Farm Assistant
Youth Position
Click here to learn more about this position!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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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]”
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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]”
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.
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.
Grant Contractor
GRuB seeks proposals for temporary grant support beginning in July and ending in mid October 2026. Learn more at the link below.
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Spring Farm Internship
Internship
Click to learn more about this positionStart 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?
GRuB Garden Project Internship
Internship
Click to learn more about this positionStart 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?
