Student Sustainability Initiative

Corvallis Environmental Center

SAGE Garden Manager

The Corvallis Environmental Center is hiring a part-time Garden Manager for our Starker Arts Garden for Education.  The SAGE Garden Manager will oversee our one-acre educational production garden, manage a volunteer program and lead programs for youth and adults.  SAGE is part of the Corvallis Environmental Center’s Edible Corvallis Initiative.  The Edible Corvallis Initiative is working to support a sustainable food system in Corvallis. 

SAGE Garden Manager duties include:

• Design and plan garden layout. 
• Coordinate donations and purchases of supplies and plant starts.
• Develop and supervise garden work plan: including planting, watering and harvesting schedule.
• Recruit community volunteers. Supervise weekly work parties at the garden including dinner preparations.
• Coordinate additional volunteer work parties including the Youth Volunteer Corps and school, business, and church groups.
• Maintain irrigation system, garden tools and equipment.
• Track volunteer hours.
• Track produce donations.
• Coordinate deliveries with Stone Soup, South Corvallis Food Bank and other agencies.
• Supervise garden assistants and interns.
• Coordinate garden activities for summer camps with camp coordinator.
• Develop and teach adult garden education programs.
• Participate in budgeting for SAGE garden programs.
• Assist in grant writing and reporting.
• Develop and administer program evaluations.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Plan community and fundraising events at the SAGE garden.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive gardening/farming experience
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience working with children
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and work outdoors in variable climatic conditions
• Familiarity with MS Office computer programs

This is a part-time position with the opportunity to expand.  Hours are flexible and seasonal; work on some Saturdays is required.  Starting pay is $13/hour.  The position is opened until filled.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Edible Corvallis Initiative Director.

Submissions may be made by:

Email:   jen@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org

Mail/dropoff:    214 SW Monroe Ave, Corvallis, OR 97333