Overview
Garden of Eatin’ Manager Jobs in Novato, USA at North Bay Children
About North Bay Children’s Center:
North Bay Children’s Center (NBCC) is a nonprofit educational organization with more than 40 years of dedicated service to children and families in the North Bay region. NBCC’s Garden of Eatin’ (GOE) program is a cornerstone of this mission, bringing living-curriculum garden, nutrition and nature education to sites across Marin and Sonoma Counties. The GOE program engages children, families, and educators through hands-on garden and nature programs to develop healthy bodies, curious minds and caring stewards.
Position Summary:
The Garden of Eatin’ Manager (GOEM) is a dynamic, blended leadership role that combines hands-on horticultural expertise with people management, program oversight, administrative responsibility, and creative vision. Under the direction of the GOE Director, the GOEM is the operational hub of the GOE program—managing a team of four garden staff, overseeing multiple active garden sites across Marin and Sonoma Counties, and ensuring the consistent, high-quality implementation of NBCC’s Living Curriculum across the organization.
The ideal GOEM is an experienced, self-directed leader who is equally comfortable in the garden and at a desk, who leads with clarity and warmth, communicates proactively across a dispersed team, and brings both practical gardening knowledge and thoughtful program judgment to every aspect of the role.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & People Management
Directly manage, support, schedule, and evaluate a team of four Gardeners and GOE Program Trainers across multiple sites in Marin and Sonoma Counties
Provide consistent structure, clear expectations, and regular feedback to foster a high-functioning, motivated team
Lead onboarding, training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development for all direct reports
Participate actively in the hiring process for garden staff
Facilitate regular team check-ins and maintain open, effective communication across a geographically dispersed team
Model NBCC’s values of respect, inclusivity, and professionalism in all team interactions
Garden Operations & Site Management
Oversee the care and management of seasonal garden sites across NBCC’s Marin and Sonoma County locations
Ensure consistency in garden standards, aesthetics, and productivity across all sites, including greenhouse operations
Providing hands-on support for garden skills training
Apply thorough knowledge of plants, pests, disease management, soil health, irrigation systems, and sustainable growing practices
Ensure all garden environments meet NBCC safety and licensing requirement
GOE Program Implementation
Oversee and support the GOE team’s implementation of the GOE Living Curriculum (LC) across all NBCC sites
Train, mentor, and monitor garden staff for both garden upkeep quality and GOE program fidelity
Collaborate with the GOE Director to develop, refine, and update Living Curriculum content
Facilitate year-round teaching and tasting garden aligned to GOE curriculum
Continuously evaluate program implementation and support ongoing quality improvement
Administrative & Budget Management
Manage the GOE program budget in coordination with the GOE Director, tracking expenditures and staying within annual projections
Prepare and maintain accurate program reports, documentation, schedules, and records accessible to NBCC staff
Manage staff schedules and travel logistics across two counties
Use Microsoft 365 Suite and related technology tools proficiently for communication, documentation, and planning
Adhere to all NBCC policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Communication & Organizational Engagement
Serve as a key communication link with garden staff
Attend and contribute meaningfully to GOE Team planning meetings and relevant NBCC staff meetings
Attend, help organize and present/co-present at NBCC Staff Development Days;
August & March
Collaborate on GOE’s participation in NBCC’s annual Night in Tuscany fundraising event
Present or help with workshops, conferences, and community events (including occasional evenings and Saturdays)
Child Interaction & Equity
Recognize and honor each child’s cultural, ethnic, and individual identity in all…
Title: Garden of Eatin’ Manager
Company: North Bay Children
Location: Novato, USA
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