Company description

ABOUT US:

Black Farmers Collective (BFC) is a 501(c)3 that works to create a local, sustainable Black-led food system. It presently operates two {2} farms,
I) an urban farm and green-space within the heart in Seattle, known as Yes Farm and
II) a production farm in Redmond, known as Small Axe.
In addition to our two {2} farms, we are cultivating a space that restores native-species in our Yes Forest habitat (situated on YesFarm's Site)

MISSION:

Our mission is to build a Black-led food system by developing a cooperative network of food system actors, acquiring and stewarding land, facilitating food system education, and creating space for Black liberation in healing and joy.

Job description

KEY SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Strategic Vision & Planning: Support the organization’s mission, goals, and strategic plan.
● Organizational Culture & Equity: Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and healthy work environment.
● Create Spaces: Where communities gather to transfer shared-knowledge, build strategy to address Food + Land Sovereignty, and strengthen Black liberation through joy and healing.

THE FOREST RESTORATION CARETAKER ROLE WILL CULTIVATE PRIORITIES IN:

- Support Pollinator + Native Species Farm

• watering, weeding, and propagation of annual flowers and native plants

- Organizational Operations and Programming Support

• support restoration work under the guidance of Special Projects Director
• Participate in staff meetings and team-wide collaboration
• Nurture collaborative relationships with partner organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and community stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and expand available resources.

An aligned candidate would possess the following Qualifications:

• least one year of experience working in agriculture + horticulture, urban farming, forestry or public green spaces; preference given to those with experiences working in afro-indigenous spaces
• educational background in environmental justice (or related experiences in lieu of education)
• experience engaging with global-majority communities (through lived experience or professional + work experience)
• Able to lift, pull, and push up to 40 lbs; embracing the physical nature of this work.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, required.
• Passion for and knowledge of food sovereignty and food justice.

HOURS REQUIRED TO FULFILL THIS ROLE:

Tuesday, 4hours
Thursday, 4hours
Saturday, 4hours

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $23.00 - $23.00

Application instructions

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Deadline

April 12, 2026