Central Washington University is recruiting a Farm Production Lead to join our CWU Food/Farm team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a 9-month cyclic, campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a competitive salary plus the awesome CWU benefits.
Who we are:
We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.
Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find robust academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.
Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.
Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.
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What we offer:
Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator.
The Role: This position supports the goals and initiatives of the Wildcat Farm. Job duties will be assigned based on needs of farm production schedules, projects, and maintenance tasks. Responsibilities for this position may range from farm production and compost maintenance to leading educational workshops. The Farm Production Lead will be responsible for supervision of student farm staff when the farm manager is not present. This position is additionally responsible for helping to maintain the Farm's apiary and chicken coop.
This position directly impacts the vision, mission, and values of Central Washington University by creating and promoting a culture of welcoming and belonging. They practice inclusivity and engage the students they encounter with in meaningful work that fosters strong relationships, stewardship of resources, and the integration of different perspectives. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.
