Assistant Orchard Manager-Kimmel

Hiring Organization: Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard Educational Foundation Inc
Employment type: Internship
Job Location: Nebraska City, NE
Application Due Date: April 30, 2024

Assistant Orchard Manager Description

Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard Educational Foundation Inc. Career Opportunity – Assistant Orchard & Vineyard Manager Position Type                                     Full Time

Desired Start Date TBD Hours per Week                          40

Duration                     Long-Term Position

Location                     Nebraska City, NE

Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard has a full-time position for an Assistant Orchard Manager with a background in Horticulture, or Agronomy, with an interest in education. Established in 1925, Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard Educational Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)3 Public Charity. Situated on 98 acres outside of Nebraska City, we are a working orchard dedicated to agricultural education, research, and historic preservation.

This position will work closely with the Orchard Manager in the management, maintenance, and health of all aspects of the Orchards & Vineyards. Other duties include management of field staff and developing educational programming. Our expectation is for the individual in this position to succeed the current orchard manager upon his retirement.

We are looking for a team-oriented, self-motivated professional with managerial skills/experience, who enjoys working in the outdoors, and the motivation to further our mission of education.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in horticulture or agronomy preferred; equivalency of experience
  • VA Private Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain

For further information about the Orchard, please visit our website at www.kimmelorchard.org To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to justin@kimmelfoundation.org.

If you would like to discuss the position further, please call 402-475-1797. Thank you.

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