Passionate about building a sustainable, healthy and equitable food future? Join our team! Tilth Alliance is a fun, dynamic place to work where people care about Washington farmers, gardeners and eaters.
Executive Director
We are pleased to share that we are beginning a search for Tilth Alliance’s next Executive Director to steward our organization and food system into the future.
As an organization with a fifty-year legacy of food system work across Washington State, our new Executive Director will be an impactful voice in the future of food justice. How we eat and produce food, and relate to the land and each other has never been more important. We’re looking for a leader to support us in rising to meet this moment.
We are a collaborative organization. We’re looking for a leader who can hold a clear, high-level vision, while also rolling up their sleeves to work alongside staff, board, and community members. With a strategic plan in place, and a passionate, committed staff and board, the new Executive Director will be able to build from a solid foundation to support our continued work towards a more just and sustainable food system for all of Washington.
Our board has begun accepting applications and will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, starting in August. Our current Executive Director, Melissa Spear, has agreed to stay on until we find the right fit. The position will remain open until filled, with a target start date of January 2027.
Employee Benefits
Full time employees are eligible for our benefits package that includes medical (80-85% employer paid), dental (95% employer paid), employee-funded Flexible Spending Account, 401k with employer match (percentage reviewed annually), 10 flexible holidays (employee-chosen), 12 sick days per year, 3 weeks paid vacation in years 1 and 2, 4 weeks in years 3 and 4, and 6 weeks in years 5+, employee discounts and produce shares, no cost for Tilth Alliance classes/workshops/conference attendance, and annual professional development stipend.
Equity & Salary
In line with our commitment to equity practices, listed salaries have been carefully determined to reflect market standards and internal equity considerations. We value the skills and expertise that each candidate brings to the table, and we believe that our non-negotiable salary approach fosters a level playing field for all applicants. This practice aligns with our core values of transparency and fairness.
Youth Employment
As a Rainier Beach Youth Steward, youth ages 14-18 gain job experience through wetland restoration and farm education. The Stewards participate in different aspects of farm operations, learn about wetland restoration at the farm, and build relationships with peers, adult staff, and volunteers.
Volunteer With Us
Volunteering is a great way to learn and build skills, meet new people, and get involved in Tilth Alliance’s mission! We host a wide variety of volunteer opportunities that will get your hands dirty in the gardens, farm, wetlands, and forests. We also look for volunteers at our events and around the office.
