Internship - Plant Propagation (Bailey Nurseries) jobs in United States
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Bailey Nurseries ยท 3 months ago

Internship - Plant Propagation (Bailey Nurseries)

Bailey Nurseries is a company focused on plant care and propagation, and they are seeking an intern to assist with greenhouse operations. The role involves hands-on experience in plant propagation, crop care, and maintaining greenhouse facilities while supporting various tasks related to plant health and inventory management.

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Responsibilities

Perform greenhouse maintenance
Pull plant orders, prepare them for shipment, and load them onto trucks
Propagate and care for new stock in designated area
Assist with updating plant records and labels
Help keep accurate counts for inventory
Pest and disease scouting
Monitor pH and EC readings
Monitor, adjust and repair irrigation as needed
Fertilize, prune and mow crops
Other duties or projects as assigned depend on area of the production process

Qualification

Horticulture knowledgePlant identificationEnvironmental sustainabilityBilingual (Spanish/English)Organizational skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinking

Required

Currently enrolled in a horticulture degree program or a related field
Enthusiastic and eager to learn
Proactive and critical thinker
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work in harsh climate (hot, humid)

Preferred

Spanish/English bilingual is beneficial but not required
Some plant knowledge and identification skills are beneficial
Some knowledge of environmental sustainability practices is beneficial

Company

Bailey Nurseries

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Bailey Nurseries is a wholesale company specializing in trees, perennials, annuals, and roses.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Alec Charais
Chief Marketing & Product Development Officer
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Marc McCormack, MBA
Chief Sales Officer
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