Assistant Nursery Production Manager

Shade Trees Nursery, Inc. is a leading field and container grower located on Long Island's beautiful East End. Surrounded by vineyards, beaches, parks, waterways, and natural beauty, our 120-acre, family-owned nursery has been growing quality plant material for over 60 years.

We serve garden centers, re-wholesalers, professional landscapers, municipalities, and other industry customers throughout the Northeast, from New Jersey to Southern Maine.

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Assistant Production Manager to join our team and develop the skills necessary to oversee our container and field-growing operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone interested in horticulture, nursery production, and agricultural management to learn all aspects of a large-scale growing operation and advance into a leadership role.

The Assistant Production Manager will work closely with ownership and our production team while receiving training in:

• Overseeing and assisting with scheduling and daily production activities
• Planting, pruning, fertilizing, pest management, and irrigation of container-grown trees and shrubs
• Field production and crop management
• Monitoring plant health and overall crop quality
• Overseeing equipment maintenance and coordinating repairs as needed
• Assisting with production forecasting and planning
• Maintaining accurate inventory and availability counts for the sales department
• Attending industry trade shows, educational seminars, and training programs
• Taking on increasing responsibility as knowledge and experience develop

• Previous experience in horticulture, nursery production, landscaping, agriculture, or a related field preferred
• Strong interest in plants, horticulture, and nursery operations
• Hands-on, dependable, and willing to work outdoors in all seasons
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a team
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a preferred. Candidates who are not currently proficient in Spanish must be willing and able to independently develop Spanish-language communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with members of the production team
• Valid driver's license required
• This job is in person in Jamesport, NY located on Long Island, NY. You must be able to commute to this location or be willing to relocate for this role.
• Potential for Housing allowance
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Hands-on training in all aspects of nursery production and management
• Long-term opportunity to grow into a leadership position within a well-established family business
• Salary: $65,000- $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

If you are passionate about horticulture and looking for an opportunity to build a career in nursery production and management, we would love to hear from you.

Shade Trees Nursery, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.