2026

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians•Siletz, OR

58m•$22

About The Position

The Seasonal Garden Steward will be part of the Garden Program team that works in partnership with the Garden Manager, Garden Committee, tribal administration, tribal members, and community members to support the development of the Clinic’s farm property. This position provides plant and landscape stewardship services to the Garden Program by supporting harvest, planting, cultivation, and distribution strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED.
Knowledge of: Working with indigenous/native communities.
Basic gardening skills, seed starting, and produce harvesting techniques.
Irrigation and water systems.
Safe handling and storage requirements of produce.
Experience in: Safely working with machinery, tools, mowers, cultivators, saws, or other farm-related equipment.
Working outdoors for extended periods of time.
Planting, harvesting, processing, or cultivating plants.
Ability to: Demonstrate strong communication skills—written, verbal, and in one-on-one interactions—and be comfortable working in/with groups.
Prioritize duties to develop the Garden’s value as a resource to tribal members.
Be highly organized, able to work independently, and make accurate estimates of timing and growing conditions required of plants to be grown by Garden Program.
Be able to perform physical work required for greenhouse, field, tool, irrigation, and garden property maintenance.

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of comprehensive garden plans including the planting and cultivation of orchards, fresh produce, berries, cultural plants and foods.
Make regular inspections to ensure that all gardens are being properly maintained, cultivated, and disease-free.
Maintain plant database and identification signs throughout the property.
Assist in all seeding, planting, harvesting, pruning, watering, cultivation, processing and other tasks associated with garden plants.
Properly maintains equipment and hand tools and assures safe and proper storage.
Operate small equipment including two-wheel tractors, cultivators, and lawnmowers, as well as small equipment tools such as chainsaws, string trimmers, and chippers.
Assist with all aspects of gardening, habitat restoration, events, and other Garden Program support tasks.
Perform custodial duties within assigned work areas.
Continual learning commitment to cultural competency.
Perform other Garden Program functions as assigned by Garden Manager.