Zenger Farm is a 501(c)3 nonprofit working urban farm in Portland, OR that models, promotes, and educates about sustainable food systems, environmental stewardship, community development, and access to good food for all. We are guided by a vision of a healthy, resilient community, where the wellbeing and prosperity of children and adults, regardless of race, geography or socio-economic status, is enhanced through access to affordable, plentiful and nourishing foods. As a justice centered, food access and education non-profit, we believe nourishment is a basic human right and that the root causes of inequitable food access – racism, poverty and other systems of oppression – must be addressed to create a just food system.
We encourage Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, LGBTQ+ people, religious minorities, recent migrants/refugees, people with disabilities, and applicants from different generational and economic backgrounds to apply.
Open Positions
Summer Camp Farm Educator (seasonal position) – Educators will instruct Zenger Farm’s summer programming, serving K-12 aged campers. ZF Summer Camp offers local families quality childcare and campers the opportunity to build their relationship to nature and food through the farm in a meaningful way. Summer Camp Educators contribute to the mission of the organization by leading onsite education programs that focus on the engagement of sensory observation, connections with land, land stewardship, indigenous plant knowledge, holistic approach to nutrition and wellness, and more. This is a temporary position from May 13, 2025 through August 29, 2025. Hourly, up to 32 hours a week, seasonal non-exempt position at $28.71/hr. Application reviews begin February 27th, 2025. Early applications are encouraged. Click here for the application. Click here for the position description.
Farm Program Coordinator (Harvest Lead) – Each farmer at Zenger Farm contributes to the Farm Operations Program in all things farm work, including field work, harvest, wash/pack, deliveries, CSA pickup, maintaining grounds, maintaining facilities, etc. In collaboration with the Farm Production Program Manager, this position coordinates the biweekly harvests for our 22-week Main Season CSAs, our 11-week, bi-monthly winter CSA, and our Restaurant customers. This responsibility includes communicating the weekly share forecast, packing shares for the CSA Partnerships for Health program, delegating wash and pack responsibilities, cooler management, delivering to restaurants, and assisting in the distribution of shares. Up to 40 hours/week, non-exempt, hourly with compensation of $28.71/hr plus benefits. Application review begins February 28th, 2025, positions open until filled. Click here for the application. Click here for the position description.
Farm Program Coordinator (Field Work Lead) – Each farmer at Zenger Farm contributes to the Farm Operations Program in all things farm work, including field work, harvest, wash/pack, deliveries, CSA pickup, maintaining grounds & infrastructure, maintaining facilities, etc. In collaboration with the Farm Production Program Manager, this position coordinates the daily field work necessary to execute the crop plan, including prophouse seeding, bed prep, flaming, direct seeding, transplanting, weeding, trellising, irrigation, and mowing. Up to 40 hours/week, non-exempt, hourly with compensation of $28.71/hr plus benefits. Application review begins February 28th, 2025, positions open until filled. Click here for the application. Click here for the position description.