Company description
Arthur’s Point Farm (APF), a state-licensed plant nursery located in Ghent, New York, is hiring a full time Assistant Nursery Manager starting in February 2027. The nursery, launched in 2020, sells bareroot and potted trees, shrubs, and perennial herbaceous plants with an emphasis on native landscapes, ecological restoration, and agroforestry. We use organic practices and focus on species and local ecotypes that are underrepresented at regional plant nurseries. In addition to the nursery, APF is also establishing commercial orchards and restoring forests and riparian areas around the farm.
Job description
The Assistant Nursery Manager is responsible for assisting in the propagation, production, and care for nursery stock, including containerized plants and plants grown in-ground, raised beds, air-prune beds, and within various propagation settings around the farm. The Assistant Nursery Manager works (i) independently and with the field crew to implement the nursery production plan, and (ii) with the Farm Manager to support various administrative and sales tasks, including inventory management, order fulfillment, customer communications, and sales. Additional tasks include caring for plants in containers and in the field and assisting customers on Open Nursery Days. Working with the Managing Director and the Farm Manager, the Assistant Nursery Manager may also participate in the annual nursery planning process and communications and marketing efforts such as blog writing, social media posting, and event planning.
Qualifications & Experience:
We seek candidates passionate about ecology, native plants, and horticulture, and who are eager to learn and grow with our farm business. Qualified individuals will have the following attributes and experience:
-At least one season working with plants (agriculture, gardening, landscaping, or ecology);
-Clear and concise oral communication skills (ideally including conversational Spanish);
-Strong written communication skills;
-Experience with spreadsheets, digital data organization, word processing, and presentation software;
-Strong attention to detail while maintaining efficiency;
-Ability to work effectively in sales and customer relationship management (e.g., landscapers and the general public) and product fulfillment;
-Self-motivated, readily takes initiative, and able to work both individually and as a member of a team;
-Capable of demanding and repetitive physical labor, including lifting 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly and working well in all weather conditions;
-Experience operating farm equipment, tools, and machinery desired; and
-Respect for workplace safety guidelines and willingness to follow outlined safety procedures.
Supervision: This position reports directly to the Farm Manager.
Compensation: $24-$28/hour commensurate with experience, plus biannual performance bonus potential.
Annual Benefits: Ten days paid time off, nine paid federal holidays, and 56 hours of sick leave.
Housing: On-farm housing available.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
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Deadline
February 01, 2027