Company description

Mission: Garden To Table empowers school communities with gardens and curriculum to engage all students in experiential outdoor education.

Vision: Our vision is a future in which gardens are an integral part of every school, fostering connection to nature, student health and wellness, academic engagement and achievement, and environmental and community stewardship.

Goals: We strive to engage all students in our partner schools with increasing opportunities to participate in garden-based learning. We will provide increased levels of support and training for teachers. We aim to make school gardens more welcoming and meaningful to a greater diversity of students and their families.

Job description

Job Title: Garden Coordinator

Employer: Garden to Table

Location: 4-6 elementary school gardens across Boulder County; possibility of 2 in Broomfield

Job Status: Part time, seasonal February 16-October 31; approx. 10 hours per week

Reports to: Garden Director

Pay Rate: $20/hr and mileage reimbursement

Position Description

Our new garden Coordinator will work at 4-6 elementary schools across Boulder County to complete necessary growing season tasks with the possibility of 2 in Broomfield. The vast majority of the work is performed alone with guidance from our Garden Director. Garden Coordinators maintain our partner schools’ gardens in collaboration with parents, make weather-based adaptations, prepare for garden-based lessons, and complete miscellaneous duties. The candidate needs to be highly organized, capable of managing multiple tasks, have a willingness to learn, and have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Spring Garden Setup & Maintenance

Preparing soil for summer planting
Assisting in growing lettuce at schools for Rainbow Day
Preparing summer irrigation systems, with guidance from Garden Director
Removing weeds
Cleaning, repairing and storing hoop covers used in early spring
Maintaining Regular communication with school so that garden care is a collaboration between our non-profit and each school’s parent leadership

Summer & Fall Garden Maintenance

Setting up garden structures, wind protection, trellises, etc.
Performing weekly garden maintenance - weeding, reseeding, staking, thinning, pruning, training, irrigating, harvesting etc.
Building community enthusiasm for the garden by connecting with school staff, parents and volunteers
Monitoring plants for pests, disease and soil problems
Amending soil, storing equipment and preparing irrigation for winter
Working with Garden Director to accomplish miscellaneous tasks

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with vegetable garden maintenance
Good stamina and strength, ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift 40 lbs
Flexibility, reliability, dedication, and enthusiasm for the mission of Garden to Table
Knowledge of vegetable plants
Possession of a valid Colorado driver’s license and have regular access to a vehicle (Mileage will be reimbursed)
Regular access to a fully operational computer and cell phone
Ability to pass Boulder Valley School District background check - required by BVSD for anyone working with/around kids on school property
Willingness to use apps Slack and Airtable for staff communications
Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
College degree is NOT required

Desired Skills & Abilities

Love of gardening and strong desire to learn more
Self-motivated, team player, flexible, outgoing, resourceful
Willing to engage with members of the public and school communities
Strong interest in plants, education, working outside, and environmental stewardship
Passionate about Garden to Table’s mission & vision
Detail-oriented in order to be attentive to changes in the gardens
Knowledge of Colorado weeds, pests, and disease
Comfort working around children / families and sensitivity to physical safety
Ability to speak Spanish a strong plus

Garden to Table is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

February 06, 2026