Garden Manager Volunteer(s) – Berea Community Learning Farm Berea Community Learning Farm (BCLF) is a non-profit organic community garden that has been in operation for 8 years. The gardens include both a fenced ½ acre outdoor garden for 40-50 plot-renters, and an enclosed large hoop house. The hoop house and a portion of the outdoor garden provide 2000 pounds of produce to community food banks yearly. The Garden Manager is a hands-on leadership role fulfilled by 1 leader or Co-Leaders. The Garden Manager coordinates a core group of volunteers. The volunteer Garden Manager role does NOT require organic gardening experience. The Garden Manager will have a dedicated Berea-based mentor for hands-on learning support. The mentor is a life-long gardener who has successfully fulfilled the BCLF Garden Manager role for 6 years. The Garden Manager and the mentor will tailor an individualized skills development program. As a key member of the BCLF Board of Directors, the Garden Manager oversees all aspects of the hoop house and outdoor garden operations, as well as administrative tasks. The scope of work includes:
Physical tasks of tilling, planting, hoop house irrigation, watering, mulching, weeding, cleanup
Weekly harvesting and delivery to community food banks
Compost spreading, coordinating delivery of manure and leaves, filling rainwater tanks
The Garden Manager is a year-round role with most activity from April to November. The hours are largely flexible, except for a regular Thursday food bank harvest and delivery. The role averages 20 hours per week during the growing season and significantly less the rest of the year. Interested in learning more? We look forward to talking to you. Contact Sarah at [email protected]