ABOUT OXBOW’S NATIVE PLANT NURSERY

Oxbow’s Native Plant Nursery (NPN) produces native plants that promote a conservation ethic. The plants produced in the nursery serve to increase habitat quantity and quality, while also acting as a vehicle for knowledge growth, empowering restoration project managers, landscape architects, and household and community gardeners to learn the importance of native plants and local landscapes. The NPN is recognized for its high-quality plants, propagation protocols, and inspiration on the role and beauty of native plants in our ecosystem. The NPN grows approximately 75,000 plants per year.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Nursery Production Technician works with other nursery staff in all aspects of plant production. The position requires someone able to take on responsibility and work efficiently with attention to detail. Additionally, we are looking for individuals with a background and interest in botany, horticulture, nursery science and/or environmental stewardship, and an enthusiasm for native plants and their production.

The Nursery Production Technician’s position is Full-Time (40 hours per week). The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM during the summer months and Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM during the winter months, with occasional weekend work and adjusted start times to accommodate weather patterns.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform plant production duties, including sowing, thinning, transplanting, pruning, organization, weeding, irrigation, and inventory monitoring.
Assist in preparing plant orders and loading delivery vehicles.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of the nursery and equipment.
Participate in site preparation, maintenance, and native planting activities on site.
Assist with and participate in events as needed throughout the season.

Work cross-functionally with other program teams to ensure efficient and effective communication and operations.
Represent Oxbow in a positive, professional manner, engaging with and educating visitors about Oxbow’s mission and programs.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT

Oxbow is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion. We value the individual differences, life experiences, and knowledge that our staff bring to their work and their communities. Valuing diversity is a significant part of our culture, our values, and the success of Oxbow’s mission.

Oxbow provides equal employment opportunities to all staff members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Oxbow is committed to fostering a racially diverse team. People of color are encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION  

This is a regular, full-time position, with a competitive compensation package that includes 100% employer-paid healthcare, annual dental stipend, employer retirement match, and generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave. The pay rate for this position is $24.50 per hour.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly on our website via Bamboo. The preliminary application deadline is Friday, December 6th, 2024 but we will continue this search until the role is filled.

Please provide a resume and cover letter that highlights why you are interested in the position and includes your experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you have any questions, please send them to nativeplants@oxbow.org.

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