Seasonal Farm Stand Project Manager

Tilth Alliance works in community with Washington farmers, gardeners and eaters to build a sustainable, healthy and equitable food future.  Through our work we encourage and support farmers and gardeners throughout Washington in adopting organic, regenerative, sustainable growing practices; we help bring sustainably produced food from the fields of farmers here in Washington to the plates of consumers; we inspire people to enjoy growing, cooking and eating food that is delicious and healthy, strengthens their communities, and is good for the environment.  We engage in advocacy, education and collaboration to achieve our goals.   Equity, inclusion, and the cultivation of an anti-racist culture are important outcomes expected of all the work we do. 

Tilth Alliance’s Seasonal Farm Stand Project Manager is primarily responsible for operational management of the Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stand, including ordering and packing, supervising volunteers, and overseeing compliance with food access benefit programs. This seasonal role will also provide support to other Market Programs activities including the Good Food Bag Program (GFB), Community Kitchens meals, and cut flower project. The GFB program works with local farmers, many of whom are immigrants or refugees, to order high-quality produce that is distributed weekly, primarily to low-income families at subsidized rates. Our Farm Stand runs June 13th-Sept 26th (closed July 4th), and Community Kitchens meals take place approximately monthly. 

The Seasonal Farm Stand Project Manager will manage many of the week-to-week logistics of running our farm stand from early June through early October. Responsibilities include ordering local produce and other food items, supporting volunteers in market prep and day of, updating prices, operating as the staff point person on farm stand Thursdays, and weekly wrap up. The typical work week will be Tuesday- Friday, approximately 30 hours per week. There is potential to support other programs for additional hours, depending on availability.  

The Seasonal Farm Stand Project Manager will be based out of the Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands. 

Addressing issues of equity and inclusion is a priority for Tilth Alliance. We are committed to recognizing and addressing issues of anti-racism, equity and inclusion within our programs and organization, as well as within the communities where we work.  

Job Responsibilities 

• Placing weekly produce and other local full diet food orders. 
• Receiving/organizing weekly produce orders. 
• Inventory management + restocking. 
• Set-up, breakdown and working the farm stand, including customer service, cashiering, and overseeing compliance with food benefit programs (EBT, Fresh Bucks, SNAP Match, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits). 
• Supporting maintenance, harvest, and arrangement of cut flowers for farm stand sales and floral CSA. 
• Organizing produce donations. 
• Working with volunteers and engaging with community members. 
• Participating in team meetings. 

Required Skills 

• Availability and dependability to work market days- June 13th-Sept 26th (closed July 4th). 
• Able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.  
• Willing to work outside in all kinds of weather.  
• Ability to identify a range of fruit + vegetables. 
• Being on your feet for an extended period of time.  
• A valid WA State Food Worker Card. 
• Sincere passion for social justice and food sovereignty.  
• Ability to think on your feet and creatively problem-solve.   
• Knowledge and understanding of nutritional concerns and health disparities faced by low-income households.  
• Have lived experience or have worked with diverse audiences. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Desire to build genuine relationships with community members and partners.  
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Self-directed, are able to work independently and in a team. 

Desired Experience 

• Experience working in farmers markets or farm stands. 
• Understanding of public benefits including EBT, SNAP Match, Fresh Bucks and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. 
• Experience with customer service and Point of Sales systems.  
• Experience and understanding of challenges small farmers face.  
• Familiarity with local and seasonal produce. 
• Familiarity with flower farming and floral design. 
• Experience and knowledge of food safety.  
• Multi-lingual.  
• Are from or have experience with the communities of the Rainier Valley.  

No phone calls please. Submit a letter of interest and resume outlining 1) your experience with the qualifications listed above and 2) why you are interested in this position. Email all materials to lexadundore@tilthalliance.org with the subject "Seasonal Farm Stand Project Manager.”  

This position is open until filled. 

The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Tilth Alliance reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. 

Tilth Alliance is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is essential to achieving our mission. Tilth Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Women, people of color, and individuals from under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.  

In line with our commitment to equity practices, the salary for this position has been carefully determined to reflect market standards and internal equity considerations. We value the skills and expertise that each candidate brings to the table, and we believe that our non-negotiable salary approach fosters a level playing field for all applicants. This practice aligns with our core values of transparency and fairness.