Salary Description$61,600 - $69,300 AnnuallyClassificationExemptOrganization DescriptionNaples Botanical Garden is a 501(c)3 SummaryThe Nursery Operations Manager oversees all production of plants in the Garden’s nurseries. The role will develop and implement all new growing protocols and will work closely with Collections experts across the Garden as well as the Director of Horticulture Operations, Brian Holly Curator of Living Collections, and Horticulture Operations Coordinator to ensure success.The Nursery Operations Manager will maintain all of the Garden’s grow spaces and greenhouses. Schedule and maintain all collection, rotational plants, finishing dates, and programmatic plantings. Direct lab and nursery propagation associate on needed propagations to schedule for greenhouse operations. Direct nursery team to maintain collections within the nursery and backup collections for the Garden based on Collections Policy and overseen by direction from Garden Leadership.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop and continuously improve procedures and practices.Oversee and train nursery team: nursery leads, nursery associates, nursery gardeners.Track and delegate FMX work orders for operations, maintenance, and production schedule.Open the nursery in the morning and close at the end of the business day.Monitor nursery stock including soil, fertilizers, and pots.Grow plants, trees, and shrubs from seed or seedlings and step up to appropriately sized containers. Prepare plants for their final use.Monitor watering times, soil conditions, and plant positions.Monitor weather conditions and give special attention to hot or cold controller training and daily monitoring of pedestal system.Monitor greenhouse operation system and adjust as needed, including remotely during non-work hours.Monitor the following systems: irrigation controls, fertilization controls, IPM spray logs, etc.Greenhouse management of maintenance.Stay up to date on all restrictions. Maintain records of restrictions on plants and pest restrictions.Production calendar for grow schedule through Monday.com.IrisBG training for record keeping of inventory. Ability to learn and use.Oversee nursery budget and staffing.Cuttings and air layering as directed by horticulture leadership.Requirements and QualificationsAssociate or bachelor’s degree and 5+ Years of Experience in Nursery managerial and communication skills. Bilingual is a plus.Detailed knowledge of plant production, soil, fertilizers, and growing techniques.Florida or tropical plant knowledge required.Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams.Must have a valid driver’s license.A pre-employment background check required.BenefitsMedicalVisionLife InsuranceRetirement Plan with matchingShort-Long Term DisabilityPTOPaid HolidaysNaples Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Garden has a long-standing policy of employment and advancement based solely upon qualifications to perform the essential elements of a position without regard to age, creed, gender, national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, HIV status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, handicap or mental or physical disability.
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