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Skills
Biologyunmatched
Botanyunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Diversityunmatched
Facilities Managementunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Higher Educationunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Research Laboratoryunmatched
Specimen Collectionunmatched
Spreadsheetsunmatched
Training/Teaching Materialsunmatched
Word Processingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
Description
Description
The Grinnell College Biology Department seeks a manager for its greenhouse, located in the Noyce Science Center. This person will oversee the care of cultivated plants employed in the Biology Department curriculum. These plants include a permanent collection of specimens acquired and maintained over many years and short-term plantings used for teaching materials and student research in the context of courses. It is also the responsibility of the Greenhouse Manager to oversee the physical facilities of the Greenhouse and its ancillary rooms, communicating as necessary with Facilities Management to ensure regular maintenance and prompt repairs. Finally, the Greenhouse Manager is expected to assist laboratories and student research in a fraction of the Department’s courses that focus on plant biology and utilize the greenhouse and its associated growth facilities.
This is a 12-month, benefit-eligible position totaling 1,560 hours per year. Hours are full-time during the academic year and reduced during the summer months.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) – in a life science field - from a four-year college or university
6 months or more employment experience involving skills related to plant care
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks and shift between work duties seamlessly.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work with students in a supervisory capacity.
Demonstrates a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Substantial college-level training in plant biology.
Post-college experience in a greenhouse setting.
Experience that demonstrates critical organizational or multi-tasking skills
Experience using spreadsheet and word processing software (Microsoft Excel, Word)