Start date: 3/30/26

End date: 6/12/26

Schedule/hours: 10-20 hours per week

Compensation: unpaid

Priority Application Deadline: February 27, 2026

Site Supervisor: Dusty Marble

Location: 2016 Elliott Ave. NW, Olympia (on the 41 bus route)

Garden-Raised Bounty (GRuB) is a 501c3 organization based in Olympia, WA. Our mission is to grow healthy food, people, and community. With roots in the land, we create opportunities for people to learn, lead, and thrive. We envision an equitable world where we are all nourished by healthy relationships, resilient community, and good food. Visit www.goodgrub.org for more information.

General farm activities include but are not limited to:
● Measuring, mixing and spreading soil amendments
● Seed starting and planting crops
● Irrigation system set up
● Noxious weed management
● Equipment/tool use and maintenance
● Tending plants and harvesting crops
● Pest management
● Large scale composting
● And more!

In addition to farm activities, interns will have the opportunity to:
● Engage with GRuB’s mission and learn about curriculum foundations
● Collaborate and engage with community members (visitors and volunteers) and program participants on the farm

Learning Goals and Opportunities

There are opportunities to learn about farming practices, community connection, food distribution, and so much more at GRuB! We will work with you to define what your goals are and create a learning plan together.

Benefits:
● Free GRuB farm produce as available
● Free access to GRuB trainings

Schedule:
● 10-20 hrs per week during GRuB’s operating hours (Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9am-5pm. Wed: 11am-7pm)
● Exact start date and weekly schedule are flexible

Qualifications:
● Must be motivated to dive into farm tasks, learn, and get dirty, in all weather
● Comfortable working independently and with groups
● Strong professionalism, communication skills, and reliability

Physical demands and accommodations
● Tasks are performed outdoors in a farm setting in all weather, with extended periods of physical activity
involving standing, walking, bending, and moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with all abilities to perform the primary functions of the role.

To apply please submit a cover letter and 2 references to dusty@goodgrub.org

Please address the following in your letter:
● Why do you want this position and what do you hope to learn and experience?
● How will this internship fit into your long term personal and professional growth.
● What relevant skills and experiences will you bring?
● If this internship will be for credit, please list the school name, program or concentration, desired number of credits/hours and faculty sponsor name and contact information.
● What is your ideal internship schedule?