College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Horticulture

Greenhouse Manager-University of Kansas

Hiring Organization: University of Kansas
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Lawrebce, KS
Application Due Date: December 30, 2023

 

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas, Lawrence is accepting applications for a twelve-month, full-time greenhouse manager. The manager will work independently to manage greenhouse operations at two facilities (8,000 ft2) on the KU Lawrence campus. The manager will lead operations to ensure maintenance of greenhouse facilities, care of plants, greenhouse personnel management, and periodic public outreach.  Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field, at least one year of prior experience in greenhouse operations as evidenced by application materials and Kansas Certified Pesticide Applicator or certification within 60 days of position start date.  To apply online, please go to https://employment.ku.edu/staff/26657BR. More information regarding the position description is also posted at this site. A complete online application includes a cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met, a resume or curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references.  Review of applications will begin on December 04, 2023 and will continue until a qualified applicant pool has been identified. Position inquires can be directed to Dr. Lena Hileman (lhileman@ku.edu).

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