations
- Attend designated meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. as it relates to greenhouse management
- Serve as support resource for area growers and local non-profits
- Work with Development Director on funding opportunities for programs, infrastructure, staffing, supplies and equipment
Skills & Requirements- Management experience
- Experience with creating, maintaining, and executing an annual budget
- Understanding of accounts payable/receivable
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs
- Ability to maintain spreadsheets to track and manage inventory, expenses, and other budget-related items
- Ability and/or interest in teaching Greenhouse-related educational classes hosted by the Downtown Market
- Ability to be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
- Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
- Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
- Previous experience working with plants
- Able to pay attention to detail
- Dependable
- Customer service oriented
- Organized
- Able to lift 100lbs
- Able to work on their feet for extended periods of time
- Able to work in heat and humidity of greenhouse atmosphere
Education and Experience- Associates Degree in greenhouse management, Bachelors Degree in horticulture or plant science.
- Previous experience in managing a Greenhouse required.
Resume Submission Guidelines
Applications, resumes and letters of recommendation will only be accepted online at
https://downtownmarketgr.wufoo.com/forms/greenhouse-manager/ through completion of this application. We will not consider any candidates or review any materials that are submitted via walk-in, phone, fax or email.
