The Seasonal Farm Worker will support the Farm Innovations team at Rodale Institute’s Pacific Northwest Organic Center (PNWOC) in Rockport, WA. Seasonal Farm Workers will participate in a wide range of farming, landscaping and facility maintenance activities. The PNWOC conducts research, outreach, and education for regenerative organic agriculture and has been a destination for inspiration for many years. Depending on the year, the PNWOC hosts a blueberry u-pick for the public, and Seasonal Farm Workers assist in staffing the u-pick operation. Seasonal Farm Workers are critical in caring for the property and ensuring that the site is maintained to the highest standards. All candidates must be prepared to work in a professional environment, complete tasks carefully and in a timely manner, and work in all weather conditions. This position reports directly to the Assistant Farm Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Landscaping with gas-powered and hand-operated tools
On-going landscaping tasks include: mowing, weeding, string trimming, planting, pruning, dead-heading, building new beds and box plots, etc.
Assist with watering and/or irrigation
Assist with installing irrigation
Assist with facility maintenance such as painting, cleaning, sweeping, moping, washing, minor repairs, etc.
Assist with establishing and maintaining ornamental and herb beds
Assist with event setup and cleanup
Road maintenance such as laying gravel to fill potholes and remove tree limbs
Roadside cleanup when necessary
Remove tree limbs and other plant debris from fields and lawns
Remove plastic contaminates from fields and compost piles when necessary
Maintain, organize, and clean equipment, and storage areas
Other duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

Ability to operate landscaping equipment, such as mowers, string trimmers, pruners, etc. Training will be provided when necessary
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and be a team player
Ability to lift 50lbs.
Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
Must be able to move freely around the farm to operate light machinery
Must be comfortable receiving direction from senior farm staff
Must be prompt, responsible and focused
Must be organized and attentive to detail
Previous landscaping experience is preferred but not required

Schedule:

This is a seasonal position, 10-25 weeks, April - September 2026
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Compensation & Benefits:

$18.00 per hour
Seasonal employees are eligible for statutory benefits such as social security, worker’s compensation, and unemployment compensation but are not eligible for Rodale Institute benefit programs including severance benefits

Other Expectations:

Individuals must be committed to the farm’s success, and in turn, the farm will be committed to the individual’s success
To be trustful and respectful to all staff and visitors

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.

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