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COO jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship place you at the operational helm of large-scale agricultural enterprises during peak seasonal cycles. Employers filing H-2A petitions must provide free housing, inbound transportation, and pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, making these roles among the most structured sponsorship packages available to temporary agricultural workers.
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Oregon | Three Nursery Locations | Relocation Candidates Welcome
SuperTrees is looking for an experienced nursery operations leader to take responsibility for production and operations across our three Oregon tree farms.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who has already successfully managed a large-scale commercial nursery or agricultural operation and knows what it takes to produce high-quality trees efficiently, lead a strong workforce, and run a multimillion-dollar operation.
Our ideal candidate brings deep experience with both field-grown and container-grown shade trees, understands propagation and nursery production from the ground up, is fluent in English and Spanish, and has successfully managed an operation in the $5–$10 million+ range.
This position is based in Oregon, and we are conducting a nationwide search. We welcome experienced nursery leaders from throughout the U.S. who are interested in relocating to Oregon.
What You'll Own
You will have overall responsibility for nursery operations across three Oregon farms, including production, people, quality, efficiency, safety, equipment, inventory, and operational performance.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading operations across three nursery locations
- Managing and developing nursery managers, crew leads, and employees
- Overseeing field-grown and container-grown shade tree production
- Overseeing propagation and growing practices
- Planning production around current inventory and future sales needs
- Managing labor, equipment, materials, and operational resources
- Driving improvements in productivity, quality, and efficiency
- Maintaining consistent standards across all three farms
- Monitoring inventory, production schedules, and operational performance
- Working closely with ownership, sales, shipping, and other areas of the business
- Maintaining safe, organized, and well-run nursery operations
- Holding managers and crews accountable while building strong working relationships
What You Need to Bring
This is not an entry-level nursery management position. We're looking for someone who has already demonstrated that they can successfully lead a substantial operation.
Required:
- Significant commercial nursery operations and leadership experience
- Experience managing a $5–$10 million+ operation
- Strong knowledge of field-grown and container-grown shade trees
- Strong knowledge of propagation and nursery production
- Experience leading managers and sizable nursery or agricultural crews
- Experience with production planning, labor management, inventory, quality, equipment, and operational costs
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Proven ability to improve operations and hold people accountable for results
- Willingness to relocate to Oregon if currently located outside the area
Who Will Be Successful Here
We're looking for someone who can see both the big picture and what is happening on the farm every day.
You should be just as comfortable walking the nursery and evaluating tree quality as you are reviewing production numbers, planning labor needs, coaching a manager, or talking directly with a crew in Spanish.
You know how to run an operation. You recognize problems early, make decisions, follow through, and take ownership of the results.
If you've built your career in commercial nursery production and are ready to take responsibility for a multi-location operation, we'd like to hear from you.
Location: Oregon – oversight of three nursery locations
Position: Full-time, on-site
Relocation: Candidates throughout the U.S. are encouraged to apply
Compensation: Competitive and based on experience
Pay: $100,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience managing an operation with approximately $5-10 million or more in annual revenue/production?
- Do you have strong knowledge of container-grown and field-grown shade trees?
Language:
- English and Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Director of Nursery Operations
Oregon | Three Nursery Locations | Relocation Candidates Welcome
SuperTrees is looking for an experienced nursery operations leader to take responsibility for production and operations across our three Oregon tree farms.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who has already successfully managed a large-scale commercial nursery or agricultural operation and knows what it takes to produce high-quality trees efficiently, lead a strong workforce, and run a multimillion-dollar operation.
Our ideal candidate brings deep experience with both field-grown and container-grown shade trees, understands propagation and nursery production from the ground up, is fluent in English and Spanish, and has successfully managed an operation in the $5–$10 million+ range.
This position is based in Oregon, and we are conducting a nationwide search. We welcome experienced nursery leaders from throughout the U.S. who are interested in relocating to Oregon.
What You'll Own
You will have overall responsibility for nursery operations across three Oregon farms, including production, people, quality, efficiency, safety, equipment, inventory, and operational performance.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading operations across three nursery locations
- Managing and developing nursery managers, crew leads, and employees
- Overseeing field-grown and container-grown shade tree production
- Overseeing propagation and growing practices
- Planning production around current inventory and future sales needs
- Managing labor, equipment, materials, and operational resources
- Driving improvements in productivity, quality, and efficiency
- Maintaining consistent standards across all three farms
- Monitoring inventory, production schedules, and operational performance
- Working closely with ownership, sales, shipping, and other areas of the business
- Maintaining safe, organized, and well-run nursery operations
- Holding managers and crews accountable while building strong working relationships
What You Need to Bring
This is not an entry-level nursery management position. We're looking for someone who has already demonstrated that they can successfully lead a substantial operation.
Required:
- Significant commercial nursery operations and leadership experience
- Experience managing a $5–$10 million+ operation
- Strong knowledge of field-grown and container-grown shade trees
- Strong knowledge of propagation and nursery production
- Experience leading managers and sizable nursery or agricultural crews
- Experience with production planning, labor management, inventory, quality, equipment, and operational costs
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Proven ability to improve operations and hold people accountable for results
- Willingness to relocate to Oregon if currently located outside the area
Who Will Be Successful Here
We're looking for someone who can see both the big picture and what is happening on the farm every day.
You should be just as comfortable walking the nursery and evaluating tree quality as you are reviewing production numbers, planning labor needs, coaching a manager, or talking directly with a crew in Spanish.
You know how to run an operation. You recognize problems early, make decisions, follow through, and take ownership of the results.
If you've built your career in commercial nursery production and are ready to take responsibility for a multi-location operation, we'd like to hear from you.
Location: Oregon – oversight of three nursery locations
Position: Full-time, on-site
Relocation: Candidates throughout the U.S. are encouraged to apply
Compensation: Competitive and based on experience
Pay: $100,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience managing an operation with approximately $5-10 million or more in annual revenue/production?
- Do you have strong knowledge of container-grown and field-grown shade trees?
Language:
- English and Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding COO Jobs
Document your multi-operation management credentials
COO roles under H-2A visa attract closer DOL scrutiny because the position must be tied to a seasonal agricultural need. Prepare records showing you've overseen planting, harvest, or processing operations across multiple crews or sites during defined seasonal windows.
Target growers with multi-state H-2A filing history
Large produce and commodity operations that file H-2A petitions across several states are far more likely to have an established process for sponsoring senior operational roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-2A filing history and occupation category before applying.
Verify your role qualifies as seasonal before applying
H-2A requires the position to be temporary or seasonal, not permanent. For a COO, your employer must demonstrate the oversight need is tied to a harvest cycle or growing season, not year-round corporate management.
Confirm the AEWR covers your negotiated compensation
Your employer is legally required to pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate or the prevailing wage, whichever is higher. Cross-check the applicable state AEWR published by OFLC against any offer before signing, since COO compensation structures sometimes include non-wage components that don't count toward compliance.
Ask about the housing and transportation package upfront
H-2A employers must provide free housing that meets federal and state standards, plus reimbursement for your inbound travel costs once you complete half the contract period. Get the housing location and transportation terms in writing before the job offer is finalized.
Align your start date with the ETA 9142A filing window
Your employer must file the H-2A petition with USCIS no later than 45 days before your intended start date. For COO roles tied to a specific harvest season, push for a confirmed start date early so the DOL job order and USCIS filing don't compress against the seasonal deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find COO jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for COO positions at agricultural employers with active H-2A sponsorship history. Because H-2A petitions are filed through DOL and USCIS, you can identify employers who have previously sponsored temporary agricultural workers in operational roles and target your applications to those with an established filing process.
What housing and transportation obligations does an H-2A employer have for a COO hire?
Your employer must provide free housing that meets federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards or applicable state standards, whichever are stricter. They must also pay or reimburse your inbound transportation costs from your home country once you complete 50 percent of the contract period, and cover outbound transportation when the contract ends.
Does a COO role qualify as a seasonal position under H-2A rules?
It can qualify, but the burden falls on the employer to document that the COO need is tied to a defined agricultural season, such as a harvest cycle or intensive planting period, rather than ongoing corporate management. Operations that ramp up significantly during peak seasons and can show historical staffing patterns are better positioned to support this classification.
What wage protections apply to H-2A workers in senior operational roles?
H-2A requires your employer to pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate set by OFLC for the relevant state and occupation, or the prevailing wage determined through an OFLC Wage Search, whichever is higher. These protections apply regardless of your title, so a COO hired under H-2A is covered by the same wage floor as any other worker on the petition.