Hillsboro Farmers Market (Saturdays 8 to 1:30pm)- August 17
Parkrose Farmers Market (Saturdays 8-2pm) - August 31
Gorge Grown Farmers Market (Thursdays 4-7pm) -July 18
Hood River Saturday Market (Saturdays 9-3pm)- July 20
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS! Randy Kiyokawa
Edible Portland: Hood River Orchards
FRUIT STAND HOURS:
CLOSED
Re-Opening August 30, 2013
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Farm to Fork
September 8, 2012 at Kiyokawa Family Orchards |
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Heirloom Apple & Asian Pear Tasting |
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Join the Team at Kiyokawa Family Orchards!
Kiyokawa Family Orchards is a family‐owned and operated farm located in Parkdale, Oregon. We're proud to be a part of the famous Hood River Valley, where the nation's finest apples and pears are grown. Our fruit is grower‐direct, which allows us to provide quality fruit at great prices.
We are in the process of “planting a new crop” of job positions for a few full-‐time, part-‐time, and seasonal administrative and labor positions. We are looking to build an honest, efficient and proactive team for the 2013 season and beyond.
We are currently seeking fantastic applicants for the following positions: Administrative Assistant, Sales and Finance Manager, Orchard Assistant and Organic Coordinator, Field Worker and Equipment Specialist. SEE DETAILS BELOW.
How to apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to info@mthoodfruit.com. Please include availability.
Please provide 1 to 3 references with e-mail address + telephone number.
We believe that employment should be a mutual and fulfilling relationship, so we aren’t just filling positions we are looking for the right people to build a community!
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the owner of the farm at a variety of tasks. The position will begin at 25+ hours/week with the possibility of becoming a full-‐ time position. We will train for this position but applicants must learn quickly and be self-‐ motivated to carry out learned responsibilities, recognize existing gaps in business administration and create new programs.
Responsibilities:
- General business administration
- Employee schedule/calendar
- Telephone correspondence
- E-‐mail correspondence -‐ includes weekly coordination of delivery to Farmer’s Markets & Restaurants
- Human resources – includes employee training and record-‐keeping
- Social media activity
- Website maintenance
- Volunteer coordination
- Employee housing oversight and maintenance
- Coordinate OSHA/Safety programs
- Customer support
- Coordinate Fundraiser
- Organize events
Required Skills & Experience:
- Passionate about local and sustainable food systems
- Knowledgeable about organic certification
- Must own/be willing to work on your own laptop
- Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel
- Proficient with social media applications
- Knowledgeable about OSHA
- Able to create posters and other media with simple tools
- Responsible and reliable
- Highly organized and accurate
- Detail oriented
- Great communication skills (phone, email, in person)
- Good at multi-‐tasking
- Self-‐directed and able to follow directions
- Flexible schedule
- Able to portray calm in a storm (Seasonal shifts and events can be crazy!)
- Previous experience in agriculture a plus
- Spanish language skills a plus
Sales & Finance Manager
The Sales & Finance Manager will oversee the business sales and financial activity. This is a 15-‐20 hour/week position. Applicants must have previous experience in sales & finance.
Responsibilities:
- Sales – Manage existing accounts, Generate new accounts
- Accounting (AR, AP, PR, taxes, bank reconciliation)
- Invoicing and tracking sales
- Collection of funds and bank deposit prep
Required Skills & Experience:
- 3+ years experience in Sales and/or Finance
- Must provide 1-‐3 references
- Must own/be willing to work on your own laptop
- Proficient with accounting software
- Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel
- Responsible and reliable
- Highly organized and accurate
- Detail oriented
- Great communication skills (phone, email, in person)
- Good at multi-‐tasking
- Self-‐directed and able to follow directions
- Flexible schedule
- Able to portray calm in a storm (Seasonal shifts and events can be crazy!)
Field Worker & Equipment Specialist
The Field Worker & Equipment Specialist will assist owners and staff in a wide range of tasks. This is a 20-‐40 hour/week position.
Responsibilities:
- Stock Fruit stand display cases and shelves
- Field work – orchard maintenance, harvest
- Quality Control supervisor during harvest
- Drive tractor
- Delivery and pick-‐ups with in farm-‐owned truck
- Janitorial/Grounds maintenance
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Warehouse Assistance
Required Skills & Experience:
- 3+ years experience in agriculture, particularly operating large, industrial farm equipment
- Valid driver’s license
- Passionate about local and sustainable food systems
- Responsible and reliable
- Detail oriented
- Great communication skills (phone, email, in person)
- Good at multi-‐tasking
- Self-‐directed and able to follow directions
- Flexible schedule
- Able to portray calm in a storm (Seasonal shifts and events can be crazy!)
- Previous experience in agriculture a plus
- Spanish language skills a plus
Hood River Valley's Finest Fruit Since 1911
Kiyokawa Family Orchards is a family-owned and operated farm located in Parkdale, Oregon. We're proud to be a part of the famous Hood River Valley, where the nation's finest apples and pears are grown. Our fruit is grower-direct, which allows us to provide quality fruit at great prices.
Kiyokawa Family Orchards has been growing the finest produce available since 1911. The fertile soils found at the base of Mt. Hood and rarified, glacier-fed water sources create a unique growing environment allowing us to offer over 80 distinct varieties of apples, pears, and Asian pears. We take pride in promoting local and sustainably grown produce and utilize a farm management system that incorporates best management practices.
You will find a visit to our orchard an unforgettable family experience with breath-taking views of Mt. Hood and beautiful grounds for your touring and picnicing pleasure. Kids will love our play area.
Our fruit stand offers award-winning pies, turnovers, local honey, jams and fresh cider. If you prefer to pick your own, we have the largest U-Pick orchard in the valley!
