Nursery Manager

Job Details

Your Responsibilities

• Reporting to and collaborating with the President of West Coast Kelp, the Nursery Manager will:
• Oversee and manage all kelp cultivation and production schedules at the WCK nursery.
• Lead applied R&D to improve propagule quality, cultivation methods, and enhance production efficiency.
• Refine existing and create new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop and implement nursery data-management systems for evidence-based decision-making.
• Train and supervise seasonal or part-time nursery staff, ensuring work meets WCK’s quality standards.
• Collaborate with project partners to align nursery output with project needs.
• Identify and apply for grant funding and other financial resources to support nursery operations, restoration projects, research initiatives, and organizational growth.

Requirements

You Are

• Excited and capable of thriving in a mission-driven start-up environment and growing with West Coast Kelp as we expand our operations.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dedicated to constant improvement.
• A vetted, hardworking critical thinker who confidently tackles large projects.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and know how to hustle to achieve big goals.
• Excited to help build systems and processes for a growing company.
• Interested in blending biology, engineering, and sustainability.
• Curious, resilient, and adaptable — comfortable working independently in a remote, close-knit environment.
• A natural leader who enjoys teaching and empowering others to take ownership of their work.

What You Bring to the Table

• 3+ years of experience in seaweed, aquaculture, or related biological production systems.
• 3+ years of experience designing and conducting successful applied R&D projects.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting life-support systems (pumps, chillers, lighting, etc.).
• Strong analytical and record-keeping skills to support data-driven improvements.
• Experience contributing to or managing research or funding proposals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A track record of meeting or exceeding goals and delivering consistent high-quality results.
• A proactive mindset that thrives in a fast-paced environment where problem-solving and innovation are daily tasks.
• A desire to work in a performance-driven environment where KPIs are measured and celebrated.

Contact Information

For more information, see West Coast Kelp.

The position will remain open until the role is filled.