Jobs at GRuB

Status: Temporary and seasonal position, non-exempt from overtime

Position is 24 hrs/week with additional hours on event weeks up to 700 hours total

Compensation: Hourly based on qualifications, with a range beginning at $20.77/hr for entry and up to $24.08/hr   

Benefits:  Wellness hours accrue at 1 hr/40 hrs worked

Start Date:  April 15, 2026

End Date: September 30, 2026

Reports to: Beth Provo, Event and Campaign Manager

Work Location: 100% on site at GRuB

Standard Hours: will be co-developed based on org needs and schedules of supervisor and the Event and Campaign Assistant; some evening and weekend hours around event weeks (Majority of hours will be Mon-Fri between 9am and 5pm)

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What We Do

GRuB is a 501c3 non-profit that grows healthy food, people, and community. With roots in the land, we create opportunities for people to learn, lead, and thrive. We envision an equitable world where we are all nourished by healthy relationships, resilient community, and good food. 

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Our work lives at the intersection of food, education, and health systems. Each year, we directly engage approximately 1500 Thurston County residents of all ages in relationships-based programming centered on growing and preparing good food. We primarily work with young people, families with low incomes, students, seniors experiencing hunger, tribal communities, and veterans, active duty service members, and their families. Visit goodgrub.org for more information.

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Position Description

GRuB seeks a reliable, relationship-oriented Campaign and Events Assistant to support organization-wide events and fundraising efforts during our 25th anniversary year. This position combines administrative and logistical support with opportunities for donor and community engagement, including coordinating with vendors, assisting with event planning, and supporting event-related communications and social media outreach.

The Campaign and Events Assistant supports GRuB’s cultivation and fundraising activities by helping plan and carry out events and campaigns that strengthen relationships with donors, volunteers, and program participants. This role balances behind-the-scenes coordination with occasional public-facing engagement.

Duties include assisting with in-person fundraising events such as the Harvest Soirée, Farm-to-Table Dinners, and May There Be Gardens, as well as supporting donor gatherings, volunteer appreciation events, community-led fundraisers, annual mail appeals, and online campaigns like Give Big and our Online Auction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination of key fundraising events and campaigns, including:
  
  • May There Be Gardens: May 2nd
  • Online Auction and Online Fundraising Campaign: May 
  • Farm Dinner: June
  • Carnival: July
  • Soiree: September
• Support the development and scheduling of social media content for fundraising campaigns and events
• Assist with media and press outreach in collaboration with the Outreach Coordinator, with a focus on reaching new audiences
• Complete administrative tasks, including accurate data entry and updates in CRM Database
• Help track and report campaign and event metrics
• Provide event staffing support, including some evenings and weekends, coordinated with team schedules
• Communicate with vendors and partners, including tracking in-kind donations and supporting donor and vendor thank-you acknowledgements
• Track and organize event supplies and inventory
• Support planning and implementation of anniversary-related activities
• Participate as a supporting member of the Harvest Soirée Committee and Auction

Organizational Stewardship

• Uphold all staff expectations relevant to this role

• Participate in site stewardship including: house cleaning chores and some farm work

• Participate in staff development and equity work, as schedule permits
• Support programs and initiatives across the organization, as needed
• Answer phone and greet visitors, equivalent of 1-2 days/week

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

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• Entry-level candidates welcome; relevant coursework, internships,  or volunteer work encouraged
• Fluency with social media platforms and interest in using digital tools to support campaigns and events
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally 
• Self-motivated and self-directed, with the ability to manage tasks independently and follow through on deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including comfort engaging with community members, donors, vendors, and staff
• Experience with event coordination, community-based cooking events, or related volunteering preferred
• Culinary experience or passion for food, along with an interest in food justice and community-centered work, is highly valued

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Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The majority of the work is performed in an open office setting, with computer work for extended periods. Event and program support may require periods of physical activity involving standing, walking, bending, and moderate lifting up to 25 pounds, including time outdoors on our farm and programming sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions of the role. 

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Application Process and Selection  

We actively recruit program alumni into leadership positions within our organization and strive to build a staff team whose demographics, lived experience, and backgrounds reflect those of our greater community. We believe that a diverse staff is essential to the successful pursuit of our mission. 

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We acknowledge that we are describing our ideal candidate for the position and are willing to consider the unique sets of transferrable experiences and skills an applicant may bring or develop and nurture with experience. We encourage you to apply even if you are not an exact match with the position’s qualifications. We are interested in candidates who exemplify passion for our mission, equitable community, and/or come from the lived experiences of the communities we serve. Please let us know if English is not your first language, and you would be supported by translation, or if there are other accommodations to help you with the application and interview process.

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GRuB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, ability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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This position is open until filled. We will begin reviewing applications after the priority application deadline of January 30, 2026. We will only consider COMPLETE APPLICATIONS. A complete application includes: a compelling cover letter, résumé, three professional references with contact information, and answers to the supplemental questions below.  

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Email your complete application in WORD or PDF format to: jobs@goodgrub.org; Subject: Event and Campaign Assistant

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Describe a great event that you attended. What made it memorable?
Please submit a sample of your writing (no more than 1 page).

Describe a work or volunteer experience that required you to manage multiple tasks or details simultaneously. How did you stay organized and ensure everything was completed efficiently and effectively?

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Status: Seasonal, .4 FTE or 16 hours per week, nonexempt

Compensation: $17.74 per hour

Start Date: March 23, 2026

End Date: June 30th, 2026 (with potential to continue through Summer and Fall)

Reports to: Farm Manager and Youth Program Manager

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What We Do

GRuB is a 501c3 non-profit that grows healthy food, people, and community. With roots in the land, we create

opportunities for people to learn, lead, and thrive. We envision an equitable world where we are all nourished by healthy

relationships, resilient community, and good food.

Our work lives at the intersection of food, education, and health systems. Each year, we directly engage approximately

1500 Thurston County residents of all ages in relationships-based programming centered on growing and preparing good

food. We work with people whose individual circumstances, social or historical context have led to food disparities,

especially when linked to isolation from community and the land, particularly people who are Black,

Indigenous, and People of Color, Opportunity Youth (youth experiencing barriers to success), low-income families,

veterans, and people who are LGBTQ+. Visit goodgrub.org for more information.

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Position Description

The Spring Farm Assistants are an important part of the GRuB Farm Team, working under the guidance of GRuB staff, to

prepare the GRuB Farm for the season. Farm time will include manual labor in the fields, shaping beds, amending soil,

seed starting, irrigation systems, and other early season tasks. You may receive training in greenhouse production, soil

management, propagation, transplanting techniques, record keeping, farm tool/equipment maintenance, harvesting,

and running our onsite market stand. There will be two positions available. You will have opportunities to grow your

leadership and facilitation skills while working with volunteers and our youth crew on the land. Weekly tasks will be

dependent on farm needs, directed by weather, planting schedule and field conditions.

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Key Position Responsibilities

Growing Food:

● Gain skills in all aspects of spring farming including, but not limited to: field and soil management,

irrigation, propagation, transplanting, weeding, processing

● Teach and mentor youth program participants in their first farming season. This includes teaching basic

farming skills such as weeding, planting, transplanting, harvesting, etc.

Growing People:

● Develop personal goals and track progress

● Participate in GRuB Foundations workshops as a mentor for Tier 1

● Increase facilitation skills and experience through leading people on the farm

● Provide positive mentorship, role modeling, and peer support to Tier 1 crew by living up to high

professional standards

Growing Community

● Assist with the distribution of food to community, including donations and sales at our Market stand

● Make connections with volunteers and crew members through time on the farm

Organizational Stewardship

● Be an excellent GRuB ambassador while on site, or representing GRuB at events

● Uphold expectations in GRuB’s Personnel Policies

● Participate in site stewardship including farmhouse cleaning chores

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

● Ability to be a peer mentor for youth

● Commitment to GRuB’s mission, vision, and values

● Ability to thrive in a collaborative team setting

● Motivated to work hard, learn new skills, and get dirty in all weather

● Excellent reliability, attention to detail, and punctuality

● Alumni of GRuB (or similar) youth program with farm experience: irrigation, harvesting, seeding, weeding OR at least

one season of agricultural experience

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience leading peers or younger youth in farm activities

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Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The majority of the work is performed outdoors in a farm setting in all weather, with extended periods of physical

activity involving standing, walking, bending, and moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds). Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with all abilities to perform the primary functions of the role.

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Application Process and Selection

We will only consider COMPLETE APPLICATIONS, which includes:

1. a résumé

2. two professional references and one personal reference with contact information

3. A compelling cover letter that answers the questions below:

● Why do you want this position and what skills and experiences will you bring?

● What challenges do you face heading into this position? What support do you need to succeed?

● Are you available to work the entire spring for the proposed schedule?

● Any other relevant information (are you interested in and available to continue into the summer? etc)

Interested applicants must provide their complete application by 5pm on Feb 22nd, 2026.

Email your complete application in WORD or PDF format to: jobs@goodgrub.org;

Subject: “FARM ASSISTANT [NAME]”

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We acknowledge that we are describing our ideal candidate for the position and are willing to consider the unique sets

of transferrable experiences and skills an applicant may bring or develop and nurture with experience. We encourage

you to apply even if you are not an exact match with the position’s qualifications. Please contact Dusty via email at

dusty@goodgrub.org if English is not your first language, and you would be supported by translation, or if there are

other accommodations to help you with the application and interview process.

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GRuB • 2016 Elliott Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502

360-753-5522 • info@goodgrub.org • www.goodgrub.org

GRuB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, ability, gender

identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Status: Seasonal, .5-.6 FTE (20-24 hours/week depending on the time of year,

nonexempt)

Compensation: $19.01 per hour

Start Date: March 16, 2026

End Date: November 20th, 2026

Reports to: Farm Manager and Youth Program Manager

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What We Do

GRuB is a 501c3 non-profit that grows healthy food, people, and community. With roots in the land, we create

opportunities for people to learn, lead, and thrive. We envision an equitable world where we are all nourished by healthy

relationships, resilient community, and good food.

Our work lives at the intersection of food, education, and health systems. Each year, we directly engage approximately

1500 Thurston County residents of all ages in relationships-based programming centered on growing and preparing good

food. We work with people whose individual circumstances, social or historical context have led to food disparities,

especially when linked to isolation from community and the land, particularly people who are Black,

Indigenous, and People of Color, Opportunity Youth (youth experiencing barriers to success), low-income families,

veterans, and people who are LGBTQ+. Visit goodgrub.org for more information.

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Position Description

The Farm Crew Leads are responsible for providing leadership to GRuB’s farm interns, farm assistants, youth crew

members, and volunteers who help cultivate the GRuB Farm, while supporting the Farm Manager. There will be up to 2

positions available, with each individual having specialized responsibilities, while also sharing in overall responsibility of

leading and teaching the farm crew. The Farm Crew Leads will follow a pre-built schedule for seeding, bouquet CSA, and

plant sales. In the Spring, they will lead the farm team in field preparation, soil management, making potting soil,

transplanting, irrigation set up, weeding, and plant health management. They will lead and teach others in proper

harvesting and processing of crops from the field, having an eye for detail and organized farm systems.

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Key Position Responsibilities

Growing Food:

● Gain and increase skills in all aspects of spring farming including, but not limited to: field and soil

management, irrigation, propagation, transplanting, weeding, processing

● Lead and teach Farm Assistants in farming skills such as seed germination, soil mixing, and weekly

harvest

● Teach and mentor youth program participants in their first farming season. This includes teaching basic

farming skills such as weeding, planting, transplanting, harvesting, etc.

● Coordinate market stand, including set up, operation during open hours, and take down

Growing People:

● Develop personal goal setting skills and strategies

● Participate in GRuB workshops as a mentor for Farm Assistants and youth program participants

● Increase facilitation skills and experience through leading people on the farm

● Provide positive mentorship, role modelling, and peer support to Farm Assistants and youth program

participants by living up to high professional standards

Growing Community

● Assist with the distribution of food to community through donations and market stand

● Make connections with volunteers and crew members through time on the farm

Organizational Stewardship

● Be an excellent GRuB ambassador while on site, or representing GRuB at events

● Uphold expectations in GRuB’s Personnel Policies

● Participate in site stewardship including farmhouse cleaning chores

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

● Ability to be a peer mentor for youth

● Commitment to organization mission, vision, and values

● Self-motivated with independent management skills and the ability to track multiple projects simultaneously

● Ability to thrive in a collaborative team setting, and be flexible to emergent needs

● Effective communication skills including listening skills, and ability to respond appropriately and flexibly to

youth, volunteers, customers, and the public at large

● Excellent reliability, accuracy, and punctuality

● Minimum of 2 seasons at GRuB, similar program, or other agricultural experience.

Preferred Qualifications

● Supervisory/leadership experience

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Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The majority of the work is performed outdoors in a farm setting in all weather, with extended periods of physical

activity involving standing, walking, bending, and moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds). Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with all abilities to perform the primary functions of the role.

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Application Process and Selection

We will only consider COMPLETE APPLICATIONS, which includes:

1. a résumé

2. two professional references and one personal reference with contact information

3. A compelling cover letter that answers the questions below

● Why do you want this position and what skills and experiences will you bring?

● What challenges do you face heading into this position? What support do you need to succeed?

● Are you available to work the entire spring for the proposed schedule?

● Any other relevant information (are you interested in and available to continue into the summer? etc)

Interested applicants must provide their complete application by 5pm on Feb 15th, 2026.

Email your complete application in WORD or PDF format to: jobs@goodgrub.org;

Subject: “FARM CREW LEAD [NAME]”

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We acknowledge that we are describing our ideal candidate for the position and are willing to consider the unique sets of

transferrable experiences and skills an applicant may bring or develop and nurture with experience. We encourage you

to apply even if you are not an exact match with the position’s qualifications. Please contact Dusty via email at

dusty@goodgrub.org if English is not your first language, and you would be supported by translation, or if there are

other accommodations to help you with the application and interview process.

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GRuB • 2016 Elliott Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502

360-753-5522 • info@goodgrub.org • www.goodgrub.org

GRuB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, ability, gender

identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Start date: 3/30/26

End date: 6/12/26

Schedule/hours: 10-20 hours per week

Compensation: unpaid

Priority Application Deadline: February 27, 2026

Site Supervisor: Dusty Marble

Location: 2016 Elliott Ave. NW, Olympia (on the 41 bus route)

What We Do

Garden-Raised Bounty (GRuB) is a 501c3 organization based in Olympia, WA. Our mission is to grow healthy food,

people, and community. With roots in the land, we create opportunities for people to learn, lead, and thrive. We envision

an equitable world where we are all nourished by healthy relationships, resilient community, and good food. Visit

www.goodgrub.org for more information.

Internship Description

General farm activities include but are not limited to:

● Measuring, mixing and spreading soil

amendments

● Seed starting and planting crops

● Irrigation system set up

● Noxious weed management

● Equipment/tool use and maintenance

● Tending plants and harvesting crops

● Pest management

● Large scale composting

● And more!

In addition to farm activities, interns will have the opportunity to:

● Engage with GRuB’s mission and learn about curriculum foundations

● Collaborate and engage with community members (visitors and volunteers) and program participants on the farm

Learning Goals and Opportunities

There are opportunities to learn about farming practices, community connection, food distribution, and so much

more at GRuB! We will work with you to define what your goals are and create a learning plan together.

Benefits

● Free GRuB farm produce as available

● Free access to GRuB trainings

Schedule:

● 10-20 hrs per week during GRuB’s operating hours (Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9am-5pm. Wed: 11am-7pm)

● Exact start date and weekly schedule are flexible

Qualifications:

● Must be motivated to dive into farm tasks, learn, and get dirty, in all weather

● Comfortable working independently and with groups

● Strong professionalism, communication skills, and reliability

Physical demands and accommodations

● Tasks are performed outdoors in a farm setting in all weather, with extended periods of physical activity

involving standing, walking, bending, and moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds). Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with all abilities to perform the primary functions of the role.

To apply please submit a cover letter and 2 references to dusty@goodgrub.org

Please address the following in your letter:

● Why do you want this position and what do you hope to learn and experience?

● How will this internship fit into your long term personal and professional growth.

● What relevant skills and experiences will you bring?

● If this internship will be for credit, please list the school name, program or concentration, desired number of

credits/hours and faculty sponsor name and contact information.

● What is your ideal internship schedule?

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Start date: 3/2/26 (or earlier)

End date: 5/15/26

Schedule/hours: 10-20 hours per week

Compensation: unpaid

Priority Application Deadline: February 20, 2026

Site Supervisor: Ari Fox

Location: 2016 Elliott Ave. NW, Olympia (on the 41 bus route)

What We Do

Garden-Raised Bounty (GRuB) is a 501c3 organization based in Olympia, WA. Our mission is to grow healthy food,

people, and community. With roots in the land, we create opportunities for people to learn, lead, and thrive. We envision

an equitable world where we are all nourished by healthy relationships, resilient community, and good food. Visit

www.goodgrub.org for more information.

Internship Description

General Garden Project activities include but are not limited to:

● Seed starting for Garden Project Participant’s

gardens

● Build 35 backyard gardens for community

members, 2 per day up, regardless of weather

● Maintain respectful and professional relations

with participants on build sites

● Power tool use

● Shoveling large amounts of soil short distances

● Provide mentorship to youth program

participants that join garden builds

● Get dirty and have fun!

In addition to farm activities, interns will have the opportunity to:

● Engage with GRuB’s mission and learn about curriculum foundations

Learning Goals and Opportunities

There are opportunities to learn about farming practices, community connection, food distribution, and so much

more at GRuB! We will work with you to define what your goals are and create a learning plan together.

Benefits

● Free GRuB farm produce as available

● Free access to GRuB trainings

Schedule:

● 10-20 hrs per week: Monday, Thursday and some Saturdays [about once per month] between the hours of 9am

and 5pm

● Exact start date and weekly schedule can be flexible

Qualifications:

● Comfortable working independently, with groups, and in multiple locations

● Strong professionalism, communication skills, and reliability

● Willing to learn and maintain GRuB’s cultural norms on and off garden builds

Preferred:

● Ability to transport self to garden builds (mileage reimbursement available)

Physical demands and accommodations

● Tasks are performed outdoors in a farm setting in all weather, with extended periods of physical activity

involving standing, walking, bending, and moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds). Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with all abilities to perform the primary functions of the role.

To apply please submit a cover letter and 2 references to ari@goodgrub.org with the subject

GGP_INTERNSHIP_APPLICATION [NAME]

Please address the following in your letter:

● Why do you want this position and what do you hope to learn and experience?

● How will this internship fit into your long term personal and professional growth.

● What relevant skills and experiences will you bring?

● What challenges do you imagine this internship may bring up for you, and how will you address them?

● If this internship will be for credit, please list the school name, program or concentration, desired number of

credits/hours and faculty sponsor name and contact information.

● What is your ideal internship schedule?

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