Namchak Retreat Ranch
The Namchak Retreat Ranch is located near the town of Hot Springs, Montana, on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Currently under construction, the ranch will host teachers and students coming together for retreats, learning, meditation, and practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Namchak is also home to several Permaculture systems and is dedicated to providing healthy organic produce for the guests of Namchak Retreat Ranch in a regenerative way.
Reports to: Permaculture Program Manager
Schedule: Seasonal April 15 – Oct 31, 2025, 40 Hours per week
General Position Description:
The Permaculture Farm Hand will play a significant support role in the overall farming operation of the Namchak Retreat Ranch. The main goal of this position is to assist with the general upkeep of permaculture sites and complete general labor tasks. We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual willing to be flexible in weekly tasks to support all farming operations.
Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- Assist in all aspects of the permaculture program
- Assist in monitoring Permaculture sites
- Communicate issues within the food forest to the Permaculture Program Manager.
- Support the Permaculture Program Coordinator in the implementation of food forest systems
- Seed saving, sorting, curing, and storage
- General weeding and weed control monitoring
- Assist in animal husbandry program
- Install no-till vegetable beds
- Perform pest management tasks
- Compost tea fertilized prep and application
- General mucking out of animal stalls
- Compost collection
- Fence maintenance
- Watering new plantings
- Installation of permaculture designs
- Pruning
- Mulching
- Native and non-native plant propagation
- Grafting
- Harvesting
Qualifications (Preferred):
- Heavy machinery operation (skid steers, excavators, tractors)
- Comfortability pulling large trailers and towing loads
- Prior experience with organic farming or permaculture
- Knowledge of correct pruning methods for shrubs and trees
- Knowledge of Montana’s invasive weeds
- Able to lift 75+ lbs
- 1 year of experience in the horticulture field
Apply via Email
Visit website here: https://www.namchak.org/about/retreat-ranch/
Email
opportunities@namchak.org
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