Greenhouse Coordinator

Mid-Ohio Food Collective • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Join the Mid-Ohio Food Collective as a Greenhouse Coordinator and be part of transforming our community’s access to fresh, nutritious produce. This role offers the unique opportunity to innovate sustainable growing practices and work directly with our mission to alleviate food insecurity. You will be at the forefront of agricultural innovation, collaborating with passionate individuals who prioritize customer-centric solutions. Your efforts will directly impact local communities, fostering healthier lifestyles and building trust within the populations we serve. If you are a problem solver who thrives in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, this position will allow you to channel your passion for gardening and community engagement into meaningful work. Become an integral part of a movement dedicated to making food equity a reality in Columbus and beyond. Apply today to shape the future of food access and sustainability. Your day as a Greenhouse Coordinator As the Greenhouse Coordinator at Mid-Ohio Food Collective, you will play a vital role in overseeing daily operations of our hydroponic systems and controlled environment spaces. You will manage all aspects of crop production, including seeding, transplanting, pest management, and harvest planning, ensuring optimal growing conditions that maximize yields year-round. By utilizing advanced systems and technology, you will monitor pH levels, environmental controls, and irrigation, while also supporting innovative projects like vertical farming and specialty crop trials. Additionally, you will lead educational workshops for diverse community groups, imparting knowledge on hydroponics, food literacy, and crop planning. Your collaborative leadership will guide volunteers and interns, while you work with various teams to enhance overall efficiency and uphold the highest standards of food safety. This position is not just about growing food; it’s about fostering a sustainable future and engaging the community in meaningful agricultural practices. What you need to be successful To excel as the Greenhouse Coordinator at Mid-Ohio Food Collective, candidates must possess a strong educational background with at least a High School Diploma or GED, along with a minimum of two years of experience in greenhouse or controlled environment agriculture. A solid understanding of hydroponic systems, nutrient management, and plant health is essential, along with a background in horticulture, plant science, or sustainable agriculture. Familiarity with nonprofit or community food systems is preferred, as is experience with IoT monitoring systems and environmental controls. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to analyze data effectively to inform decision-making. Comfort in teaching and leading workshops is crucial, alongside strong communication skills to provide clear instruction. A systems thinker who is a self-starter will thrive in this dynamic role, driving innovation and collaboration within our mission to enhance food accessibility for the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in greenhouse or controlled environment agriculture.
• Experience working with hydroponic systems and nutrient management.
• Strong knowledge of plant health, IPM, and crop planning.
• Comfort teaching and leading workshops.
• Strong systems thinker.
• Ability to clearly and confidently communicate and provide instruction.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively analyze data to drive decision making.
• Self starter who thrives in dynamic environments.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with nonprofit or community food systems is preferred, as is experience with IoT monitoring systems and environmental controls.
• A background in horticulture, plant science, or sustainable agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations of our hydroponic systems and controlled environment spaces.
• Managing all aspects of crop production, including seeding, transplanting, pest management, and harvest planning, ensuring optimal growing conditions that maximize yields year-round.
• Utilizing advanced systems and technology, you will monitor pH levels, environmental controls, and irrigation, while also supporting innovative projects like vertical farming and specialty crop trials.
• Leading educational workshops for diverse community groups, imparting knowledge on hydroponics, food literacy, and crop planning.
• Collaborative leadership will guide volunteers and interns, while you work with various teams to enhance overall efficiency and uphold the highest standards of food safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED