Company description

Ucross Foundation, a 501(c)3 public nonprofit organization, has been welcoming artists since 1983. For more than 40 years, Ucross has been giving space and time to artists across disciplines, including visual and interdisciplinary artists, writers, composers, and performing artists. Ucross Fellows come from all over the world. In our complex of private studios and residences, artists-in-residence build a small, intense community hard at work in the midst of 20,000 acres of Wyoming ranchland.

Ucross's home is a working ranch set at the confluence of three creeks, and our purpose is to bring working artists into the heart of this unparalleled landscape. We believe that being a good steward of the land closely resembles being a good artist, and vice versa. Both require dedication, imagination, and the best possible use of the resources at hand. In addition to fostering the work of individual artists, Ucross is a meeting and working place for groups, a multi-disciplinary laboratory for creative thinking. The Ucross Art Gallery, a cultural landmark of northern Wyoming, features artwork by acclaimed former artists-in-residence. We invite the public to visit, free of charge, and then enjoy espresso and freshly baked pastries at the onsite Ucross Café. We also help sponsor and host educational programs, conferences, and special events. Our reach is as close as our nearest neighbors and as distant as almost any spot on earth. Ucross is home to the creative spirit.

Job description

Ucross is seeking a Farmer to develop its field-to-fork dining experience for artists-in-residence. Ucross aims to feed 115+ artists (in residence 10 at a time) with home-grown food throughout the year. Using the onsite greenhouse, the Farmer will design and implement infrastructure and processes to grow year-round. This key staff member will oversee and expand the gardens, as well as maintain and update the landscaping around artist studios, lodging, art gallery, and other buildings across the scenic 300-acre artist residency campus on a northern Wyoming ranch.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced farmer with knowledge of the area growing zone (4b), strong communications skills, and vision to expand our horticulture program. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Organic Farmer will work closely with the Chef and Maintenance and Grounds team, as well as manage seasonal workers and volunteers. Ucross is seeking a candidate who is creative, organized, flexible, and able to work productively with various constituencies, including staff, trustees, vendors, visitors, ranchers, and artists from around the world. 

Compensation

this position is: salaried, 50k-75k

Application instructions

Deadline

January 27, 2025