Company description

Pacific Crest Farm is a 21-acre farm located on Vashon/Maury Island. Our farm is in owned by Pacific Crest Montessori School, which is located in Seattle. PCS students play an active role in the farm, coming out for weekly day trips, spring overnights and summer camps. We grow mixed vegetables, berries and flowers on less than 2 acres using methods that go beyond the organic requirements. We have diverse orchards full of apples, pears, cherries, plums, figs, hazels and chestnuts. In addition, we raise chickens and sheep. We are a regenerative farm, transitioning to no-till methods and using hand-scale cultivation, crop rotations and other sustainable land management techniques. We sell our produce on island through our popular roadside farm stand and to local restaurants.

Job description

We are looking for a full-time assistant manager to join our crew as soon as possible. This position works closely with the farm manager. We aim to share all farm responsibilities and we work hard to make this a great learning opportunity for someone who sees a future in agriculture.

Applicants must have enthusiasm and a serious desire to learn about small-scale farming. We are looking for people who will embrace their time here and fully commit to the experience. Applicants must be prepared to serve as role models for youth as the farm is a learning space for many children ages 3-13.

Specific Job-Related Skills:

While farming experience is preferred, a positive attitude is a must. Our ideal candidate is a quick learner who has experience working in a fast-paced and labor-intensive work environment.

Required skills and abilities:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly
• A familiarity with vegetables and a serious attention to detail
• An ability to work diligently and maintain focus through tedious tasks
• An ability to do physically demanding work sometimes for long hours
• Able to walk, stand, squat and kneel for extended periods
• Willingness working hard outside in all kinds of weather
• Applicants should have a positive attitude towards hard work, or farming is not for you!
• Thoughtfulness and sensitivity towards the needs of your teammates
• Ability to receive constructive feedback
• Work well independently and collaboratively
• Take written and verbal direction well
• Excellent communication skills
• Engage professionally with students and community members

There is on-site housing available at a reduced rate.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $18.00 - $20.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline