Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges. The Garden Project Manager will oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of the college's Sustainability Garden. This will include leading the effort to develop the Garden’s Strategic and Landscape plans. This position will work collaboratively with staff, faculty, students, volunteers, and community partners to promote educational and sustainable practices. The Garden Manager will also coordinate closely with the THRIVE office and the Culinary Arts program to integrate gardening efforts with curriculum and community engagement. Garden Management: Design, implement, and maintain the HCC Garden’s (aka the Sustainability Garden) Strategic and Landscape plans. Develop and manage planting schedules, crop rotations, and maintenance tasks. Ensure sustainable gardening practices and promote biodiversity. Collaboration and Coordination: Work with faculty and staff to integrate garden-related topics into curricula and workshops. Coordinate with the THRIVE office to support the food pantry and student wellness initiatives through gardening activities. Partner with the Culinary Arts program to create farm-to-table experiences, including cooking demonstrations and student projects. Community Engagement: Train and manage federal work study students and community volunteers for garden activities. Organize events, workshops, and tours to promote garden awareness and community involvement. Foster relationships with local organizations and community partners to enhance garden programming. Administrative Duties: Manage garden budgets, grants, and resource allocations effectively. Maintain records of garden activities, volunteer participation, and program outcomes. Evaluate and report on the impact of garden initiatives on the college community. REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, environmental science, agricultural science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience in garden management, landscape maintenance, or similar roles. Strong knowledge of sustainable gardening practices and organic farming techniques. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups. Experience in education, outreach, or community organizing is a plus. Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Passion for environmental sustainability and community engagement. Working Conditions: This position may require working outdoors in various weather conditions and physical activity, including lifting and gardening tasks. Part-Time, Non-Benefited Position Hourly Rate: $21.00/hour Hours: Up to 18.5 hrs./week; - All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa. Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions. Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.