At Bowery Farming, we dream of a world where agriculture gives back to the people and the planet more than it takes. But to achieve this, we need more than incremental change.
We need to reimagine farming from the ground up.
Everyday, Bowery’s purpose-driven team works toward this mission. Right outside of cities, we build indoor farms that grow wildly flavorful produce that’s defiantly free from pollutants, all while using less finite resources like space and water. Our smart farms are powered by our proprietary farm operating system, BoweryOS, creating a simplified, agile food system that’s focused on flavor, freshness, and safety.
At Bowery, we’re farming efficiently so we can feed effectively, democratizing access to fresh, local food in our communities. Join us: https://boweryfarming.com/careers/
At Bowery, we’re making wildly delicious food more accessible to everyone. Driven by our proprietary end-to-end technology, our farms are transforming the entire fresh food supply chain to be simpler, safer, and vastly more sustainable.
We have 5 farms in operation (including state-of-the-art R&D and innovation farms) and we’re just getting started. We’re backed by tech and agriculture industry leaders with $647M in equity and debt capital, and our products are sold in over 1,400 locations.
Working at Bowery is more than just a job. It’s a chance to make a global impact with first-of-its-kind technology and ridiculously good food. We’re always looking for passionate minds to grow (and eat) with us! Ready to make a real difference? Join us. We’d love to have you here.
About the Role:
We are seeking an Agriculture Technical Assistant who will be supporting the daily growing operations in our indoor vertical farms. You will be responsible for collecting key metrics & daily crop evaluations, as well as evaluating daily system audits to ensure optimal growing conditions. You will perform all tasks based on standard operating procedures and the continuous improvement of our standard operating procedures. You will maintain focus on the plant material and the accuracy of the data collection. To achieve this, you are comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. With the support of the growing operation team, interpret data, and deliver business results. You will operate in a multidisciplinary environment with engineers, computer scientists, agricultural scientists, and other functions, and your work will meaningfully impact the evolution of the indoor agriculture industry.
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The salary for this role will be $21.25 per hour. If this role is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply no matter what so we can see your profile and background. You can trust us to make a leveling assessment based on your unique skills and experience and communicate that with you.
Bowery is an equal opportunity employer - a place that celebrates unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures that will enrich the workplace. We are attempting to redefine what a sustainable agricultural supply chain can look like. We cannot achieve this mission without a team that reflects the diversity of people who want fresh, locally grown food in regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, national origin, religion, family status, disability, military status, and experience. We strongly encourage people from marginalized communities to apply to join our team.
What You'll Do:
Supporting farm ops team regarding crop health protocols Execute all crop culture SOPs and drive compliance with crop schedules in partnership with supervisorsCollect & assist in analyzing data in order to proactively identify crop issues Consistent system inspection in the farm to make sure that the environmental conditions are optimal for production and within the target Water and Nutrient Management (including collecting microbial samples, monitoring and recording water EC and pH values, mixing stock solution fertilizers).Integrated pest management proceduresEnsure all required KPI’s are met regarding facilities goals on safety, production, quality, and costsPromote the maintenance of production areas to ensure compliance with company quality, sanitation, and Food Safety standardsWho You Are:
You are passionate about our mission, excited to revolutionize agricultureYou have knowledge of farming & growing operationsYou have the versatility to collaborate with individuals across various functionsYou have excellent verbal, written & interpersonal skillsYou love to learn & have a strong work ethicYou have strong attention to detailYou practice safe work habits in a food safe environment at all timesYou are a self-starter who gets involved quickly and takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasmYou maintain a high productivity level by operating with a sense of urgency, efficiency, and effectiveness over an extended period of timeYou have the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 poundsBenefits as Good As Our Greens:
Starting hourly rate is $21.25/hour + annual increases Free benefits from Day 1 for employees (Medical, Dental, Vision) Heavily subsidized benefits for your family from Day 1 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents (full-time employees)Competitive vacation and sick time off401K & company stockCompany paid Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Free Mental Health Resources and Wellness Benefits, including Spring Health (personalized quality therapy and psychiatry for mental health needs), Headspace (unlimited access to guided meditation sessions, and Carrot (family forming support)Uniforms and PPE provided by BoweryFree leafy greens & more…