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We are gearing up for a busy spring season and for summer farm camp. We are excited to announce we are recruiting and hiring for the seasons! We have several open positions. You’ll find a brief description of each position below.
Mission Statement: We are a land-based nonprofit that educates about food, farming and the land. We cultivate equity and food justice with our words, intentions and actions and prioritize service to under-resourced communities.
Organizational Overview: Since our founding in 2005, more than 20,000 elementary school students and community members have participated in programming at the Center’s home on Sauvie Island. The majority of programming is offered at no or low cost to under-resourced individuals, and children/families living in neighborhoods served by Title 1 elementary schools.
Our hands-on, educational programs include educational field trips and camps for elementary school students and service learning projects for BIPOC partners. Activities take place in our teaching garden, which includes a sensory garden, native hedgerow and (vegetable) Grow Lunch Garden. Most recently we partnered with Wisdom of the Elders to establish a First Foods Forest. This living classroom showcases the plants that were used by the island’s original indigenous inhabitants for food, fiber and medicine.
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to: Helen Dixon, Program Manager, helen@
1).Seasonal Program Coordinator: The position acts as the coordinator for all youth-based programming activities including: field trips, family farm days, farm and summer break camp.
Dates of Employment/Hours: 35 hours per week to 1 FTE* and monthly technology stipend. A three month review will be conducted in September of 2022 with the possibility of an increase in hourly rate of pay.
*week of July 4 no camp, flexible staff schedule
Compensation: $16.25 – $16.75/hour DOE
Reports to: Program Manager
Major Duties and Responsibilities: The position acts as the coordinator for all youth-based programming activities including: field trips, family farm days, farm and summer break camp.
Onsite Program Coordinator
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Work Location: Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to: Helen Dixon, Program Manager, helen@
Position 2: Farm Camp Counselor (four positions) – Summer 2022
These positions act as camp counselors for our summer camp including: leading educational modules, arts and crafts, and youth garden tasks.
Dates of employment: Tuesday, June 21st (including three days paid training) thru Friday, July 29th with a wrap up day on Monday, August 1st. Must be available Monday-Friday, approximately 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM for the full employment period. While this is a seasonal, funding-limited position, there is potential for part-time employment during the school year. *week of July 4 no camp, flexible staff schedule
Compensation: $15.25 – $15.75/hr DOE, 30-35 hours per week.
Reports to: Program Manager
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Work Location: Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to: Helen Dixon, Program Manager, helen@
The Sauvie Island Center is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, and those we serve. People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.