Lead, Ecological Garden & Community Farm

UC Davis Student Farm; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The UC Davis Student Farm is seeking an Ecological Garden Lead to guide and support students as they cultivate food, explore ecological horticulture, and contribute to a resilient campus landscape.

You will mentor interns, employees, and volunteers, and collaborate on Native California plant projects, herb gardening, and education initiatives, building an inclusive community focused on learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and mentoring learners and leaders.
• Experience managing fluid human and ecological systems.
• Ability to welcome and learn with diverse groups and foster inclusivity.
• Excitement to share deep knowledge of the natural world.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support students as they learn in the garden.
• Collaborate with student leaders, interns, employees, and volunteers.
• Foster an inclusive community focused on sustainable food systems.
• Help plan activities like Flower Project and Kids in the Garden.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Troubleshooting

Systems management

Group facilitation

Knowledge sharing

Curiosity about plants

Vision for equitable farms

Job description

The UC Davis Student Farm is seeking an Ecological Garden Lead to guide and support students as they cultivate food, explore ecological horticulture, and contribute to a resilient campus landscape.

You will mentor interns, employees, and volunteers, and collaborate on Native California plant projects, herb gardening, and education initiatives, building an inclusive community focused on learning and wellbeing.