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Grower jobs are open across commercial agriculture, cannabis cultivation, controlled-environment agriculture, and nursery and greenhouse operations, at every level from entry-level crew to head grower and cultivation director, with specializations in hydroponics, integrated pest management, and crop scheduling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Greenhouse General Manager/ Head Grower to lead all aspects of our greenhouse operations — from production and plant care to retail and team development. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for keeping our greenhouse thriving, our customers informed, and our team performing at their best.
About the Farm
Volante Farms in Needham, MA is a place for all seasons. As a fourth-generation family run farm, farm stand, and garden center Volante Farms has over one hundred years in the community. In 2012, the farm stand was remodeled adding two kitchens, a deli, bakery, and an ice cream stand/coffee bar. From 1917 to today, we continue to grow and give back to our community.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage day-to-day greenhouse operations, including watering, fertilizing, planting, and crop scheduling
- Delegate tasks and supervise staff to ensure efficient, high-quality work
- Maintain retail displays, work areas, and equipment in top condition
- Monitor and manage environmental controls (temperature, vents, fans, heating/cooling)
- Scout for and report/mitigate pest or disease issues promptly
- Receive deliveries, manage vendor relationships, and negotiate credits
- Order seeds, supplies, labels, and other materials on an ongoing basis
- Keep detailed records of greenhouse production
- Assist and train staff to serve customers proactively and professionally
- Resolve customer and employee issues in a timely, professional manner in conjunction with management team, HR, and ownership
- Support pricing, inventory, and merchandising of plants and supplies
- Handle register transactions, opening/closing procedures, and cash handling as needed
Working Conditions
This is a physically active, full time, year round, outdoor/greenhouse role. Expect continuous standing, walking, reaching, and lifting. You'll work in varying temperatures and environmental conditions. As this is a retail environment, weekends and holidays are often required.
Schedule
This is a full time, retail based job. The schedule is roughly 40 hours per week, which will often include weekends, evening, and holidays. We are closed many major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day, Fourth of July).
The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. Time and a half is paid for all hours over 40, Sundays, and selected holidays.
Requirements:Qualifications
- 5+ years of greenhouse experience required
- Strong knowledge of horticulture and plant care
- Proven experience managing a team (this role oversees 10–20 direct reports)
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical tasks continuously throughout the shift
- Must be 18 years of age or older
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Greenhouse General Manager/ Head Grower to lead all aspects of our greenhouse operations — from production and plant care to retail and team development. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for keeping our greenhouse thriving, our customers informed, and our team performing at their best.
About the Farm
Volante Farms in Needham, MA is a place for all seasons. As a fourth-generation family run farm, farm stand, and garden center Volante Farms has over one hundred years in the community. In 2012, the farm stand was remodeled adding two kitchens, a deli, bakery, and an ice cream stand/coffee bar. From 1917 to today, we continue to grow and give back to our community.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage day-to-day greenhouse operations, including watering, fertilizing, planting, and crop scheduling
- Delegate tasks and supervise staff to ensure efficient, high-quality work
- Maintain retail displays, work areas, and equipment in top condition
- Monitor and manage environmental controls (temperature, vents, fans, heating/cooling)
- Scout for and report/mitigate pest or disease issues promptly
- Receive deliveries, manage vendor relationships, and negotiate credits
- Order seeds, supplies, labels, and other materials on an ongoing basis
- Keep detailed records of greenhouse production
- Assist and train staff to serve customers proactively and professionally
- Resolve customer and employee issues in a timely, professional manner in conjunction with management team, HR, and ownership
- Support pricing, inventory, and merchandising of plants and supplies
- Handle register transactions, opening/closing procedures, and cash handling as needed
Working Conditions
This is a physically active, full time, year round, outdoor/greenhouse role. Expect continuous standing, walking, reaching, and lifting. You'll work in varying temperatures and environmental conditions. As this is a retail environment, weekends and holidays are often required.
Schedule
This is a full time, retail based job. The schedule is roughly 40 hours per week, which will often include weekends, evening, and holidays. We are closed many major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day, Fourth of July).
The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. Time and a half is paid for all hours over 40, Sundays, and selected holidays.
Requirements:Qualifications
- 5+ years of greenhouse experience required
- Strong knowledge of horticulture and plant care
- Proven experience managing a team (this role oversees 10–20 direct reports)
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical tasks continuously throughout the shift
- Must be 18 years of age or older
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Agriculture & Farming
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in grower jobs.
- Two or more years of hands-on production growing experience in a commercial or regulated environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of integrated pest management principles and scouting protocols
- Experience with hydroponic, aeroponic, or controlled-environment agriculture systems
- Ability to maintain detailed grow logs, nutrient schedules, and compliance documentation
- Familiarity with food safety standards such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) or state-specific cultivation regulations
- Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks in variable temperature environments, including bending, lifting, and standing for extended shifts
Tips for Your Grower Job Search
Tailor your resume to crop type
Hiring managers in cannabis, greenhouse vegetables, and ornamental nurseries each look for different production systems and certifications. List the specific crops you've grown, the systems you've worked in, and any yields or quality metrics you tracked, generic agriculture resumes rarely advance.
Get certified before you apply
Certifications in integrated pest management, food safety (such as GAP), or controlled-environment agriculture set you apart from candidates with identical field experience. Many grower postings list these as preferred or required, so earning them before applying removes a common screening barrier.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists grower openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your scouting and documentation habits
Grower roles increasingly require written crop logs, pest scouting records, and harvest data. If you've maintained grow journals, nutrient schedules, or compliance logs, describe those habits specifically on your resume, they signal you can operate in a regulated or quality-managed environment.
Prepare for a working interview or farm walkthrough
Many employers ask finalists to walk a production floor and identify problems on the spot, a pest pressure, a nutrient deficiency, or an irrigation issue. Walk current grow spaces before your interview and rehearse how you'd diagnose and communicate a crop problem under time pressure.
Negotiate start date around crop cycles
Grower positions tied to seasonal production, transplant windows, or harvest schedules have hard start dates. When negotiating, ask about the crop calendar so your start aligns with onboarding before the busiest period, and confirm whether relocation support or housing assistance is available for remote operations.
Grower Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most growers?
The companies hiring the most growers right now include PennRose Farms, Perdue, and Nourse Farms, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in cannabis multi-state operators and large-scale greenhouse vegetable producers.
How many grower jobs are remote?
About 0% of grower openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with on-site work still the standard for most production roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote arrangements are cultivation consulting, grow system design, and remote crop monitoring for technology-driven operations.
How do you become a grower?
Start by gaining hands-on experience in a commercial greenhouse, farm, or cultivation facility, even in an entry-level role. Build familiarity with common production systems like hydroponics or soil-based cultivation, then pursue certifications in integrated pest management or food safety. Documenting your crop results and moving into supervisory responsibilities positions you for head grower roles.
How do you get hired as a grower with little experience?
Focus on entry-level cultivation assistant or garden center roles that teach production fundamentals on the job. Completing a certificate program in horticulture, controlled-environment agriculture, or cannabis cultivation provides credentials when field hours are limited. Demonstrating a personal grow log, a container garden, or volunteer work at a community farm shows initiative and practical engagement with the craft.
What does the grower interview process look like?
Most grower interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your production background and crop experience. A farm tour or facility walkthrough often follows, where you may be asked to identify plant health issues or describe how you'd approach a specific grow challenge. Final rounds typically involve a practical skills assessment or a conversation with the cultivation director about your production philosophy.
Where can I find and apply to grower jobs?
You can find and apply to grower jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your crop experience, production system background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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