Camp Glen Brook Hiring a Garden Manager
Garden Manager (April–November)
Residential Position | Camp Glen Brook – Marlborough, NH
Camp Glen Brook is a residential camp and education center with a diversified farm at its core. The
garden plays a central role in feeding the community, supporting educational programming, and
operating a small Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. We are seeking a Garden
Manager to lead day-to-day food production while contributing to hands-on teaching and CSA
coordination.
Position Overview
The Garden Manager is responsible for managing vegetable production across the growing season,
from spring bed preparation and planting through harvest, CSA distribution, and fall close-down. This is
a working manager role—hands in the soil most days—with opportunities to teach, mentor, and help
run a small CSA that serves the broader community.
Core Responsibilities
- Plan, plant, maintain, and harvest diversified vegetable crops
- Manage garden workflow, tools, and infrastructure
- Coordinate harvests for the camp kitchen and CSA shares
- Assist with CSA planning, packing, and occasional distribution
- Maintain soil health through composting, crop rotation, and cover cropping
- Work closely with farm staff to align garden and CSA production with farm goals
- Participate in and occasionally lead hands-on farm classes for youth (ages ~8–16)
- Supervise and work alongside campers or seasonal helpers in the garden
Desired Experience & Skills
- Prior experience in vegetable production or market gardening
- Comfort working long days outdoors in variable weather
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to teach by doing and model calm, patient leadership
- Interest in food systems, CSA models, and land-based education
- Experience working with children or teens is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Weekly stipend of $350–$450, commensurate with experience
- Full room and board provided (on-campus housing and meals from the camp kitchen)
- Meaningful role in a mission-driven farm and education community
Season
April through November (exact dates somewhat flexible).