Nursery Executive

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Position: Nursery Executive

Reporting to: Manager - Operations

Employment type: Full time

Location: Tamil Nadu

Joining requirement/Timelin:  Immediate

About Industree Foundation

Established in 2000, Industree Foundation works at the intersection of Equity, Climate, and Gender, building economic opportunities for women in nature-based, traceable supply chains. Industree Foundation holistically tackles the root causes of poverty by creating an ownership-based, organized, creative manufacturing ecosystem for micro-entrepreneurs. Industree works with a vision to co-create an ecosystem with farmers, artisans, and stakeholders, creating a new way of building sustainable enterprises and work culture. Further, Industree Foundation’s comprehensive approach helps maker communities assess their traditional skill base, organize them into production units, develop products that appeal to modern markets, and create consistent demand to create sustainable businesses at the lowest possible costs. Our approach has tripled the incomes of artisans in non-farm occupations by leveraging their artisanal skills and integrating them into the creative industries sector. Industree believes that if the poor have access to sustained and consistent demand for their products and services and are provided with an enabling ecosystem, they can integrate into the formal economy and lift themselves out of poverty. Over the years, we have impacted over 500,000 women across India and Africa and created market opportunities worth USD 58Mn. You can read more about Industree’s work at www.industree.org.in.

Industree is collaborating with the National Rural Livelihood Mission to create livelihood opportunities for millions of women in 12 states. The NRLM-Bamboo Sub Sector program aims to work with one million women through smallholder plantation and enterprise development in each state. The project aims to support local communities in adapting to climate change through sustainable cultivation, plantation management certification, and carbon sequestration. It focuses on building long-term increases in incomes for the farmers over the period of 40-60 years.

The project has been catalyzed with the following key objectives:

• Economic empowerment of smallholder farmers through sustainable cultivation of bamboo
• Establish farmer-owned community institutions to manage sustainable cultivation, harvest, and sales of bamboo

About this Position

The Nursery Executive will be responsible for managing nursery operations, including sourcing seeds/germplasm and nursery materials, overseeing plant growth and maintenance, and ensuring the smooth functioning of day-to-day activities. The role requires strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills to guide the team, maintain a positive work environment, and achieve nursery production and quality goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage nursery staff by preparing work schedules, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely completion of activities.
• Supervise daily nursery operations such as watering, fertigation, pest and disease monitoring, and overall plant care.
• Ensure all plant materials are procured legally, verify necessary permits, and maintain quality standards for all incoming materials.
• Prepare budgets and maintain accurate financial records related to nursery operations.
• Facilitate training and capacity-building to enhance technical knowledge and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and manage nursery inventory, ensuring sufficient stock of plants and materials to meet demand.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure a consistent and high-quality materials supply.
• Plan and create well-organized, appealing nursery and plant displays to enhance visibility.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• M.Sc. / B.Sc. in Forestry/Botany is preferred

Work Experience

Minimum 5+ years of experience in handling nursery (preferably bamboo nursery) and nursery techniques

Expected Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in identifying bamboo and related species, with proficiency in nursery techniques including plant propagation, germination, rhizome multiplication, grafting, growth promotion, and fertigation Strong knowledge of nursery management, seed sourcing, and plant propagation
• Experience in irrigation, fertigation, and pest/disease management
• Ability to monitor plant health and implement corrective actions
• Inventory management and record-keeping skills
• Effective communication with staff, vendors, and suppliers
• Proactive, adaptable, and result-oriented mindset

For those interested in this role, please share your resumes along with your location, notice period/availability, and salary details at jobs@industree.org.in

 

 

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