Plant Trial Coordinator - Horticulture in Dayton, Oregon at Bailey Nurseries

Position Title: Trial Plants Coordinator

Department: Product Development

Reports To: Product Development Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt - Full time

Position Summary:

The Trial Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Bailey’s innovation pipeline by coordinating the planning, execution, and evaluation of in-ground, container, and greenhouse plant trials. This hands-on, detail-oriented role partners closely with Product Development, Propagation, Production, and other cross-functional teams to ensure trials are carried out accurately, on schedule, and aligned with new product development goals. Through strong coordination, plant care oversight, and reliable data collection, this position helps identify and advance high-performing plant material for future commercialization and brand growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Trial Planning, Scheduling & Lifecycle Coordination

• Develop annual layouts and assist with crop planning, plant scheduling, and labor coordination for all trial types.
• Schedule and coordinate plants for advanced trials, external trials, international shipments, and network grower events.
• Lead trial lifecycle coordination, including cross-site communication and end-of-trial plant removal, shipment, or destruction.

Trial Execution & Plant Care

Data Collection & Reporting

• Maintain trial records and reporting using Mercado, Monday.com, and the propagation module, and coordinate inventory audits as required.

Propagation & Production Collaboration

• Partner with Propagation to propagate trial material and monitor rooting progress, success rates, and production outcomes.
• Track propagation and production trials across multiple Oregon production sites and summarize results.
• Share trial insights with Product Development and Production teams and assist with development of cultural information sheets.

Quarantine, Compliance & Logistics

• Coordinate incoming, outgoing, and quarantine shipments of trial plant material.
• Maintain quarantine house material and coordinate required inspections with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA).
• Support research, scoping, budgeting, and timeline development for quarantine facility improvements.

Communication, Tours & Administrative Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external trial tours in Oregon, ensuring NDA compliance and visitor restrictions.
• Maintain designated Monday.com boards and organize Product Development documentation, photos, and action items.
• Support trial entry, local plant sourcing, cross-functional needs during non-peak periods.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing ladders regularly.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions including varying weather, mud, and uneven terrain.
• Work around moving equipment, loud noise, dust, and agricultural chemicals.
• May require use of PPE including gloves, goggles, and hearing protection.
• Occasional travel between Yamhill, OR, Dayton, OR, and Sauvie Island, OR locations.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to revise or change job functions as needed to meet business needs. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Bailey Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Employment with Bailey Nurseries is at-will and may be terminated at any time by either party, in accordance with applicable law.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our HR team.