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  • Manager, Greenhouse
    College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
    Alcorn State University

    The incumbent is in charge of day-to-day operations at all Experiment Station facilities that grow plants for the purpose of research and demonstration. 


    Essential Job Functions



    •  Designs, implements and records greenhouse and field production practices and oversees all aspects of plant cultivation. 

    • Assists with the execution of soil, nutrient, water management and pest management study using latest technology. 

    • Performs specialty crop practices required for the production and maintenance of various crops and performs all farm-related activities in connection with the operation of the research sites. 

    • Develops nursery and greenhouse management plans and coordinates activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetables, and other plants.

    • Coordinates with research scientists for soil and water sampling at all research sites. 

    • Assists research scientist for field data collection in preparation for peer review publications and grant writing process. 

    • Assists in design and flyers writing for plant care booklet.

    • Other related duties as assigned.  




    Qualifications



    •  M.S. in Agronomy/ Soil Science / or closely related field Minimum Experience.

    • Two (2) years of plant management and production experience. 

    •  Two (2) years of work experience with farmers and producers in communities. 

    • Training in genetics, breeding and/or soil sciences. 



     

 


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