Field Manager - Professional Gardening

OPEN HOUSE at our HQ – 2/13/26 2–5PM

Live by the seasons. Lead with standards. Build teams that last.

At Home Sown Gardens, we’re hiring a Field Manager to lead our gardening crews and own the systems that make great fieldwork possible. This role is for someone who doesn’t just manage people day-to-day—but builds the training, standards, and accountability that allow teams to grow and perform at a high level.

This is not a hands-off office role, and it’s not just a senior gardener position. It’s a leadership role that requires judgment, consistency, and the ability to see both the big picture and the details that make or break a workday.

You’ll spend time planning, coaching, reviewing performance, and occasionally stepping into the field when leadership is needed most.

What You’ll Do:

Leadership & People Management

• Lead and support Lead Gardeners, Crew Gardeners, and Field Trainers
• Provide regular feedback, coaching, recognition, and corrective action
• Conduct performance evaluations and guide advancement and development plans
• Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, and pride in fieldwork

Training & Development

• Design and maintain all training programs, onboarding processes, and skill ladders
• Create and refine SOPs, training materials, and instructional resources
• Identify training needs through field data, observation, and feedback
• Ensure safety, compliance, and quality standards are embedded into training
• Track training effectiveness and continuously improve systems

Operations & Field Excellence

• Assign crews and plan daily and weekly schedules
• Ensure efficient task delegation, labor use, and resource allocation
• Maintain quality control across all job sites
• Support crews in the field with guidance and hands-on leadership when needed

Safety, Performance & Reporting

• Lead safety culture and enforce company safety standards
• Monitor productivity, quality, labor efficiency, training completion, and retention
• Address recurring performance issues through structured coaching plans

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience leading field teams in a professional gardening, landscaping, or similar environment
• Strong people management, coaching, and delegation skills
• Deep knowledge of horticulture and safe field operations
• Experience building systems, SOPs, or training programs
• Highly organized, steady under pressure, and solution-oriented
• Comfortable holding high standards and having direct conversations when needed

Why This Might Be the Right Fit for You:

• You care deeply about doing work the right way
• You crave work that follows the rhythm of the seasons
• You have strong executive functioning decision making skills
• You like building systems that help people succeed, while being a hands-on leader
• You can say hard things; clearly and kindly
• You love being outdoors and have the grit to work in it, not just enjoy it
• See our Outdoor Enthusiast (Gardener) ad for an intro to our field work
• You want to grow with a company that’s invested in you, not just your output

Job Details

• Pay: $65k - $80k
• Perks:
• Weekly produce from Community Supported Agriculture bounty
• Complimentary Plants and Plant Discounts
• Community Service Events and Volunteer Opportunities
• Fun Social Events
• Boot stipend, uniform package
• Badass teammates who work hard, laugh hard, and have your back

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person