Garden Manager

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Coordinates, designs, plants, maintains, and harvests the HCC garden. Provides fresh produce to the Food Pantry (in-season). Works with internal and external partners (Plant Operations, Student Life/Food Pantry, Culinary Program, Howard County Master Gardeners, Howard County Food Bank, etc.) and facilitates and supervises volunteer/learning opportunities and garden activities.

Research of organic growing techniques (including integrated pest management), tools and
practices

Maintain a planting, harvesting, and production logs and crop rotations plan

Create a planting and harvesting schedule plan for garden, based in general on the University of Maryland Extension Recommended Vegetable Cultivars for Maryland Gardens

Provide information to supervisor for budget preparation

Conduct weekly gardening activities including but not limited to: sowing, transplanting,
weeding, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, composting, and pest control using integrated pest
management techniques

Purchase seeds, transplants, supplies, tools and equipment within budget constraints

Plan and coordinate harvests with partners ( HCC food pantry, Howard County Food Bank,
CSA, Roving Radish, etc.)

Coordinate crop selection with partners

Develop and maintain working relationship with partners

Cultivate a friendly, inviting, and engaging learning environment

Provide training in-garden activities for volunteers, interns, students, faculty, and staff

Maintain an ongoing list of garden activities for staff, students, and volunteers

Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and improvement through Plant operations

Maintain a safe work environment and first aid supplies

A minimum of 2 years of experience in organic vegetable/fruit production, demonstrated success
in coordinating and supervising volunteers, well organized, flexible, responsible and highly
motivated individual with strong written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity and
capability to use email, internet and other electronic communication. Valid Maryland driver's license.

Fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Periodic local distance travel. Regular attendance is
a requirement for this position.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.