GARDEN MANAGER

Hope Road Organization

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Help Cultivate the Space That Cultivates Youth

Hope Road Organization is seeking a committed Garden Manager to support the growth, organization, and sustainability of our Grow2Live Youth Gardening Program and the Hope Road Youth Arts & Nature Hub.

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This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, productive, and educational garden environment where youth can learn, grow, and thrive.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Garden Manager provides hands-on leadership for the care, planning, and maintenance of the Hope Road garden space while supporting youth learning experiences.

This role supports:

• Grow2Live Youth Gardening Program

• Garden preparation and maintenance

• Seasonal planting and harvesting

• Youth Hub garden activities and farmers market preparation

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The Garden Manager helps ensure that the garden remains healthy, organized, and ready for youth engagement throughout the program season.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Garden Planning & Maintenance

• Develop seasonal planting plans

• Maintain garden beds, soil health, and overall growing conditions

• Monitor watering, weeding, and plant care schedules

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Program Collaboration & Coordination

• Partner directly with the Program Director to align garden operations with weekly program plans, youth learning objectives, and overall session flow.

• Assist with hands-on gardening activities during youth sessions

• Help prepare materials for educational gardening lessons

• Ensure garden tools and supplies are organized and safe

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Harvesting & Farmers Market Preparation

• Coordinate harvesting schedules

• Support preparation for community distribution and farmers market offerings

• Track basic garden yields and needs

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Volunteer Coordination Support

• Provide guidance to garden volunteers during sessions

• Help identify additional volunteer needs within the garden area

• Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator for coverage

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Safety & Organization

• Maintain a clean and safe garden environment

• Report supply needs or maintenance issues

• Support overall readiness of the outdoor space

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IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about gardening, nature, and youth education

• Comfortable working outdoors

• Organized and reliable

• Patient and encouraging with youth

• Able to take initiative and solve problems

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Gardening experience, agriculture knowledge, or community garden involvement is helpful but not required.

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TIME COMMITMENT

• Part-time, seasonal involvement (April – August)

• Primary presence during:

• Wednesday evening sessions

• Saturday midday sessions

• Some light planning or preparation may be done remotely.

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This role may begin as volunteer-based and may evolve into a stipend-based position as funding allows.

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WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Strong garden leadership ensures:

• Youth experience hands-on learning in a thriving environment

• The garden produces healthy food for the community

• Programs operate safely and efficiently

• Hope Road continues to grow as a place of healing, learning, and connection

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The Garden Manager helps turn Hope Road’s vision into something living and tangible.

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HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals are encouraged to:

1. Complete the Volunteer Interest / Leadership Form

2. Submit a brief statement of interest

3. Participate in a short conversation with Hope Road leadership

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Hope Road is not just growing food — we are growing futures.

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If you believe in youth development, community health, and the power of nature, we invite you to join us.

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