Company description

Pink Moon Farm is a diversified 24 acre farm located in Eatonville, Washington. We are in our sixth year of growing vegetables, raising sheep and laying hens. The farm is run using sustainable practices—we are Certified Naturally Grown, a certification that ensures we use practices that align with organic certification. Whenever possible we combine animal and vegetable production to increase soil health.

In 2025, Pink Moon’s production will include approximately 3 acres of mixed vegetables, a flock of laying hens, and Icelandic Sheep. We also have several high tunnels for hot crop and season extension practices.

Pink Moon sells at farmers market in Seattle and Tacoma and several wholesale accounts. We are committed to producing quality food, at an affordable cost for our communities. Our farm is proudly LGBTQ owned and operated, and we follow COVID-19 safety protocols. We are located approximately 1.5 hours from Seattle, 1 hour from Olympia, and 40 minutes from Tacoma.

Job description

The ideal candidate will have at least two seasons of farming experience, or at least one full season of full time work experience at Pink Moon Farm.

This position is responsible for coordinating aspects of our vegetable and poultry production systems with support from the Farm Manager. Work duties will also include a mix of field work (animal chores, weeding, planting, seeding, trellising, setting up irrigation), harvesting and packing product. Opportunities to work at farmers markets or on other aspects of the farm are available depending on interest and availability.

Folks who have been successful with us in the past are direct communicators, have a positive attitude, strong ability to focus on tasks, an eye for efficiency and enjoy working outside.

Expected Duties:
• Basic field work; weeding, seeding, transplanting, operating long and small handled tools
• Coordinate transplanting schedules, transplant watering and high tunnel schedules with support of Farm Manager
• Record data related to actual greenhouse seeding and planting schedules
• Understand farm standards and protocols, especially related to transplanting, greenhouse seeding, trellising and pruning, and harvesting
• Schedule and coordinate moving pasture based poultry with support from Farm Manager
• Coordinate and schedule regular re-filling of feed and water cubes for pasture based livestock systems
• Lead harvest days with assistance from Wash Pack & Delivery lead when Farm Manager is absent
• Safely operate tractor with training and support from Farm Manager
• Perform monthly tractor maintenance and log activities
• Safely operate farm small engine equipment with training and support from Farm Manager (weed whacker, walk behind tiller)
• Harvest 100+ different varieties of vegetables according to farm practices
• Assist with washing and packing vegetables as needed
• Independently work on assigned tasks according to farm standards
• Communicate with farm team and manager about potential problems
• Assist in feeding animals; including dogs, layers, and sheep when necessary
• Support with infrastructure and repair projects as needed

Desired Skills:
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions and communicate verbally and in writing
• Excellent observation skills
• Ability to work effectively and maintain deadlines with limited supervision
• Strong communication skills; able to follow instructions and clearly express ideas
• Willingness to learn farm standards and follow them
• Highly effective collaborative skills; must perform comfortably in group settings
• Ability to lift 40lb and occasionally lift 100lb with assistance
• Must be able to perform physical work in a variety of positions and at various heights including bending, stooping, reaching and twisting of arms and body movement
• Basic math skills including arithmetic, ability to perform and interpret basic calculations
related to count, weight, time, rate and distance
• Tolerate working in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions
• Valid WA state drivers license to fulfill job duties

We will prioritize applicants who can work 4 days a week (Wednesday through Saturday) from April until end of November. We can be flexible with schedules worked depending on the candidate. There may be opportunities to extend employment past November.

Expected Hours & Compensation:
Pay ranges from $18/hr to $23/hr DOE with paydays twice per month. Paid sick leave is accrued at one hour for every forty hours worked. Evaluations will be conducted every 30 days, with performance and cost of living based raises will be assessed every 90 days. After 30 days, paid vacation will be available to all full time (4 days/week minimum) staff, and a $150 gear stipend. Performance bonuses will be assessed at the end of the season.

Additional Perks & Benefits:

We are part of a robust farming network in our county and wider area of queer and trans farmers. Whenever After 30 days, paid vacation will be available to all full time (4 days/week minimum) staff, and a $150 gear stipend. Performance bonuses will be assessed at the end of the season

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $19.00 - $22.00

Application instructions

Deadline

February 24, 2025