Native Seed Farm Assistant

Pay: $15/hour 
Hours per week: 10-15 
Positions Available: 2–3 
Job Period: Late March 2026 – Late July 2026 

About the position 

We are a small, family-run native seed farm located 4 miles south of Philomath, Oregon. We grow native wildflower and grass seed used in ecological restoration projects throughout the region. 

We are hiring 2–3 Farm Assistants to join our small field crew for the spring and early summer season. This position is ideal for high school or college students — especially those interested in plants, ecology, agriculture, or environmental restoration — who are looking for meaningful, hands-on outdoor work. 
Shifts will typically be 3–4 hours, 2–3 days per week, scheduled in the late afternoons/evenings or on weekends to accommodate student schedules. 
This is physical, outdoor work that plays a direct role in restoring degraded landscapes and building healthier ecosystems. 

Position Duties 
Work takes place outdoors in our wildflower seed production fields and greenhouse. Tasks include: 

• Hand weeding native wildflower plots (often in sitting, kneeling, or crawling positions)
• Assisting with seed harvest (Sweeping seed from collection fabric, Hand-collecting seed from plants, Clipping mature plants for drying and processing
• Plant production and care:
  o Mixing potting media
  o Seeding and thinning container plants
  o Transplanting plugs into larger containers
  o Watering and general plant care
• Supporting general farm maintenance:
  o Spreading mulch or wood chips
  o Helping maintain areas not currently in production
• Handling harvested seed and plant material with care and attention to detail

This Position Is a Good Fit for Someone Who: 

• Enjoys working outdoors in all spring and early summer weather
• Has an interest in plants, agriculture, ecology, or environmental restoration
• Brings a positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
• Is comfortable doing repetitive, detail-oriented physical work
• Can stay focused and off phones/screens during work shifts
• Takes pride in contributing to something meaningful
• No prior farm experience is required. We are happy to train the right person. We care more about mindset, reliability, and work ethic than previous experience.

Our Philosophy The seeds and plants we grow help restore degraded natural areas and support more resilient 
ecosystems. We believe meaningful work matters — and that work can be both purposeful and enjoyable. 

A good day on the farm means: 

• Spending time outside
• Working hard alongside a supportive team
• Learning something new
• Contributing to the health of native plants and the land

We aim to create a positive, respectful, and fun work environment where people feel valued and challenged. 
If this sounds like a place where you would thrive, we encourage you to apply.