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About the Role

Assist in the oversight of daily greenhouse operations, property maintenance, and sales. This role supports the Greenhouse Manager in planning, organizing, and administering greenhouse, nursery, and property-related activities, ensuring efficient and profitable business operations. Key duties include plant care, property management, plant sales, and public engagement with diverse volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Greenhouse Manager on daily tasks such as planting, transplanting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and clean-up to ensure plant growth from seed to final product.
• Assist the Greenhouse Manager to maintain optimal greenhouse conditions (temperature, humidity, lighting) for healthy plant development.
• Assist with designing and executing flower/vegetable beds and maintain detailed growing records.
• Monitor plant health, identify issues, and implement treatments under the Greenhouse Manager’s guidance.
• Prepare orders, track supplies, and process requisitions for seeds, fertilizers, pest control, and tools.
• Maintain accurate logs of pesticide use, watering schedules, and other horticultural documentation.
• Facilitate plant care activities with Day Habilitation staff and coordinate volunteer tasks with Greenhouse Manager.
• Research and identify potential venues, farmers’ markets, pop-up events, and community fairs suitable for selling plants and merchandise.
• Coordinate logistics for off-site sales events, including setup, transportation, and display of products.
• Track and restock inventory, prepare displays, and help with plant labeling and pricing.
• Build partnerships, negotiate pricing, and contribute to social media promotion of greenhouse activities and events.
• Communicate operational concerns promptly and assist Greenhouse Manager with monthly reports on progress and challenges.
• Conduct property walk-throughs for maintenance and help create floral arrangements for events.
• Be flexible and ready to take on any other tasks or projects assigned by the Greenhouse Manager or supervisors, contributing to the overall success of the greenhouse operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Prior experience working in a Greenhouse or Nursery required.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required.
• Experience with sales and marketing required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications required.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
• If you currently maintain an out-of-state driver’s license, you must transfer your license to NY State within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work flex hours, including evenings and weekends, required.
• Extended periods of standing and walking.
• Moderate amount of bending.
• Ability to handle and move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Horticulture
• Environmental science
• Botany
• Plant care
• Pest control
• Sales
• Marketing
• Microsoft Office Suite

Location

• Brookville, NY

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Three (3) or more years’ experience strongly preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma
• Associate's degree in horticulture, environmental science, or botany preferred
• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, environmental science, or botany preferred

About the Company

• Wheatley Farms is a business that operates a greenhouse and nursery.

Equal Opportunity

• This position embraces diversity in all its forms and strives to create an inclusive, welcoming environment where every individual feels valued. They demonstrate cultural awareness and actively support a culture of equity and inclusion.