Assistant Farm Manager – Tumalo Lavender

Assistant Farm Manager – Tumalo Lavender
Position: Full-Time, Seasonal (March – November 2025)
Start Date: Spring 2025
Starting Wage: $18.00-$20.00/hour (Depending on experience)

Tumalo Lavender is seeking an energetic and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to support our current Farm Manager in daily operations. This role requires someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, takes initiative, and is eager to assist with all aspects of farm management. Strong mechanical skills are highly preferred to help maintain tractors and equipment. Additionally, this position will oversee the distillation process for our lavender essential oil.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing day-to-day farm operations
• Planting, transplanting, harvesting, pruning, and weeding
• Irrigation setup, maintenance, and routine plant care
• Drying and cleaning harvested lavender
• Managing the lavender essential oil distillation process
• Routine maintenance and minor repairs for farm equipment, tractors, and tools
• Assist with shipments and overall farm organization
• Optional: If desired, the employee can rotate with others to work at the Downtown Farmers Market on Wednesdays or take the Saturday shift at the farm store (store training required).
• Other tasks as needed, big or small

Qualifications:
Farming experience is preferred but not required. However, farming is physically demanding, requiring repeated bending, lifting, and standing. We expect all employees to take responsibility for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being by:

• Dressing properly for the conditions
• Staying hydrated and maintaining adequate caloric intake
• Practicing good ergonomics and taking breaks as needed
• Communicating openly with the team about goals, challenges, and limitations

Once the season begins, we’re all in this together!

Other Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of full-time work experience (Preference given to those with experience in agriculture, the service industry, or manual labor fields)
• Ability to commit to the entire growing season
• Strong attention to detail – We take pride in the quality and cleanliness of our products
• Reliable transportation to and from the farm
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs repeatedly
• Ability to be flexible – Farming requires adaptability due to weather, heat, and other external factors

To Apply

At Tumalo Lavender, our primary goals are to cultivate the highest quality lavender in the most efficient and sustainable way possible—while also maintaining the joy of working with nature. We set high standards for quality, efficiency, and teamwork, but we also recognize the importance of finding fulfillment in farm life.

This position is ideal for someone with a true passion for sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and working with plants. Without these passions, farm work can be challenging and repetitive. However, if you love working hard, find meaning in your tasks, and bring a positive attitude every day, we invite you to apply!

How to Apply:

• Your resume
• Two references – Can be personal or professional (please no family members or close friends). We’re looking for insight into your work ethic, ability to work in a team, and adaptability in a farm setting.
• A cover letter answering the following questions:
• Do you have any farm or nursery experience? If yes, tell us about it! If not, why do you want to work at a lavender farm?
• Have you worked outdoors or spent long periods of time outside?
• Why do you think Tumalo Lavender would be a good fit for you?
• Anything else you’d like us to know! We welcome detailed responses—feel free to go beyond the standard one-page cover letter if you’d like to share more about yourself.

Tumalo Lavender, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Bend, OR 97703 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bend, OR 97703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20