Central Coast Wilds

^{Oversee and direct all nursery staff.}
^{Manage propagation, irrigation, fertilization and maintenance schedules.}
^{Implement organic IPM programs for general and specific pests.}
^{Conduct pesticide safety training.}
^{Implement nursery propagation protocols for over 300 different native plant species.}
^{Use and maintain the nursery plant inventory data base (MS Access DB).}
^{Maintain the supply of all nursery production materials.}
^{Oversee and participate in construction and maintenance of nursery facilities.}
^{Coordinate plant deliveries and deliver plants as required.}
^{Implement and manage BMPs for pest control and water quality.}
^{Procure appropriate potting soil/test and maintain water quality. Contract Management}
^{Manage all aspects of multiple production contracts}
^{Continuously review the status of current projects and plant materials being grown.}
^{Provide accurate grow times for plants requested by potential contract clients.}
^{Communicate with customers and project managers regarding the status of their contracts.}
^{Negotiate change orders to contracts as required to accommodate customer needs.}

^{College degree in horticulture or related biological science (e.g. plant ecology).}
^{Minimum five years nursery management experience.}
^{Minimum five years native plant propagation and production experience.}
^{Demonstrated knowledge of California native plant identification at multiple stages of development.}
^{Good working knowledge of California native plant communities.}
^{Strong organizational skills and proven ability to coordinate multiple complex project simultaneously.}
^{Ability to work independently to complete specific tasks and meet inflexible deadlines.}
^{Excellent communication and customer relations skills.}
^{Must be physically fit: able to stoop, bend, and repeatedly lift 35 lb}
^{Valid driver’s license and good driving record.}
^{Willingness to work in inclement weather (rain gear provided).}

Opportunities at Central Coast Wilds