Eco Gardener

• Job Responsibilities:
• Maintains and improves Camp Kawartha’s vegetable, pollinator, and shoreline gardens, carrying out day-to-day garden care and coordinating with volunteers as needed.
• Works with the Kitchen Liaison and Kitchen Team to support fresh food at camp, coordinating harvest timing, planting plans, and produce storage.
• Leads garden-based programming for day and overnight campers, engaging campers in hands-on garden care and learning about food systems and stewardship.
• Supports staff and campers in building gardening knowledge and skills by sharing resources, teaching, and helping develop new garden initiatives that fit into daily camp life.
• Coordinates with the Environmental Director to align garden work with environmental programming and broader camp sustainability goals.
• Maintains garden tools, supplies, and inventory, keeping greenhouse and garden spaces organized and well stocked.

Requirements

• First Aid and CPR C Certification
• Police Record Check
• Current NL Certification is an asset
• Ability to live on site at Camp Kawartha for the duration of the summer
• Primary work period: June - August 2026

Benefits

• Eco Gardener Salary Range: Starting @ $2500 for the summer of work
• Work and live in beautiful outdoor camp setting
• Join our tight knit, supportive camp community
• Opportunities for skills development and personal growth

This is an on-site live-in position. Candidate must live on site for the summer. Room and board is included.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1,250.00 per month

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Are you able to live on-site for the summer?

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (required)
• CPR C Certification (required)
• Lifeguard Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2026-06-19