What is a greenhouse manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a greenhouse manager

1. Explore greenhouse manager education requirements

   Most common greenhouse manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   58.9 %

   Associate

   22.7 %

   High School Diploma

   11.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific greenhouse manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	13.27%
   Greenhouse Operations	9.98%
   Pest Management	7.67%
   Greenhouse Management	7.26%
   Plant Growth	5.96%

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3. Complete relevant greenhouse manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New greenhouse managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a greenhouse manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real greenhouse manager resumes.

4. Research greenhouse manager duties and responsibilities

   • Develop and manage plant propagation using hydroponic and soil systems at the college greenhouse.
   • Implement annual mailings, capital campaigns, and special appeals.
   • Plan and implement multiple direct mail appeals in alignment with a relationship-building focus.
   • Control application of irrigation, fertilizers, growth regulators and pesticides to follow a conservative IPM strategy that supports beneficial insects.

5. Prepare your greenhouse manager resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your greenhouse manager resume.

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6. Apply for greenhouse manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a greenhouse manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams