About URI
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
THE POSITION WILL BE IN-PERSON
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for operational oversight and management of the URI Agronomy Farm, East Farm, Greenhouses, and the Botanical Garden. Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, volunteers and the public to enable use of these farms for research, teaching, public education and outreach.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure that all equipment, facilities, fields, and grounds are in good condition consistent with established safety standards and with use of the farms and garden as sites for research, teaching, public education and outreach.
Operate farm equipment (tractors, harvest equipment, mower, tiller, etc.). Undertake minor repair and annual maintenance of farm equipment, as needed, and ensure that major repairs are undertaken by appropriate service providers.
Supervise Assistant Farm Managers (East Farm and Greenhouse) ensuring all facilities are maintained, research and teaching efforts are supported, and that assistant managers are trained and have the resources needed to do their jobs.
Supervise and/or train students, staff, and volunteers assigned to perform tasks related to upkeep and maintenance of the farms and teaching garden. Develop and implement an annual operating plan for the farms and teaching garden, including a budget and justification to support financial investments needed for maintenance and operations. Maintain inventory and purchase supplies, parts, etc. necessary for building, equipment, and grounds maintenance. Collaborate with faculty and staff in the development of applications for external funding to ensure that requests for all farm-related equipment, supplies and human resources needed to conduct the project are included in the proposal budget.
Maintain equipment for weather condition reporting and facilitate data collection and reporting.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate the movement and use of shared farm equipment among University farms to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software, farm tools and equipment. All certifications to comply with USDA and university regulations. Must have certification or demonstrable familiarity with GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) accreditation. Must have or be able to obtain a RI Pesticide Applicator's License. Must have a valid driver's license.
Posting Date: 10/08/2026
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17176
