Eagle’s Nest Foundation (ENF), a non-profit organization located in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, is home to Eagle’s Nest Camp (a residential, co-ed summer camp for children ages 6-17), Hante Adventures (an off-site adventure program for teens), and The Outdoor Academy (a residential semester school for high-performing 10th grade students).  Our mission, “Experiential education for young people, promoting the natural world and the betterment of human character”, is fulfilled year-round through our programs, staff, volunteers, donors, and Board of Trustees.

Eagle’s Nest Foundation in Western North Carolina is seeking a full-time Garden Manager to nurture and develop our garden and to develop a Garden to Table program for Eagle’s Nest Camp and The Outdoor Academy, an academic semester school for 10th grade students.

The Eagle’s Nest Foundation Garden Manager is responsible for the oversight of the Eagle’s Nest gardens and composting systems and is the person who does the majority of the actual physical labor associated with cultivating the garden. The Eagle’s Nest garden is a modest but dynamic two-acre plot focused mainly on production of annual vegetables with a strong educational component involving students and campers. The garden consists of a high tunnel, a small greenhouse, a garden cottage, a large composting system, and rows.

The Garden should resemble a highly functional small production farm, providing high quality products to our kitchen. Our Garden to Table program is integral to supporting our goals related to both education and sustainability. The Garden will provide space for classes, workshops, and hands-on learning for campers and students. The Property Assistant portion of this position is secondary to the Garden Manager role and will provide support maintaining the grounds and assisting with facility maintenance under the direction from the Property Manager.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Eagle’s Nest provides a salary (no housing available), contributory healthcare benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, Camp and OA discounts, and pro deals.  Lunch is available when served through the Dining Room on class days while OA and Camp programs are in session during time worked. Specific benefits are outlined in the employment agreement.

Eagle’s Nest Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disabling condition or sexual orientation.