2024 season openings



We are a 100 acre, mid-scale diversified certified organic vegetable farm in Sequim, WA, sandwiched between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. We are committed to developing agricultural systems that prioritize soil health, crop quality, and produce affordability. We are passionate about growing our farm into an agro-ecosystem that is producing exceptionally nutritious food while nurturing all of us to be better farmers. As we begin our 11th season, we continue to look to nature for inspiration in the development of our farming practices. We retail produce direct to our customers at farmers markets, our ~350 person CSA, and wholesale to regional grocers.
@riverrunfarm_sequim

Farm Schedule: Monday - Friday hours are seasonally dependent, more hours in the heart of the summer and generally less hours during the shoulder season.

Saturday-Sunday local and Seattle Farmers Markets. 

High Season: May - November, year round work possible.  

We grow and distribute produce year round. 

HOUSING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL POSITIONS 

GENERAL SKILLS NEEDED: 

  • An interest and ability to communicate clearly and comfortably with a diverse group of people

  • Easy to get along with and positive attitude

  • A familiarity with vegetables and an eye for subtle quality differences

  • An ability to work diligently and maintain focus for through tedious tasks

  • An ability to do physically demanding work and work long hours

  • Thoughtfulness and an aptitude for listening, an ability to be sensitive to the needs of your teammates

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly

  • Must be able to bend, crawl, and kneel for extended periods of time

  • Must be tolerant to all weather conditions (including wind, cold, sun, and rain)

  • Applicants should have a positive attitude towards hard work and readily display the ability to successfully engage with instruction and feedback.

  • Spanish language ability is a plus

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Harvest produce for CSA and farmer's markets including: kale, lettuce, beets, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, turnips, radishes, cut greens, cauliflower, cucumbers, tomatoes, chard and much, much more!

  • Wash, sort, and pack vegetables in a semi enclosed pack shed.

  • Plant care, hoeing, hand weeding/thinning, transplanting

  • June - September

    35-50 hrs weekly

    Compensation:

    $16.30/hr. Additional pay DOE.

    Access to delicious organic vegetables.

    1 hour paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

    Time and half for hours over 40/week.

    Annual performance based raises.

  • April - September

    Compensation:

    $18-20/hr. Additional pay DOE.

    Access to delicious organic vegetables.

    1 hour paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

    Time and half for hours over 40/week.

    Annual performance based raises.

    You will have an integral role as one member of our farm's 3-4 person Production Team. Along with your team members you will be responsible for producing the farm's 100 acres of vegetable crops. You will have a hand in planting, irrigating, cultivating, tillage, and working to bring our farm's crop plan to life and deliver the best quality crops possible to our customers. At times of the year this job will be diverse, but for the months of May-Aug you will spend much of your time on a tractor. You will be one of two primary tractor operators and need to be interested and willing to work until the work is done.

    Tractor experience is ideal, but not necessary to apply for this job. Regardless of your experience level this job will be a tremendous educational experience. As an equipment operator you will become proficient in operating lots of different types of equipment. And as a grower team member you will be expected to pay attention to our plantings and develop a feel for plants and for soil.

    We are looking for someone who is easy to get along with and takes direction well. You will be woking as a part of a team, and everything is way more fun if you like people, and a comfortable communicator. This is a job where you will be working alone often, but also integrated in a very social and dynamic setting. Spanish language proficiency, or interest in learning, is a plus.

    This job will begin in May and you will have guaranteed work through September. There is opportunity to continue past this time and to have your role on the farm grow, and we will discuss whether this will make sense sometime mid summer.

    Only apply if you are passionate about growing plants, or you are confident that you will quickly become passionate about growing plants.

  • April - September

    35-50 hrs weekly

    Compensation:

    $18-20/hr. Additional pay DOE.

    Access to delicious organic vegetables.

    1 hour paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

    Time and half for hours over 40/week.

    Annual performance based raises.

    Special Duties include:

    • Move lines in the field

    • Participating in morning meetings with the production team

    • Maintaining tools and equipment; handling blow outs and pipe problems with the primary irrigator

    • Walking many miles a day (avg 8+)

  • May - December

    35-50 hrs weekly

    Compensation:

    $16.75/hr. Additional pay DOE.

    Access to delicious organic vegetables.

    1 hour paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

    Time and half for hours over 40/week.

    Annual performance based raises.

    This position is a member of the harvest team 2-3 days a week and helps in propagation 2-3 days per week during the busy season (May-July) under the supervision of the propagation manager to ensure the vitality of our transplants. Transitions full time to harvest crew after July. .

    Special Duties include:

    • hand seeding

    • vacuum seeding

    • tray staging, moving, and coordination

    • transplanting

    • watering

  • May - December

    35-50 hrs weekly

    Compensation:

    $18-20/hr. Additional pay DOE.

    Access to delicious organic vegetables.

    1 hour paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

    Time and half for hours over 40/week.

    Annual performance based raises.

    This position is a key member of the harvest crew. In addition to harvesting, this person is responsible for all the direct seeding of radishes, turnips, spinach, salad greens, and more. They learn to use a push seeder and are responsible for checking these crops and advocating for their needs. This position is also responsible for maintaining row cover over these crops and in storage. Seeding generally takes 1 day a week.

  • Port Angeles December Start - Year round as crops are available

    Sequim May - October

    Saturdays 7:00 am - 3:00 pm (approx), 7-8 hour day

    Compensation: $16.30/hr

    Access to delicious organic vegetables.

    1 hour paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

    Time and half for hours over 40/week.

    Annual performance based raises.

    Special Duties include:

    • Load produce from the packshed onto the farm truck/van, drive to market

    • Set up and break down market stand

    • Engage customers and sell produce

    • Maintain relationships with other vendors and market staff

    • Keep records of produce brought, sold, and returned

  • May - December

    35-50 hrs weekly

    Compensation:

    $18-20/hr. Additional pay DOE.

    Access to delicious organic vegetables.

    1 hour paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

    Time and half for hours over 40/week.

    Annual performance based raises.

    We have a beautiful, semi-enclosed pack shed with multiple wash stations, a root washer, and 2 walk-in coolers. All of our produce comes through the pack shed before distribution to the community. The Packshed Manager plays an important role in ensuring that we send out high quality produce.

    Special Duties include:

    • Oversee general packshed organization, cleanliness, and storage.

    • Keep inventory and order supplies (hoses, veggie ties, bags, scissors, etc).

    • Perform (with team support) the washing, bagging, and packing of vegetables.

    • Distribute and label produce to the proper place in the walk-in cooler.

    • Coordinate with the Farm Manager about harvest timing, storage, washing, and distribution.

    • Delegate packshed tasks to other harvest team members as necessary.

    • Preform or delegate table cloth washing procedure

    • Work with Farm Manager to hire marketeers and subs as needed

    • Maintain Farmers Market record of sales and update items in Square weekly

  • March - August

    35-50 hrs weekly

    Compensation:

    $18-20/hr. Additional pay DOE.

    Access to delicious organic vegetables.

    1 hour paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

    Time and half for hours over 40/week.

    Annual performance based raises.

    With the help from the Propagation Assistant, this position oversees the entire production of our plants. Through seeding, watering, and transplant, the propagation manager is responsible for ensuring the productivity and health of all plants. This requires following the planting schedule as closely as possible, coordinating with the farm manager for crew assistance and scheduling, and daily checking of plant viability.

    Special Duties include:

    • Seed tracking, creating order lists

    • Updating logs

    • hand seeding

    • vacuum seeding

    • tray staging, moving, and coordination

    • transplanting

    • watering

  • May - December

    35-50 hrs weekly

    Compensation: $18-20/hr. Additional pay DOE.

    Access to delicious organic vegetables.

    1 hour paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

    Time and half for hours over 40/week.

    Annual performance based raises.

    This position supports the farm manager by leading the crew when they are not in the field. This position gives feedback to the crew on technique, quality, and keeps track of quantity and pace. This person is empathetic to the needs of the crew and speaks for them in meetings. This position learns the duties of the farm manager and has the opportunity to grow into an assistant manager. A multiple season commitment is STRONGLY preferred for this position.

    Special Duties include:

    • Generally lead the crew on tasks or harvest when the farm manager is not available

    • Give feedback on harvest technique and quality to harvest crew

    • Keep crew on track and on pace

    • Lead bunch checks throughout harvest

    • Have a good understanding of crew morale and report to farm manager when changes need to be made

Our ideal candidate is a quick learner who has experience working in a fast-paced and labor intensive work environment. We work as a tight knit team and are looking for people who are ready to hustle with us!
One season of outdoor or manual labor is strongly preferred. Preference given to applicants with previous farming experience.

Come work with us and enjoy fresh veggies in beautiful Sequim!
Please send your resume, 2-3 professional references, and a letter of interest to farmshare@riverrun.farm for your complete application. We look forward to hearing from you!