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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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