Field Horticulturist

Full-Time

Agriculture

On Site

Are you self-driven, with a propensity for integrity and innovation within a team of similarly motivated horticulturists?  If you are, we invite you to join Stemilt’s Field staff.

Stemilt, a vertically integrated Company that brings wholesome and earth friendly products to families around the world, and the largest employer and pillar for the Wenatchee Valley Community, is looking to become a leading employer, not just in its home valley but around Washington, and the world.  If you are an open-minded, continuously learning individual that looks to push the limits, and is beyond ego… This Company is for you.  We are World Famous!  Join us, you will love it here 😊!

Stemilt’s Field Staff are charged with consulting independent growers in horticulture, orchard management and harvest maturity, in order to help increase crop yields, improve crop load management, optimize fruit size and deliver premium edibility to consumers. Stemilt’s Field Horticulturists are expected to deliver extraordinary customer service outward to our growers, and back to the Stemilt team as a whole. Excellent decision-making skills and strong leadership experience are necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

·         Frequent travel throughout Central Washington.

·         Will be visiting orchards and advising growers on tree fruit horticulture.

·         Calculate and disseminate crop estimates.

Reports to:  Horticulture Manager

What we bring to your table:

 ·         A World Famous! benefits package that includes:

o   Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

o   Short- and Long-term Disability insurance

o   Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

o   Life insurance

o   Matched 401(k)

o   Paid holidays

o   Paid-Time-Off (PTO)

o   Performance Incentive Plan

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·         ·           An amazing opportunity to create new performance standards and help lead a new team, develop knowledge and new career growth paths.

What you bring to our World Famous! Table:

Values:

Integrity

Innovation

Trust

Humility

Stewardship

Cultural Norms:

Assume Goodwill

Personal Accountability

Clear Communications

Resolve Conflict

Experience:

·         2+ years’ experience as a field representative.

·         Experience with cherry, apple and pear production and horticulture

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field or equivalent education and/or related experience. 

·         WSDA Tree Fruit Consultant License

·         Valid Washington State Driver’s License and safe driving record

·         Computer skills such as Excel, Word, Oracle

·         Ability to interact with Stemilt’s network and database

·         Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

·         Ability to analyze pertinent data in a manner sensitive to grower confidentiality.

·         Ability to interact and connect with all aspects of the Stemilt team.

·         A commitment to innovation with an understanding for the flexibility, and adaptability that comes along with purposeful change.

·         A desire to deliver an extraordinary experience at every interaction, in fact World Famous!