Nursery Manager; Forest Seedling Nursery

Nursery Manager (Forest Seedling Nursery)

Woodburn, OR • $80,000.00-$
• 3 weeks ago

Company Description From a humble beginning in 1988 with six nurseries, PRT has grown into North America’s largest grower of forest seedlings, having grown over 6 billion trees. With 27 nurseries and 14 seed orchards across the US and Canada, we annually cultivate over 630 million high‑quality seedlings, playing a vital role in reforestation and sustainable forestry. We are driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and a commitment to nurturing relationships, driving excellence, and fostering a people‑first mindset to make a difference for a greener future.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive Compensation & Financial Growth
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness
• Career Development & Learning
• Stable, Inclusive & Collaborative Environment
• Make a Difference for the Planet

About the Role

We are currently seeking to fill an existing vacancy on our team. We are looking for a full‑time Nursery Manager to lead our team at PRT Hubbard, Oregon. As a key part of the most innovative conifer seedling producer in the industry, you will focus on people, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the greenhouses, storage, and outdoor seedling production;

financial management; personnel development; customer relations; and ensuring site safety. Your leadership will be crucial in executing PRT's strategy, which is rooted in stewardship and safeguarding our people, customers, assets, and environment.

You will lead a small but dedicated team in producing approximately 25 million seedlings annually on a 28‑acre, 430,000‑sq. ft. of greenhouses. The core team consists of 18 full‑time employees, supported by a flexible seasonal workforce during spring sow and the busy harvest season from October to December. You will coach and lead this team to produce exceptional results and meet production targets.

Work Status
• Full‑time Salaried

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in nursery operations, with a proven track record of leadership and team management.
• Working knowledge of pine seedling nursery/agricultural operations, equipment, irrigation, soil fertility, and pesticides.
• Strong team leadership and people‑management experience.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer‑driven and oriented, with a strong work ethic and dedication to safety and excellence.

Ready to grow your career with PRT? Click “I’m Interested” to initiate your application process and submit your resume via our career portal at

We embrace openness and different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that diversity of thought helps us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business, and enable our people to thrive.

Seniority Level
:
Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type
:
Full‑time

Job Function
:
Management and Manufacturing