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Canterbury Court

Garden Assistant

Atlanta, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

We are Atlanta's first Life Plan Community (LPC) - what some call a Continuing Care Retirement ... The Garden Assistant works under the supervision of the Garden Manager while also working ...

Canterbury Court, Inc.

Garden Assistant

Atlanta, GA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Description Canterbury Court is a retirement community located in the heart of Buckhead, where we ... The Garden Assistant works under the supervision of the Garden Manager while also working ...

SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE

Garden Field Tech 1

Shelton, WA

$17.35/hr

Community Garden Manager, Patricia Green, Field Supervisor, Redwolf Krise FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Time Status: . 8 (32 hours a week) TS Range: 3 /4 ($17.35 per hour) Open Until Filled SUMMARY: Under ...

Squaxin Island Tribe

Garden Field Tech 1

Shelton, WA · On-site

$17.35/hr

Community Garden Manager, Patricia Green, Field Supervisor, Redwolf Krise FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Time Status: . 8 (32 hours a week) TS Range: 3 /4 ($17.35 per hour) Open Until Filled SUMMARY: Under ...

Squaxin Island Tribe

Garden Field Tech 1

Shelton, WA · On-site

$17.35/hr

Community Garden Manager, Patricia Green, Field Supervisor, Redwolf Krise FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Time Status: . 8 (32 hours a week) TS Range: 3 /4 ($17.35 per hour) Open Until Filled SUMMARY: Under ...

Springdale Public School

Student Intern

Springdale, AR · On-site

$12/hr

Work collaboratively with the garden manager and fellow interns * Help maintain garden spaces ... Current SPS student with an interest in agriculture, nutrition, food systems, or community service

Kendal at Sonoma

Kitchen Garden Steward

Healdsburg, CA

$25 - $31/hr

About Enso Village Enso Village is a Zen-inspired community with a focus on mindful aging, the joys ... Working under the direction of the Kitchen Garden Manager, the Steward contributes to regenerative ...

Enso Village

Kitchen Garden Steward

Healdsburg, CA · On-site

$25 - $31/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About Enso Village Enso Village is a Zen-inspired community with a focus on mindful aging, the joys ... Working under the direction of the Kitchen Garden Manager, the Steward contributes to regenerative ...

The Kendal Corporation

Kitchen Garden Steward

Healdsburg, CA

$25 - $31/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About Enso Village Enso Village is a Zen-inspired community with a focus on mindful aging, the joys ... Working under the direction of the Kitchen Garden Manager, the Steward contributes to regenerative ...

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How much do community garden manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for community garden manager in the United States is $58,937.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $67,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a community garden manager do?

A Community Garden Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of a community garden, including organizing planting schedules, managing volunteers, ensuring garden maintenance, and coordinating educational programs. They work to foster community engagement, distribute plots, and promote sustainable gardening practices. The manager may also handle budgeting, fundraising, and outreach to local organizations or schools to expand the garden's impact. Their role is essential to creating a productive, inclusive, and environmentally friendly space for all participants.

What are some common challenges community garden managers face, and how can they be addressed?

Community Garden Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating diverse groups of volunteers, maintaining consistent garden upkeep, and managing resources like tools and water. Effective communication and organization are crucial for scheduling workdays and keeping everyone informed. Building strong relationships within the community and fostering a collaborative environment can help address conflicts and ensure shared responsibilities. Additionally, seeking grants or local partnerships can alleviate budget constraints and support garden sustainability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a community garden manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Garden Manager, you need knowledge of horticulture, gardening techniques, and project management, often supported by experience or relevant certifications in agriculture or environmental studies. Familiarity with tools like garden planning software, irrigation systems, and basic budgeting tools is typically required. Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills help in engaging volunteers and coordinating community activities. These abilities are crucial for maintaining thriving gardens, fostering community involvement, and ensuring successful garden projects.
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Infographic showing various Community Garden Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,937 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Chicagoland Community Garden Coordinator

Mather Headquarters

Evanston, IL • On-site

$30 - $33/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

At Mather, a nationally recognized wellness-focused organization, we believe healthy aging thrives through connection, purpose, lifelong learning, and meaningful community engagement. Through our Community Initiatives team, we bring innovative wellness, educational, social, creative, and volunteer opportunities to older adults throughout Chicagoland, creating pathways for engagement, personal growth, and lifelong connection. We are seeking a passionate Chicagoland Community Garden Coordinator to help grow a network of inclusive community gardens that foster wellness, creativity, accessibility, and connection. In this unique role, you'll build partnerships, coordinate impactful programming, and help create welcoming outdoor spaces where older adults can learn, connect, and flourish through gardening, nature, and community.
This is a full-time, hourly position that combines virtual work, in-person meetings, community partner engagement, and occasional program facilitation. Frequent local travel throughout Chicagoland is an essential function of this role, as the Community Gardens Initiative Coordinator will regularly visit partner garden sites, attend meetings, assess garden needs, and support programming across the Chicagoland area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Builds and maintains relationships with existing community gardens across Chicagoland.
  • Works with garden partners to determine material and programming needs of partners and participant population and match with Mather opportunities and offerings.
  • Works with garden facilitators to coordinate and schedule program offerings.
  • Provides support for program logistics/planning (e.g., works with partner to ensure seating is available; work with CI team to manage program registration; order needed materials/supplies, etc.).
  • Assists with garden programming facilitation on occasion as needed.
  • Must possess valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation, or have the ability to arrange alternate reliable transportation, to travel to Mather Headquarters (Evanston, IL) and off-site locations for daily essential job functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required:
  • 2+ years work experience related to gardening or related work.
  • 2+ years work experience related to project coordination or management.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills, including presentation skills.
  • High level of dedication and personal responsibility.
  • Interest in working with older adults from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred:
  • Experience working with older adults in an educational, gardening, or wellness setting.

The hourly base wage range provided is a good faith estimate of what Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, certifications, years of experience, geographic location, and current market conditions. At Mather, we are committed to being inclusive, resilient, bold, and impactful-and that includes offering a total rewards experience designed to support our team members. This position may be eligible to participate in Mather's benefit plan, if applicable. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on employment status and hours worked per pay period. All benefits are subject to change without notice.
Hourly Pay Range
$30-$33 USD
Benefits
Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*
Team members are eligible for:
  • A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an "earn-as-you-go" plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
  • A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
  • Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
  • Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Extended illness benefits
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.
About Mather
Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today's young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation's Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.
Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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