L'Arche Tahoma Hope

Farm Manager

About L’Arche

L’Arche Tahoma Hope is a nonprofit organization located in the South Puget Sound region of WA state. We are a person-centered and relationship-focused organization that works with people with and without intellectual disabilities. We aim to create a culture and society where we celebrate the vulnerabilities of what it means to be human and integrate inclusive practices for people of all abilities. We share life in our 3 group homes, on our Farm and Gardens, and in our Welcome Center programs.

Job Brief

The Farm & Gardens Manager provides vision and direction for L’Arche Farm & Gardens while holding overall responsibility for management of the day to day of the program. This position also oversees recruitment, orientation, training and retention of Farm team members. The Farm Manager is responsible for facilitating and building relationships with staff, farm core members, customers, volunteers and visitors at L’Arche Farm and Gardens. Guided by the Mission and Charter of L’Arche, the Farm Manager works with the Farm & Gardens team to provide quality products, opportunities, experiences and engagement across all areas in which the Farm participates. 

Key Qualities

  • Experience with farming 
  • Openness to figuring out accessible farming for folks with and without intellectual disabilities
  • Flexibility- able to quickly adapt to changing needs
  • High organization and administrative skills
  • Heart for the mission of L’Arche

Wage

Starts at $26/hr

Benefits

  • PTO package – sick and vacation time
  • Healthcare – employee pays 8% of premium, HRA covers deductible, optional FSA
  • 3% retirement match after 2 years
  • Vision and dental reimbursements

Application Process

Please send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

We will interview on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Our hope is to have the position filled by March 22nd.

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It is the policy of the L’Arche Tahoma Hope Community that no person shall be subjected to discrimination because of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, disabled and Vietnam Era Veteran status, or the presence of any physical, mental or sensory handicap. This includes persons known to have any transmittable disease including the HIV/AIDS virus.

Susan