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Farm Manager


Worthy Environmental


Location

Bend, OR | United States


Job description

Position: Farm Manager

Work Location: Worthy Environmental/Worthy Brewing - 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR 97701
Schedule: Full time seasonal, 36-40 hours/week with flexible work days from February through October
Compensation: $22-25/hour DOE
Estimated start date: ASAP

Who We Are: Worthy Environmental is a nonprofit organization that connects people to the natural world through hands-on education and volunteer projects, cultivating a community of environmental stewards that work together to make Central Oregon a more beautiful, sustainable place to live. Housed at Worthy Brewing’s east side location, we manage a small, regenerative farm that supplies the pub with fresh seasonal produce, a native landscape that showcases the value of high desert habitat, and a research-grade telescope that makes space science accessible to the general public. We value our free and low-cost educational programming that supports local schools and community-based movements like Dark Sky Oregon and Pollinator Pathway Bend.

Job Summary: The organic farm manager takes the lead on all operations at the Worthy Organic Farm, a 3,000 square foot regenerative growing space at Worthy Brewing’s east-side pub. They are responsible for growing high-quality produce for the pub, as well as developing and executing Worthy Environmental’s community programming centered around organic growing and regenerative agriculture. They will also share some groundskeeping duties in the landscape, such as weeding, watering, pruning, planting, garbage pickup and seasonal clean-ups. There are many opportunities to become involved with other WE programs and initiatives if so qualified and desired. There is also an opportunity to be trained and mentored by our current farm manager if the applicant so wishes.

Worthy Environmental is a small team that works closely with each other on a regular basis to achieve our strategic goals. Flexibility, organization and a team mentality is a must! Ideal candidates will be positive, goal-oriented leaders with an ingrained sense of responsibility and comfortability with public speaking. This is a full-time position that offers flexible working hours with a fun, laid-back team and high potential for creative freedom.

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Essential Functions & Duties:

60% | Small Farm Operations

30% | Community Education

10% | Grounds and Event Support

Requirements:

Worthy Environmental recognizes that the requirements listed for this position can come from a range of professional and lived experiences, and we remain open to a diversity of experiences that can lead to these skill sets. Furthermore, we recognize that individuals from marginalized communities are not equitably represented in the nonprofit and farming communities, and strongly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

To apply, send a cover letter detailing why you think you could be a great fit for the position, along with an updated resume and pertinent references to [email protected]. We will ask permission before contacting references.

Worthy Environmental is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

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People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

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Work Location: In person


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