Assistant Garden Manager: Lead Sustainable Farm & Recovery

Berkshirejobs; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized on-site housing

Three daily meals

Medical and dental insurance

Job summary

Gould Farm in the Berkshires seeks an Assistant Garden Manager to support sustainable agricultural operations and create meaningful work opportunities for adults living with mental health challenges. This residential therapeutic community emphasizes healing through hands-on leadership and collaborative work.

You will supervise guests, volunteers, and staff, oversee greenhouse and garden activities, coordinate seasonal production, and help plan workforce needs.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of vegetable farming experience preferred.
• Knowledge of greenhouse operations and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to Gould Farm's mission and community-based approach to mental health recovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support guests through meaningful work assignments and skill development.
• Collaborate with clinical and program staff to support recovery goals.
• Assist in managing the greenhouse, gardens, and agricultural operations with sustainable practices.
• Plan seasonal production and workforce scheduling.
• Maintain safe, clean workspaces and train participants in tool use.

Skills

Farming experience

Greenhouse operations

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

Gould Farm in the Berkshires seeks an Assistant Garden Manager to support sustainable agricultural operations and create meaningful work opportunities for adults living with mental health challenges. This residential therapeutic community emphasizes healing through hands-on leadership and collaborative work.

You will supervise guests, volunteers, and staff, oversee greenhouse and garden activities, coordinate seasonal production, and help plan workforce needs.