Horticulture Technician

Company Description

Red Sea Farms offers products and services designed to help farmers grow food
sustainably using fewer resources in water-scarce areas. We envision a world
where saltwater and sunlight are used to grow healthy food sustainably and
reduce food insecurity around the world in harsh environments. We care about
the planet just as much as we care about people. In turn, Red Sea Farms
combines impact with innovation through saltwater and sunlight-based
agriculture products, systems, and services that are environmentally and
economically sustainable and help support the nutritional needs of water-
scarce populations.
We're looking for talented and experienced individuals who have a desire to
change the way people think about food and make a positive impact in the
world.

Job Description

Work with the rootstock breeding team to accomplish tasks for our R&D
greenhouse. These tasks include cross pollinating, grafting, seed cleaning and
performing other crop care as needed. This position is part-time. However,
there is some potential for a flexible work schedule.
Cross pollinating plants; i.e., transferring pollen by hand from male to
female flowers. This is a highly detailed task that requires focus and
dexterity, but training will be provided.
* Vine training plants
* Plant caring, including pruning
* Growing seedlings from seed
* Grafting developed rootstocks to test their performance
* Identifying and labelling plants
* Inspecting and handling nursery stock
* Harvesting produce
* Seed cleaning and storing
* Keeping thorough notes of the work done
* Other work assigned by the rootstock breeding team

Qualifications
* Agricultural experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided.
* Positive attitude
* Works well with others as well as independently.
* Punctual and dependable
* Detail-oriented and observant
* Ability to pair speed with accuracy
* Legible handwriting is a must
* Available to work weekend hours
Other Requirements
* Good writing ability
* Good condition physically as it is an extremely manual job - Ability to walk on uneven ground and repeatedly bend and crouch etc.
* Excellent manual dexterity

Additional Information

Our Company Values include Innovation, Impact and Integrity.
We push the boundaries of science and technology to enable sustainable food
production in harsh environments. We have a positive impact on the
environment, communities and economies. This inspires us and others to be more
sustainable. We are humble, honest, and
respectful. We use facts for decision making rather than make judgments.