Who We Are
The Greenhouse at Landry Park is a partnership between the City of Winooski and Vermont Garden Network (VGN) to center education and community in climate resiliency work. Inaugurated in March 2025, the Greenhouse at Landry Park serves as a propagation house to grow seedlings for community-based agriculture initiatives, as an outdoor classroom to offer hands-on workshops, and as a gathering space to host public events. The 800 sqft greenhouse is heated from March-May to allow for seed starting on pallet tables and season extension techniques allow for cultivation in raised beds during the shoulder seasons. 

Position Summary
The Greenhouse Manager will oversee the production plan, infrastructure maintenance, and smooth running of greenhouse operations to serve VGN programs and community partnerships.   

Primary Responsibilities 
Production Plan

• Oversee the production of 6,000+ seedlings of annual vegetables, herbs and flowers
• Fulfill plant orders on scheduled days, including specified varieties and quantities
• Update seed starting calendars in response to program needs and environmental factors
• Diligently record seeding, potting up, and transplanting dates 
• Monitor for pests and diseases; implement a management plan if necessary
• Determine watering requirements and ensure plant needs are met

Infrastructure Maintenance

• Control daily temperature and humidity requirements 
• Follow maintenance protocols, identify and resolve repairs when necessary
• Oversee inventories, purchase materials, track expenses
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all areas, including inside the greenhouse, around the hardening off area, wash station, and storage shed

Greenhouse Operations

• Closely collaborate with VGN staff responsible for educational programming
• Provide technical support for program participants during seed starting activities 
• Ensure timely communication with staff and community partners  
• Manage the flow of people, materials, and plants in/out of the greenhouse to keep the production plan on schedule, maintenance up to date, and overall operations in order

Full job description here.