Garden and Greenhouse Coordinator

Garden and Greenhouse Coordinator

Reports to:

Operations
Term:
Seasonal, Part-time (March to October)
Compensation: $22-$26/DOE
Closes:
Open until filled

The Garden & Greenhouse Coordinator is a part‑time, seasonal position that is responsible for maintaining and cultivating the outdoor Intergenerational Garden, and operating and maintaining the campus greenhouse.

• Manage operation and maintenance of Neighborhood House greenhouse, including climate control system, pest management, chemical storage and tool inventory.
• Manage and maintain outdoor intergenerational garden – soil amendment, weeding, deadheading, integrated pest management, fountains and irrigation system.
• Collaborate with departmental managers in both our adult and children's programs to provide ongoing gardening opportunities for adult clients and students, based on pre‑approved monthly curriculum calendar.
• Manage and maintain food garden, coordinating with programs to ensure usage of food grown in the programmatic kitchens.
• Order and track supplies relating to programming and garden or greenhouse operation and maintenance.
• Prepare the garden and greenhouse for all tours and events, including the annual gala in September.
• Clean up the sidewalks and entrance ways from this area of the facility and keep it debris free.

• Key contact for stakeholders and community partners interested in garden development, volunteering, and/or special projects.

• Experience or education relating to horticulture, greenhouse operations, gardening and irrigation systems.
• Able to do moderate lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend, stoop, climb and work in inclement weather, as needed.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to work well independently and within a team structure.
• Must be able to pass a background check.