We are a volunteer-run organization, so we aren't able to staff an office fulltime. However, we do encourage you to get in touch with questions, ideas, scheduling inquiries, and offers of help!
Email is probably the most effective and direct way to get in touch.
(Note that we don't coordinate residential stays on the land: for that, please contact Cedar Moon.)
Our office phone is 503-245-3847. You will likely reach our voicemail system, which will email your message to the appropriate person or group.
Our new fax number is (503) 342-2618. These are reviewed over email on a similar schedule with our voicemails.
Tryon Life Community Farm 11640 SW Boones Ferry Road Portland, OR 97219. Also see directions.
(Please send cover letter and resume to apply@tryonfarm.org by Tue, Nov 17, 2009. Be sure to include 2-3 relevant references. Later applications may be considered, depending on our need.)
TLC Farm is a 501(c)3 non-profit sustainability education center, occupying 7 acres of land nestled into Tryon Creek State Park in SW Portland. We are seeking experienced canvassers to deepen our relationships with existing and potential allies and donors, primarily in our extended neighborhood. Work will begin as soon as possible, and will run through the holiday season.
Work conditions:
* $8.40/hour basepay as employee
* 40% commission on donations in excess of quota ($100 per night)
* 5 hours per day: 4:30-9:30pm
* At least 2 days per week; preferably more
* Enter own data
Successful candidates will:
* Have proven experience in related work
* Be self-managed, creative, invested, and committed to TLC Farm's values and goals
* Be skilled at collaborating with team to design turfs, improve raps & materials, and improve outcomes
* Prioritize long-term relationships with neighbors over short-term income
We strongly prefer candidates with:
* Knowledge of TLC Farm's programs and history (or, secondarily, similar projects)
* Experience and/or roots in Burlingame/Lake Oswego area (or, secondarily, similar demographic)
* Demonstrated commitment to and experience with permaculture design, sustainable living, organic agriculture, youth education, natural building, and other TLC Farm program areas
For more information about TLC Farm, see www.tryonfarm.org.
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Thanks to all who came for a wonderful afternoon!
Please join us for TLC Farm's 6th Annual Holiday Open House!
Share wine, cheese & other goodies with the TLC Farm community, listen to good music, meet lively folk, and take a tour of TLC Farm including our new greenhouse and beautiful barn loft office.
This is one of our favorite gatherings of the year, and our longest running public event. Even last year, in a downpour of snow, hardy neighbors trekked to the farm and kept up the open house tradition!
The open house is free, and we encourage you to bring your holiday donation, or donate online through the Give!Guide at the party. We hope to see you there!
November 11 to December 31 . . .
This holiday Season, give to TLC Farm through Willamette Week's Give Guide and receive goodies in return - beyond the joy of supporting a fantastic community sustainability education center!
In the box at right, see live updates on how much donors are giving TLC Farm, compared to other Environmental organizations in the Give!Guide. The higher we are, the more likely new donors are to give to us!
Now, unlike most other Give!Guide organization, along with all the incentives provided by Willamette Week (listed below) TLC Farm is adding some incentives of our own:
Sound good? Donate now to TLC Farm at http://www.wweek.com/giveguide/
If you need more to tempt you, here are the goodies provided by Willamette Week to sweeten the deal:
If you give $25 or more to any of the nonprofits listed in this Guide, you’ll get an email containing an electronic coupon. Print it out to receive the benefits listed below. $50 or more to a single nonprofit will get you, in addition to the electronic coupon, an envelope containing additional goodies. Next, if you’re 35 or under and give $100 or more, you’re automatically entered in a drawing for all manner of goodies — including a cheque from Willamette Week for $1,000. Gifts grow as you give more - see below!
Finally, every one of you who gives the $10 minimum will have a chance to have WW’s Publisher cook you and a guest dinner at his house early next year.
There are incentives for the nonprofits, too. Whichever one attracts the greatest number of contributions from donors under the age of 36 will get a $1,000 cheque from Willamette Week, along with bragging rights. The same holds for the nonprofit that raises the most money through this year’s Give!Guide.
The $25 coupon:
Make sure to print it out and hang onto it in order to be eligible for the following:
For donors of $50 - $499:
All of the above, plus:
For donors of $500 - $999:
For donors of $1,000 - $2,499:
For donors of $2,500:
For donors under age 36 who’ve given $100 or more
You’ll be entered in a drawing for the following:
Now are you convinced? Donate to TLC Farm at http://www.wweek.com/giveguide/ to share in the season of giving.
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