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 ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & People ManagementDirectly manage, support, schedule, and evaluate a team of four Gardeners and GOE Program Trainers across multiple sites in Marin and Sonoma CountiesProvide consistent structure, clear expectations, and regular feedback to foster a high-functioning, motivated teamLead onboarding, training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development for all direct reportsParticipate actively in the hiring process for garden staffFacilitate regular team check-ins and maintain open, effective communication across a geographically dispersed teamModel NBCC’s values of respect, inclusivity, and professionalism in all team interactions Garden Operations & Site ManagementOversee the care and management of seasonal garden sites across NBCC’s Marin and Sonoma County locationsEnsure consistency in garden standards, aesthetics, and productivity across all sites, including greenhouse operationsProviding hands-on support for garden skills trainingApply thorough knowledge of plants, pests, disease management, soil health, irrigation systems, and sustainable growing practicesEnsure all garden environments meet NBCC safety and licensing requirement GOE Program ImplementationOversee and support the GOE team’s implementation of the GOE Living Curriculum (LC) across all NBCC sitesTrain, mentor, and monitor garden staff for both garden upkeep quality and GOE program fidelityCollaborate with the GOE Director to develop, refine, and update Living Curriculum contentFacilitate year-round teaching and tasting garden aligned to GOE curriculumContinuously evaluate program implementation and support ongoing quality improvement Administrative & Budget ManagementManage the GOE program budget in coordination with the GOE Director, tracking expenditures and staying within annual projectionsPrepare and maintain accurate program reports, documentation, schedules, and records accessible to NBCC staffManage staff schedules and travel logistics across two countiesUse Microsoft 365 Suite and related technology tools proficiently for communication, documentation, and planningAdhere to all NBCC policies, procedures, and compliance requirements Communication & Organizational EngagementServe as a key communication link with garden staffAttend and contribute meaningfully to GOE Team planning meetings and relevant NBCC staff meetingsAttend, help organize and present/co-present at NBCC Staff Development Days; August & MarchCollaborate on GOE’s participation in NBCC’s annual Night in Tuscany fundraising eventPresent or help with workshops, conferences, and community events (including occasional evenings and Saturdays) Child Interaction & EquityRecognize and honor each child’s cultural, ethnic, and individual identity in all garden interactionsPractice positive reinforcement and redirection; uphold NBCC’s policies prohibiting corporal punishment, humiliation, or mental abuse Professional DevelopmentEngage in regular self-evaluation and goal-setting in coordination with the GOE DirectorPursue ongoing professional development.Participate in workshops, conferences, and training opportunities to strengthen expertise and leadership
