Garden Manager (7422)

Garden Manager - Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working individual who wants to share and enhance their farming skills and be a part of our community located on 250 acres in Marlborough, NH. This is a great position for someone who wants to work outdoors on a diverse farm and educate children. We are a non-profit farm that is both production oriented and educational/experiential! 

Core Responsibilities:

1. Take primary charge of our acre of vegetables, fruit, and flowers. We have an orchard, large garden, two high tunnels, and a passive solar greenhouse.
2. Assist in the occasional care of livestock (6-12 pigs, 20-30 sheep, 3 cows, 5-10 goats, 300-500 chickens) rotating on our 40 acres of pasture - we do our own slaughter and processing on-site
3. Assist with farm programming for children, young adults, and families. 
4. Work with the Farm Manager to harvest, wash/pack, and deliver produce to the camp kitchen as well as wholesale, retail sales/donations, & CSA. 
5. Assist the Farm Manager with the planning and execution of farm goals.

Camp Glen Brook Farm is a diversified educational farm located on the wooded campus of Camp Glen Brook in Marlborough, New Hampshire. The farm serves as both a working agricultural operation and an outdoor classroom, integrating regenerative farming, animal husbandry, food production, and hands-on environmental education for campers, students, and staff.

Our operation includes mixed livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry), high-tunnel and field vegetable production, orchards, compost systems, and pasture-based grazing. We focus on soil health, animal welfare, ecological stewardship, and practical skill-building rooted in real farm work.

The farm plays a central role in the life of the camp—supplying food, supporting land management, and offering daily opportunities for campers and staff to engage directly with agriculture, responsibility, and community. Our team works in all weather, across seasons, and in close collaboration with the wider camp community.

We are a mission-driven, hands-on workplace where curiosity, reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic matter as much as prior experience. Employees leave with real skills, deeper agricultural knowledge, and a meaningful connection to the land and the people they work with.

Plan, plant, maintain, and harvest a diversified market garden using regenerative and sustainable practices

Develop and manage seasonal crop plans, seeding schedules, and succession plantings

Oversee soil health through composting, cover cropping, amendments, and minimal-disturbance practices

Manage irrigation systems, greenhouse/high tunnel production, and basic infrastructure needs

Coordinate harvests for camp meals, CSA distribution, farm stand, and donation programs

Supervise, train, and mentor seasonal staff, apprentices, and volunteers

Organize daily work plans, task assignments, and workflow efficiency

Monitor pests, disease, and weeds using organic and regenerative methods

Maintain accurate production records for planting, harvest yields, and inputs

Ensure proper post-harvest handling, washing, storage, and food safety standards

Align production with farm and camp needs

Participate in educational programming by teaching basic gardening and farm skills to campers and visiting groups

Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces in safe, functional condition

Uphold Glen Brook’s values of stewardship, education, and community engagement

The Garden Manager at Glen Brook is responsible for planning, planting, and maintaining a productive, educational market garden using regenerative practices, while overseeing seasonal staff, volunteers, and daily harvest operations. They coordinate crop planning, soil health, irrigation, and pest management, ensure timely harvests for camp, CSA, and donations, and integrate the garden into Glen Brook’s broader educational mission.

At least 2–3 seasons of hands-on vegetable production experience, including crop planning, planting, harvest, and basic equipment use. Prior experience supervising staff or volunteers is strongly preferred, along with a solid understanding of sustainable or regenerative growing practices.

Farm experience

This is a seasonal, full-time, residential position located on the Glen Brook campus in Marlborough, NH. The Garden Manager receives full room and board as part of their compensation; for most of the year, meals are provided by a full-time kitchen staff preparing three meals daily. A weekly stipend of $350–$450, commensurate with experience, is offered. Additional benefits include access to fresh farm produce, a collaborative and mission-driven work environment, and opportunities for professional growth in regenerative agriculture and educational programming.