What are the responsibilities and job description for the Growing Assistant position at Gotham Greens?
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Growing Assistant will assist the Regional Growing Team with varying tasks week to week as required. The position may include, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Support IPM Program
- Greenhouse Maintenance Support
- Nursery & Young Plant Care
- Irrigation & Plant Nutrition
- Record Keeping
- This position supports holiday and 7-day coverage with the rest of the growing team
WHO YOU ARE
Requirements:
- Ability to do basic math and follow recipes
- Attention to detail
- Prior greenhouse experience preferred
- Ability to thrive at work under minimal supervision/direction
- Available to work weekends and work flexible hours as required
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in seasonal temperatures
The ideal candidate:
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate commitment to the company vision
- Appreciation for sustainable agriculture and food
WHO WE ARE
Gotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting, and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and dips all year round to retail, restaurant, and foodservice customers.
Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to a multi-state greenhouse operator and one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America.
