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ORG DESCRIPTION
Located in Hillsboro, OR, Foglight is a growing space for plants, animals, and people alike. Our team of farmers, artists, and entrepreneurs connected around the shared dream of offering opportunities for growth, healing, and creative expression on the site. Our eggs, produce, and baked goods go out to the world through PSU Farmers Market, our onsite farmstand, and a pickup outpost in Concordia. And we host a range of events that incorporate our love of nature, creativity, and thoughtful conversation. For this upcoming fifth season, we’ll be focused on dialing in operations now that we’re mostly stabilized re: construction/infrastructure and have organic certification. The farm is currently home to 300 chickens, four goats, three sheep, five geese, three cats, and three dogs Our site has a mix of cultivated space with orchard and berry fields, pasture, and forest—with great views of Mt. Hood and Jefferson on a clear day. You can find us at www.foglightcreates.org and @foglightfarms on Instagram. You can also visit Grains of Salt to learn about our other areas of work.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a few part-time Farmers to join the team for the 2025 growing season and beyond.
All positions will share in the day-to-day and seasonal tasks of the farm—livestock care, planting, cultivation/harvest of crops, and larger scale projects. On Saturdays from May through October we vend at the PSU Farmers Market. We’re looking to hire at least two people who can specifically provide Saturday market support – set up, sales, tear down, and transport of market materials.
We have some scheduling flexibility for the right fit, but each weekly schedule will include:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Farm Work
Farm Event Support
We try to tailor responsibilities to a person’s skills/interests, and we are particularly excited to find folks who bring a diverse mix of work experiences and passions to the team. There are some specific areas where we would benefit from additional experienced support, or welcome the collaboration of an enthusiastic learner. Please note in your application if you have experience in any of these areas:
QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION
Positions are part-time, hourly rate depends on experience (starting at $17/hr). Benefits include PTO, sick leave, paid holidays, and 401K with company matching.