Garden Infrastructure Manager

Garden Infrastructure Manager

Denver Urban Gardens

Denver Metro

Nonprofit, Full-time, Programs/Services, $28.93 - $37.12

Role Overview And Goals

Ensure all gardens have an acceptable and equitable level of physical infrastructure to produce their own food.

Maintain DUG's ability to build new gardens and maintain existing gardens through its workshop, storage yard, vehicles, and physical tools.

Through communication and problem-solving, ensure that DUG gardens are meet the needs of garden leaders, gardeners and the greater community.

Essential Job Duties

This position reports to the Senior Director of Gardens and Food Forests and supervises a seasonal DUG Corps Service Member

Building and Maintaining Gardens

Establish and execute an annual work plan for garden maintenance, new garden builds and improvement projects.

Plan and implement a garden workday schedule to complete projects in partnership with the Development team

Prep for and lead corporate and community volunteer group workdays. Create a fun team-building atmosphere and instruct volunteers to work safely.

Respond to garden emergencies, maintenance requests, and general inquiries in a timely manner. Prioritize doing repairs in-house, and use contractors only when necessary.

Adhere to all guidelines and restrictions laid out in DUG's land use agreements, grants, and local, state, and federal laws. Complete proposals and application processes to ensure all necessary approvals are in hand before work begins.

Manage external vendors and materials for garden projects.

Find and manage contractors hired for jobs.

Work in partnership with the Field Operations team to engage the community in the design and installation of new gardens. Actively contribute to the new garden design process using insights gained from field experience and research.

Provide budget recommendations for improved efficiency and aligned with strategic priorities

Irrigation

Oversee and manage water systems across the DUG network. This includes repairing breaks in underground irrigation pipes, fixing leaks, and repairing/replacing spigots.

Replacing and maintaining backflows, turn water systems on in the spring and blow them out/ turn them off in the fall.

Communicating with garden leaders about water availability and aligning with landowners about expectations and needs when DUG does not control the water access directly.

Organization and Collaboration

Oversee the DUG workshop and storage yard, including waste materials management, tool maintenance, and supply stocking

Work with DUG staff to understand the ways physical infrastructure can support other DUG programs, and help them understand the needs, limitations, and opportunities of physical garden spaces. Integrate with and add to DUG initiatives and team goals.

Training / Garden Self-Sufficiency

Work to increase the autonomy of Garden Leaders and Tree Keepers in making their own repairs and improvements

Create and update static resources for the DUG website, including blog posts, videos, spec sheets, and preferred vendor lists.

Facilitate workshops and trainings

Administrative

Timely responsiveness to communications from staff and community members

Bi-weekly time tracking and monthly spending report submission

Budget tracking and reporting in conjunction with manager

Performs additional related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Benefits

Compensation for this position level is an hourly wage of $28.93 - $37.12 based on experience and skill set. This is a full-time, non-exempt, fully benefited position. Benefits include a flexible work schedule, RTD EcoPass, mileage reimbursement, paid holidays, a 'trusted time off' policy, as well as a generous employer-sponsored health/dental insurance plan and retirement plan matching. This position is a union-represented position with DUG Workers United.

How To Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter with 'Garden Infrastructure Manager' in the subject line to View email address on click.appcast.io.