Horticulturist

About the position

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 cropload 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.

Responsibilities

• Frequent travel throughout Central Washington.
• Visiting orchards and advising growers on tree fruit horticulture.
• Calculating and disseminating crop estimates.

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience as a field representative.
• Experience with cherry, apple and pear production and horticulture.
• WSDA Tree Fruit Consultant License.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License and safe driving record.
• Computer skills such as Excel, Word, Oracle.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability insurance
• FSA
• Life insurance
• Matched 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid-time-off
• Performance Incentive Plan