Farm Coordinator

Golden Route Operations, LLC; Rohnert Park (CA); In loco; USD 73.000 - 103.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California seeks a Farm Coordinator to perform field tasks, assist in crop care, and coordinate produce distribution to Tribal Citizens and the community.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of organic farming experience, with a valid driver's license and strong organizational skills. This is a full-time position supporting farm operations and community engagement.

Competenze

• One year of direct experience with organic gardening and/or farming methods and practices.
• Ability to work independently within established policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills involving variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Tribe’s policy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under deadlines.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a Native American tribal government environment.

Mansioni

• Performs field tasks, including propagation, bed preparation, planting, watering, irrigation repair, weeding, composting, and fertilizing.
• Harvesting, washing, and packing crops for distribution.
• Maintains clean and safe workspaces according to farm food safety standards, including recordkeeping.
• Implements an annual work plan with seasonal timelines and weekly task lists.
• Supports coordination of produce distribution to Tribal Citizens, including events and delivery schedules.
• Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs of farm tools, equipment, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Participates in meetings with FIGR staff and departments.
• Supports development of outreach materials including produce labels, recipes, and fliers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Descrizione del lavoro

• Base Pay $35.29 - $49.40 / Hour


• Job Category Farm Worker


• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT


• Required Degree High school


• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources


• Phone [phone]


• Email [e-mail]

Description

Application Closing Date :

Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 5 p.m. PST

Mission Statement

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria exists to exercise its inherent sovereign powers, customs, and traditions; to perpetuate its unique native heritage; to preserve and protect the rights and privileges of the Tribe; to establish justice in the conduct of tribal affairs; to work for the social and economic betterment of all the Tribal Citizens; and to foster the value of education.

Position Purpose

The Farm Coordinator performs a full range of field activities related to the Tribe’s Farm & Garden Program, which grows and distributes fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers to Tribal Citizens and the community. The incumbent will participate in the care of crops, as well as associated recordkeeping in addition to routine maintenance and upkeep of farm equipment and facilities. The position will also be key in coordinating distribution of the produce to Tribal Citizens.

Essential Duties, Functions & Responsibilities

• Performs field tasks, including propagation, bed preparation, planting, watering, irrigation repair, weeding, composting, and fertilizing.


• Harvesting, washing, and packing crops for distribution.


• Maintains a high standard for clean and safe workspaces according to farm food safety standards, including recordkeeping.


• Implements an annual work plan with seasonal timelines and weekly task lists.


• Supports coordination of produce distribution to Tribal Citizens, including events and delivery schedules.


• Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs of farm tools, equipment, facilities, and infrastructure on a regular basis.


• Participates in meetings with FIGR staff and departments as requested.


• Provides support for Tribal community engagement and events at the Farm & Garden Program.


• Supports development of outreach materials including produce labels, recipes, and fliers.


• Supports participants in learning affordable and sustainable gardening practices.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Requirements

Minimum Mandatory Qualifications

Experience

• One (1) year of direct experience with organic gardening and/or farming methods and practices.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

License/Certification

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Tribe’s policy.

Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications

• Ability to work independently within established policies, procedures, and schedules.


• Ability to exercise sound judgment and possess problem-solving skills involving variables in standardized situations and the ability to make decisions that are varied, and, in many cases, there is no precedent to draw upon.


• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion, particularly regarding sensitive or confidential personnel or organizational matters.


• Ability to work efficiently and effectively when in high-pressure situations and under deadlines.


• Ability to master and effectively use the database and software systems used at FIGR.


• Ability to adhere to the highest level of professional ethical standards.


• Ability to perform manual labor under adverse conditions, including repeatedly digging and lifting shovels of earth or debris.


• Ability to manage weeds and invasive plants


• Demonstrate advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, with the ability to monitor own work to ensure quality.


• Demonstrate a record of satisfactory performance in all prior employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous employers.


• Demonstrate strong cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively within a Native American tribal government environment.


• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.


• Knowledge of integrated pest management practices; propagation, planting, plant cleaning, pruning, and harvesting methods


• Knowledge of bed preparation, composting, sowing, and transplanting .


• Knowledge of maintenance requirements of garden and landscape tools and equipment.


• Successful clearance of all pre-employment testing, background, and credit checks.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Summary

Benefits
The comprehensive benefits program provided to all full-time and part-time regular employees (20+ hours weekly) includes:

• Medical Insurance – No cost to the employee


• Vision Insurance – No cost to the employee


• Dental Insurance – No cost to the employee


• 401(k) – Immediate participation available, employer match after six months of employment


• Long-term Disability Income Insurance – At no cost to the employee


• Life Insurance - At no cost to the employee


• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA


• Holidays – 13 paid holidays annually


• Personal Time Off (PTO)


• Employee Assistance Program

Tribal and Indian Preference

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria is a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe, and, pursuant to its Indian Preference Statute, gives preference in hiring in the following order of priority: (1) Citizens of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, (2) Native Americans who are members of or affiliated with a California Indian Tribe with ties to Marin and Sonoma Counties, (3) Native Americans who are members of or affiliated with any other California Indian Tribe, and (4) other Native Americans who are members of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe.

Aside from employment preference as provided in this section, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, medical disability, or political affiliation.

Confidentiality

All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.

This position is subject to a criminal history background check and a suitability background check, and it may be subject to a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, this position is subject to a background check to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.

Drug and Alcohol Screening

All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.