Seasonal Farm Team Member

Overview

21 Acres is a climate education nonprofit and a center for regenerative agriculture education and climate action. We offer a range of food and farm-based programs, workshops, events, and tours within the farm, market, and LEED platinum certified building. Founded in 2006, 21 Acres is a program of the Human Links Foundation. Our purpose is to promote the benefits of local food systems within the context of climate challenges.

We explore the relationship between our natural and built environments, and the transition from an unsustainable, fossil fuel-based lifestyle to sustainable and regenerative ways of living. We innovate to solve current problems by infusing traditional concepts with new knowledge, and we value a whole systems approach to food production, small-scale food economies, environmental preservation, and climate resilience. 21 Acres is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that honors lived experience, addresses historic inequities, and fosters career growth.

This position is part of the 21 Acres Soil Team with a focus on maintaining a diversified farm. The team member works under the supervision of the Assistant Farm Manager and Farm Manager. Primary responsibilities include working the various production areas of 21 Acres Farm including approximately two acres of Certified Organic mixed vegetables and cut flowers. In addition to the primary farming focus, this position provides critical assistance with education and restoration tasks throughout the growing season.

Completing these tasks while leading, empowering, and working side-by-side with community members and volunteers is a consistent part of this job.

• Work in production areas of the farm, including approximately two acres of Certified Organic mixed vegetables and cut flowers.
• Assist with education and restoration tasks throughout the growing season.
• Lead, empower, and collaborate with community members and volunteers on farming activities.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) seasonal position. Employment runs from mid-March through the end of October. Campus workdays are Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30am–5:00pm (schedule may vary with farm needs). Compensation is $23/hour. Our benefits package includes paid holidays (5 during the farming season), accrued vacation and sick leave; partial payment of Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave tax; produce perks and an employee discount in our Farm Market.

• Experience or interest in diversified farming and education/volunteer engagement is preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable conditions and lift/move supplies as needed.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work with community members and volunteers.

Please apply through the posting with a cover letter describing why you would be a great fit for this role. If you do not meet all listed qualifications, tell us why you’d still be a great fit in your cover letter.

No deadline indicated.