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Manager, Agronomy/Greenhouses/East Farm
Manager, Agronomy/Greenhouses/East Farm
Posting Number: SF02231
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 11
Pay Grade Range: Hiring Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Department: Plant Sciences & Entomology
Campus Location: Kingston
Job Description Summary:
Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by
10/24/2026. Applications received after 10/24/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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THE POSITION WILL BE IN-PERSON
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for operational oversight and management of the URI Agronomy Farm, East Farm, Greenhouses, and the Botanical Garden. Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, volunteers and the public to enable use of these farms for research, teaching, public education and outreach.
Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure that all equipment, facilities, fields, and grounds are in good condition consistent with established safety standards and with use of the farms and garden as sites for research, teaching, public education and outreach.
Operate farm equipment (tractors, harvest equipment, mower, tiller, etc.). Undertake minor repair and annual maintenance of farm equipment, as needed, and ensure that major repairs are undertaken by appropriate service providers.
Supervise Assistant Farm Managers (East Farm and Greenhouse) ensuring all facilities are maintained, research and teaching efforts are supported, and that assistant managers are trained and have the resources needed to do their jobs.
Supervise and/or train students, staff, and volunteers assigned to perform tasks related to upkeep and maintenance of the farms and teaching garden.Develop and implement an annual operating plan for the farms and teaching garden, including a budget and justification to support financial investments needed for maintenance and operations.Maintain inventory and purchase supplies, parts, etc. necessary for building, equipment, and grounds maintenance. Collaborate with faculty and staff in the development of applications for external funding to ensure that requests for all farm-related equipment, supplies and human resources needed to conduct the project are included in the proposal budget.
Maintain equipment for weather condition reporting and facilitate data collection and reporting. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate the movement and use of shared farm equipment among University farms to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software, farm tools and equipment. All certifications to comply with USDA and university regulations. Must have certification or demonstrable familiarity with GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) accreditation. Must have or be able to obtain a RI Pesticide Applicator's License. Must have a valid driver's license.
Posting Date: 10/08/2026
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17176
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Posting Number: SF02231
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 11
Pay Grade Range: Hiring Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Department: Plant Sciences & Entomology
Campus Location: Kingston
Job Description Summary:
Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by
10/24/2026. Applications received after 10/24/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE POSITION WILL BE IN-PERSON
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for operational oversight and management of the URI Agronomy Farm, East Farm, Greenhouses, and the Botanical Garden. Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, volunteers and the public to enable use of these farms for research, teaching, public education and outreach.
Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure that all equipment, facilities, fields, and grounds are in good condition consistent with established safety standards and with use of the farms and garden as sites for research, teaching, public education and outreach.
Operate farm equipment (tractors, harvest equipment, mower, tiller, etc.). Undertake minor repair and annual maintenance of farm equipment, as needed, and ensure that major repairs are undertaken by appropriate service providers.
Supervise Assistant Farm Managers (East Farm and Greenhouse) ensuring all facilities are maintained, research and teaching efforts are supported, and that assistant managers are trained and have the resources needed to do their jobs.
Supervise and/or train students, staff, and volunteers assigned to perform tasks related to upkeep and maintenance of the farms and teaching garden.Develop and implement an annual operating plan for the farms and teaching garden, including a budget and justification to support financial investments needed for maintenance and operations.Maintain inventory and purchase supplies, parts, etc. necessary for building, equipment, and grounds maintenance. Collaborate with faculty and staff in the development of applications for external funding to ensure that requests for all farm-related equipment, supplies and human resources needed to conduct the project are included in the proposal budget.
Maintain equipment for weather condition reporting and facilitate data collection and reporting. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate the movement and use of shared farm equipment among University farms to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software, farm tools and equipment. All certifications to comply with USDA and university regulations. Must have certification or demonstrable familiarity with GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) accreditation. Must have or be able to obtain a RI Pesticide Applicator's License. Must have a valid driver's license.
Posting Date: 10/08/2026
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17176
Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency
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