Job Title:
Farm Specialist – Seasonal Work: April – Mid December
About L’Arche:
L’Arche Tahoma Hope is a nonprofit organization in the South Puget Sound region of WA state. Our focus is in sharing life with people with intellectual disabilities (core members). We have 3 group homes where we provide 24/7 care and support for core members, a Farm where core members work, and a Welcome Center with activities.
Job Brief:
The Farm & Gardens Seasonal Farm Specialist is responsible for supporting L’Arche Farm and Gardens to grow quality plants, produce and flowers through seed, transplant, harvest and sale through the seasons. The Farm Specialist is also responsible for facilitating and building relationships with staff, farm core members, volunteers and visitors at L’Arche Farm and Gardens. The Farm & Gardens Specialist works onsite at L’Arche Farm and Gardens and does not have a remote work option.
The Farm Specialist may also be asked to serve on various committees for the community. These can range from planning celebrations, to being part of discernment processes, such as mandates or community council. There are opportunities to continue work in other parts of the community year round, during the off season of the farm.
Key Qualities:
- Experience in 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 $20/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.
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.
