Company description

The Tyonek Tribal Conservation District is a non-regulatory, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to conserve, enhance, and encourage the wise use of natural resources by fostering cooperative relationships between agencies, district landowners, and local stakeholders. TTCD serves a 6.6-million-acre geographic region defined by Alaska Game Management Unit 16B. The creation of TTCD was made possible through a mutual agreement between the Native Village of Tyonek, Tyonek Native Corporation, and the United States Department of Agriculture.

TTCD currently has a team of eight year-round staff headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. Our team also includes part-time staff in the Tyonek/Beluga region who implement the Tyonek Grown program and collaborate on education and field projects. A leader in its work, TTCD has gained state and national recognition for its efforts to support subsistence and sustainability through our Habitat Monitoring & Restoration, Tyonek Grown (community agriculture and food security), Tyonek Youth Conservation Science, and Technical Assistance programs. To facilitate this work, TTCD annually operates several multi-year federal and state grants, as well as numerous corporate and local grants.

Job description

Tyonek Tribal Conservation District (TTCD) is seeking a full-time seasonal Community Agriculture Technician to join our team! This position will work closely with the Tyonek Grown Program Manager to implement an annual crop plan and field tasks at the Tyonek Community Farm. The ideal candidate has experience in farming or gardening, is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, and has a team-oriented attitude while also thriving in the flexible, dynamic, and fast-paced environment of a growing and reflective nonprofit.

This job position will be based in either Anchorage (for non-Tyonek residents) or Tyonek and will involve travel to the remote community of Tyonek for both day and overnight [multi-day] trips during the summer months. The Community Agriculture Technician will gain valuable experience through exposure to the daily operation of a conservation nonprofit organization and community agriculture operation.

JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day operations of 1 acre community agriculture garden, including watering, seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, applying amendments, and more
• General compost, field preparation, and soil health maintenance
• Assists with supervision of Youth Garden Interns and educational trainings
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and problem solve
• Assist harvesting, washing, and packing produce for sale
• Data collection and tracking
• Collaborates with the (Tyonek-based) Garden Supervisor and Youth Garden Interns to ensure accomplishment of weekly tasks
• Assists with preparations for a new Educational Center at the Tyonek Garden

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of plant and soils health principles
• Willingness to travel regularly with occasional overnight stays in Tyonek, AK
• Willingness to work outdoors, including physical work in varying weather conditions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a production farm setting
• Experience working with youth between the ages of 14-18
• Experience in Alaska Native village settings
• Bachelor’s degree
• Wilderness medicine certification(s)

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

April 25, 2025