Anderson Acres Farm, Kent, CT, Seeks a Year-Round Greenhouse Coordinator

Anderson Acres is a small-scale flower farm and homestead located on a 200-acre, privately owned property in Kent, CT. Roughly three acres of the land is dedicated to growing annual and perennial flowers for commercial sales as well as fresh mushrooms, vegetables, herbs, and fruits for the farm owners and crew.

The Greenhouse (GH) Coordinator manages all aspects of seedling production, takes the lead on organizing and training staff for all aspects of seedling production and transplanting, and is responsible for developing and communicating all relevant protocols. This person is also an integral member of the farm crew and is expected to participate in harvest, fieldwork and pack out flowers for our onsite farmstand and wholesale customers.

Responsibilities
Manage seeds from ordering through transplanting
Order, store and organize seeds
Execute sowing schedule
Supervise sowing, thinning, pricking out, potting up, and hardening off
Manage disease and fertility
Order and ensure upkeep of greenhouse supplies (soil, trays, amendments, etc)
Oversee transplant schedule
Maintain accurate record keeping
Administer staff trainings on seed management
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Work with team to accomplish other farming tasks such as weeding, irrigation, harvesting, pruning, and marketing
Attend weekly crop walks

Qualifications
A minimum of three years’ experience farming
A minimum of one year’s experience managing seedling production
Experience growing flowers for commercial markets
Comfortably able to lift 50lbs
Valid driver’s license

Schedule
The GH Coordinator is expected to work 40 hours per week during the growing season, with reduced hours in winter. Our preference is for this person to keep a Sunday-Thursday schedule during the growing season.

Compensation
The GH Coordinator is a non-exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience; anticipated starting range is $18-20 per hour. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off. We are unable to provide housing at this time.

To Apply
Email a resume and cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience to Michelle Saltz
michelle@andersonacresfarm.com

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

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