SEASONAL PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH HOUSING ON VASHON ISLAND
August–September 2025 (Maybe longer)| Ideal for Students of Horticulture, Botany, Permaculture, or Wellness
We’re hiring a seasonal part-time employee to assist with gardening and homestead projects on a peaceful, forested property on Vashon Island. This short-term position includes housing as part of compensation and offers a chance to gain experience in regenerative land care, while living in a beautiful, nature-connected setting.
📋 Position Details:
Hourly wage: $20.29/hour (WA minimum wage)
Schedule: ~15 hours/week (some flexibility around weather and workflow)
Duration: August–September 2025 (possibility of extension if it’s a good fit)
Compensation includes housing:
Private, fully furnished 1-bedroom apartment
Separate entrance, utilities & Wi-Fi included
Valued at $1,400/month as part of overall compensation
You’re welcome to hold outside work or income sources outside of the hours we agree on
🌱 Job Responsibilities:
Garden and landscape care (weeding, harvesting, composting, etc.)
Support with seasonal homestead tasks (pruning, path maintenance, bed prep)
Assist with chicken care and other small livestock systems
Offer ideas for DIY, budget-conscious enclosure design
Optional opportunity to help host or lead wellness/yoga gatherings on the land
All work is aligned with Forest Stewardship values—no chemicals used
You’ll be working alongside a small household, including current tenants who are in an active learning phase—so this is also a great opportunity to share knowledge and collaborate in a land-based setting.
Vashon Island, WA — If you've never been, it's a soulful, rural gem just a 20-minute ferry ride from Seattle or 15 minutes from Tacoma. It feels like a world away with its pastoral charm and slower pace, yet it boasts a thriving arts and music scene, a strong sense of community, farmers markets, independent shops, and a deep culture of creativity, sustainability, and connection to nature.
👣 A Good Fit Might Be:
Reliable, grounded, and comfortable with hands-on, outdoor work
At ease around animals and kid energy
Interested in regenerative gardening, permaculture, and low-impact living
Bonus if you have experience in homesteading, livestock, education, or wellness practices
To Apply or Inquire:
Email [your email address] with a short note about yourself: what draws you to this role, your background (formal or informal), and your general availability.
📍 Location: Vashon Island, WA
📆 Timing: August–September 2025 (extension possible)
💼 Status: Part-time employee | Compensation includes housing benefit valued at $1,400/month
