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Greenhouse Manager

Southall Farm and Inn

Date Posted December 12, 2022
Location Franklin, TN
Category Agriculture
Job type Full-Time

Company description

Southall is the evolution of traditional Southern hospitality, an authentic working farm with an inn, restaurant, and spa just outside of Nashville on over 325 acres of lush and rolling hills. This is a place of gathering, connection, and nature, where guests are nurtured and nourished, inspired by innovation and education. Here, curiosity leads to learning, learning leads to understanding, and understanding leads to new possibilities—culminating in a deep, meaningful experience for all.

Job description

Position: Greenhouse Manager

Reports to: Farm Manager

Classification: Exempt

Position Description:

The Greenhouse Manager will be responsible for the oversight of Southall’s greenhouse operations and site-wide propagation. The Greenhouse Manager will be responsible for executing the propagation plan for the farm team’s growing spaces; which include but are not limited to, the production fields, public spaces, and kitchen gardens. The Greenhouse Manager will work closely with the Farm Manager on seasonal timing, plant health and overall best practices.

Responsibilities:

Propagation House

Daily production of plants from seeds, cuttings, and graftings to achieve production targets.
Daily maintenance of crops in the greenhouse.
Growing vegetables starts for the farm and retail store.
Growing annuals and perennials for landscaped and flower areas.
Maintain records for propagation – working with the farm manager
Monitor germination rates and growth patterns – communicate with farm manager
Once trained, ensure regular maintenance of greenhouse and greenhouse equipment
Monitor and manage pest and disease in greenhouse area
Flexibility to meet various and changing needs of the farm

Citrus Greenhouse

The citrus Greenhouse is overseen by the Orchardist with heavy collaboration from the Greenhouse Manager. A general understanding of citrus trees including planting, pruning, harvest, irrigation, pests and disease, moisture, and temperature needs are recommended.

Courtyard

Work with Farm Manager on design and execution of Courtyard area.
Propagate annuals and perennials for this space.
Daily maintenance of this area with support of farm and landscape team.

Guest Interaction

Lead a portion of guest-facing farm programming classes at Southall.

These programs will fall during both the week and weekend.

Additional Responsibilities:

Assistance in the garden, when necessary, with weeding, thinning, harvesting, planting, washing, and packing
Knowledge of design and maintenance of flowers, trees, and shrubs with an ability to implement landscape designs
Priorities workload for maximum efficiency and production
Ability to communicate well in advance
Guest service and engagement
Record keeping
Collaborate with ordering of seeds, plants, propagation, and gardening supplies
Knowledge of short-term and long-term seed storage

Skills and Experience:

Knowledge of greenhouse climate control systems.

The greenhouse at Southall is a Wadsworth control system.

Knowledge and experience with Integrated Pest Management products and techniques.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Propagation skills required; proper seeding and propagating techniques, watering, and a thorough understanding of the lifecycle of plants from germination to planting.
Thorough knowledge of botany, seed germination, and seed collection/storage
Thorough experience propagating and seeding plants at scale.
Ability to interact positively with advisory group, management, coworkers, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach
Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
Ability to come to work regularly and on time, follow directions, take criticism, and have a respectful working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
Ability to be a positive representative of Southall with all guests.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret plans.
Ability to draft reports, SOP’s, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, committees, suppliers, and team members.
Working knowledge of various computer software programs, including Microsoft Office suite
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to adapt to changing production as the farm matures
The propagation coordinator will be required to stand, walk, sit, seed by hand, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.
The farm at Southall is a production farm and requires some flexibility with hours.

This position requires a weekend day(s) and a commitment to the farm during seasonal high periods such as spring and summer.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.A) from four-year college or university, or four years related experience.
A background in sustainable farming practices is beneficial
2+ seasons in greenhouse production
Certificate of completion from trade school is beneficial
A driver’s license is required.

Southall is a growing and developing farm and business, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team member occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $35,568* - $50,000

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