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Assistant Grower - Native Plant Company in Illinois

Date Posted: 15 August 2026

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Assistant Grower – Native Plant Company – North Central Illinois

We’re looking for a motivated Assistant Grower to join our native plant team!

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with daily plant production in outdoor nursery operations
  • Water, fertilize, prune, transplant, and monitor plants
  • Help maintain plant health and quality
  • Assist with inventory, orders, and general nursery tasks
  • Work closely with the Head Grower and production team

 Qualifications:

  • 2+ years’ Plant or horticulture experience
  • Knowledge of native plants
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Ability to work outdoors and perform physical tasks
  • Passion for native plants and environmental stewardship
  • Willingness to learn and grow with the team

Join us in growing healthy native plants and supporting local ecosystems!

Apply today by submitting a current resume. Only candidates who meet the qualifications and provide a resume will be contacted for consideration.

For questions regarding this or any other horticulture or agricultural positions please contact Kim Kavanaugh at 440-367-6025 or by email at kim.kavanaugh@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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