Greenhouse Coordinator

Greenhouse Coordinator

Greenhouse Coordinator

• Category:
  Quality / Patient Safety
• Status:
  Full-Time
• Shift: Day
• Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
• Department: RWJBH Community Health Project
• Pay Range: $59,713.00 - $74,641.00 per year
• Location:
  
  99 HIGHWAY 37 WEST, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

The Greenhouse Lead will manage the daily activities in Community Medical Center’s newly constructed Sadie Vickers Comm Unity Garden hydroponic greenhouse located in South Toms River in accordance with the RWJBH Community Health Project.

This position will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working and growing environment in the Greenhouse while meeting produce production goals set by the department.

We are seeking an individual with strong hydroponic growing experience who is passionate about making healthy food accessible for the communities we serve.

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Demonstrated experience in hydroponic greenhouse operations

Preferred:

• Controlled Environment Agriculture Certificate and/or Hydroponic Growing Certificate

• Overseeing Community Medical Center’s hydroponic greenhouse in partnership with Sadie Vickers Resource Center
• Crop production including seeding, transplanting, nutrient management and harvesting
• Cleaning and sanitizing hydroponic growing system and floors
• Packaging and labeling produce for donation/distribution
• Inventory management for all greenhouse supplies and materials
• Records and analyzes data points for real-time monitoring and evaluation
• Liaises with technical assistance providers
• Leads with school and community group Greenhouse field trips
• Works with Community Health team members for program implementation including Registered Dietitians, Social Workers, SNAP Navigators, Community Health Workers, etc
• Manages program expenses in accordance with grant funding
• Engages grant funder’s and other community stakeholders and helps procure and leverage key partnerships that broaden community impact

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer