Join Our Mission at Lambs Farm

At Lambs Farm, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing them with meaningful work opportunities in a vibrant and intentional community. Our diverse facilities, including a farmyard, pet adoption center, restaurant, bakery, country store, and thrift store, delight the public while equipping our participants with crucial employment skills in a supportive environment.

Lambs Farm is a nurturing community where participants are empowered to choose their paths, from work to leisure activities, fostering self-reliance and personal growth. It is also a place where families can teach their children about inclusivity and understanding people with disabilities.

Do you have a zest for community service, love engaging with dynamic settings, and seek to make a meaningful daily impact? Lambs Farm might just be your dream workplace. Here, we embody hard work, excellent care, and a commitment to cultivating the human spirit.

Summary

We're seeking a skilled and passionate Lead Grower to join our horticultural team at Lambs Farm. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day cultivation and care of plants in our greenhouse facilities while working directly with our participants. You will implement growing plans, maintain plant health, and create a nurturing environment where adults with developmental disabilities can learn valuable horticultural skills. Reporting to the Greenhouse Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our plant production and participant training programs.

The Role

• Execute daily growing operations, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest management.
• Implement seasonal production schedules and cultivation plans for various plant varieties.
• Monitor plant health, growth progress, and environmental conditions in the greenhouse.
• Maintain detailed growing records, inventory, and production documentation.
• Propagate plants through seeds, cuttings, divisions, and other horticultural techniques.
• Train and guide participants in proper plant care techniques and greenhouse protocols.
• Operate and maintain greenhouse equipment, including irrigation systems and climate controls.
• Harvest and prepare plants for sale or use in other Lambs Farm programs.
• Troubleshoot growing issues and collaborate with the Greenhouse Manager on solutions.
• Ensure greenhouse areas remain clean, organized, and safe for all participants and visitors.
• Assist with educational demonstrations and support community events in the greenhouse.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-3 years of hands-on experience in greenhouse production, plant cultivation, or commercial growing operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of plant propagation, pest management, and greenhouse growing techniques.
• Experience training or supervising others in a horticultural setting.
• Understanding of irrigation systems, growing media, fertilizers, and plant health management.
• Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• One or more professional certifications such as Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH), Master Gardener Certification, or Certified Greenhouse Grower are preferred but not required.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and patience when working with individuals of varying abilities.
• Ability to adapt horticultural tasks to accommodate different learning styles and physical abilities.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, both inside greenhouse environments and in outdoor settings throughout different seasons.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
• Physically capable of performing tasks that require bending, lifting, and walking, with the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds to manage mobility aids and assist participants.
• Proficiency in writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including accurate typing, navigating websites, entering and recalling data, using word processors and spreadsheet software, managing emails, and familiarity with digital communication etiquette and techniques.