Operations Associate

Summary

The job is for a Crop Management position at HM.CLAUSE., an agricultural co-operative specializing in vegetable seed production. The role involves executing field research and breeding programs, developing crop management strategies, and supervising laborers among other responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least one year’s field/greenhouse operations experience in a research or production setting
• Associate of Science’s degree in Agriculture or related field with 3-5 years’ experience
• Knowledge of routine open field growing practices and irrigation requirements
• Must be able to work as a team member and independently as this position will require some weekend work
• Florida pesticide application license or the ability to get one within 1 year of being employed
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize own work and work of others in the team
• Strong communication, training and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated computer skills in Word, Excel, Email programs
• Valid Driver’s License required
• English fluency required, Spanish is desired

Responsibilities

• Execute field grown research and breeding programs to the expectations of the operations, breeding and research staff
• Support the Development of crop specific fertilizer and irrigation protocols in consultation with the Operations Manager
• Develop a program to monitor crop nutrition through soil and tissue collection and analysis
• Work alone and with others to ensure that crop protocols and crop management procedures are followed
• Develop pest management program in consultation with Operations Manager and apply labeled pesticides to control weeds, insect pests and diseases
• Measure and monitor key performance metrics related to both the quality and productivity of crop programs
• Support routine irrigation, farm and field equipment maintenance and repair activities
• Support the land preparation process each season and maintain follow fields
• Create a safe working environment on the farms – by encouraging workers to wear the appropriate PPE, use proper lifting technique, and follow direction on posted signs etc
• Supervise the scouting of fields for insect and disease pest
• Assist in the Development and maintenance of a program/strategy to protect crop from wildlife
• Assist in the Development and maintenance of a program for all farm machinery and equipment
• Participate in the Development of a crop rotation schedule for the farm

Benefits

• Join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food
• Promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position
• Support diversity & inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world