Ogier Gardens Lead

Department Ogier Gardens-OPS Compensation $20.00 Hourly

The Ogier Gardens Staff lead, under the direction of the Senior Coordinator or above, participates in the design, development and implementation of the Ogier Gardens departmental processes and/or programs. Assists with overall administration, policies, and procedures of all programs involving the Ogier Gardens. This includes helping oversee a comprehensive gardening program, year‑round food production, weekly food‑safe harvests for volunteers, and deliveries to the Lend‑A‑Wing Food Pantry.

Implements and recommends policies and procedures to ensure effective coordination of departmental programs.

The Staff Lead of the Ogier Gardens assists the Senior Coordinator of the Ogier Gardens with the design, development and implementation of Ogier Gardens departmental processes and/or programs. This includes overseeing the one‑acre Ogier Gardens property and comprehensive gardening program, year‑round food production, weekly food‑safe harvests for volunteers, and deliveries to the Lend‑A‑Wing Food Pantry.

Assists with the coordination of Ogier Gardens programs – educational workshops, Adopt‑A‑Bed garden plots, special events and space reservations, and conducts tours for classes and the general public.

Assists with the development and implementation of a year‑round comprehensive gardening program that engages diverse groups of students in volunteering, garden programs, workshops and educational events.

Assists with collaborations and partnerships including academics, FTIC students, Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Assists with beautification and maintenance of the Ogier Gardens landscape for use in programming. Assists with maintenance of the building infrastructure of the Ogier Gardens property. Operates and repairs irrigation systems in the landscape, greenhouse, and all equipment utilized for the operation and maintenance of the Ogier Gardens. Assists with fertilization and disease and pest management for a wide variety of crops.

Assists the Senior Coordinator with the management of Student Farmers, providing strategic guidance in the development of Ogier Gardens policies, procedures, and organizational structure. Provides support to Student Farmers in their roles related to special events, adopt‑a‑bed management, social media and other functions of Ogier Gardens programs.

Assists with the coordination, tracking and supervision of Ogier Gardens volunteers. Assists with program and facility equipment – ordering, inventory, inspections, and routine reports or checklists that support best practices for equipment management and maintenance. Maintains Safety Data Sheets and instructions for using all potentially hazardous substances in the Ogier Gardens.

Assists with oversight and effective management of the acre of Ogier Gardens space, the hydroponic grow station in the Student Wellness Complex, and the additional 5,000 square feet of compost and beekeeping apiary.

Assists with delivery and procurement of materials and inputs required for the successful operation of the Ogier Gardens. Assists with development and execution of a strategic marketing program to increase awareness and participation in Ogier Gardens events and programs. Collaborates with on‑campus sources such as marketing and publications, Osprey Update, calendar of events, and Spinnaker media. Utilizes culturally relevant social media tools to maximize the program’s impact.

Maintain detailed records of garden tasks, planting locations, inputs and field notes to comply with Organic standards. Assist with Ogier Gardens program evaluation. Assist with program reports as requested, including the department’s Annual Report and Report to Student Government with…