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May Ecosystem Services Photo Contest Winner
Nyle Taylor: Time and time again I witness nursery tubes protecting more than just the geoduck planted within. This is an image of Sculpin Eggs within a mesh tube on Harstine Island. It is common to find cockles, horse clams, small crab and more taking refuge within the nursery tubes. Sculpin eggs are another example of how many species take advantage of the temporary placement of these tubes to increase their rate of survival.
Willapa Broodstock & Nursery Manager – Taylor Shellfish Farms
Taylor Shellfish Farms is one of the largest producers of farmed shellfish in North America. The company is quickly growing in sustainable shellfish farming with new techniques and innovative growing methods.
Taylor Shellfish Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, material status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with federal, state and local ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
This position will be based out of the Bay Center, WA. Taylor Shellfish Co, Inc. facilities.
WILLAPA NUSERY MANAGER POSITION DESCRIPTION
Taylor Shellfish is a fully integrated company from breeding our own broodstock to harvesting the product off our farms for wholesale and retail sales. The Willapa Nursery Manager is responsible for managing all commercial nursery operations including algae and primary setting needs for our farms, as well as for independent local farmers.
Quality Assurance Manager – Hog Island Oyster Co.
Full-time position with benefits
Marshall, CA
We’re looking for a QA Manager who knows the importance of food safety, can ensure that we meet and exceed state and federal standards, and is willing to educate the rest of us on best practices. Sounds like fun? Well the best part is that all of this takes place on our oyster farm in the wilds of West Marin in and around the beauty of Tomales Bay.
Live to shuck, shuck to live!
At Hog Island Oyster we aim to cultivate, serve and enjoy the best oyster experience possible. We take care and effort hand raising sustainable shellfish, which we proudly serve at our farm on Tomales Bay and our restaurants in Marshall, San Francisco, Napa, and Larkspur. If you’re looking for a position that will both challenge and reward while working for a Company that takes care of its people, the planet and profits, then we encourage you to apply. Hog Island Oyster Co. is proud to be a certified B Corp, using business as a force for good.
JOB DETAILS
The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring all products, processing locations, storage areas and restaurants meet or exceed food safety, quality, industry best practices and regulatory standards. This includes but not limited to HACCP, sanitation, product and water quality sample collection and record keeping. The QA manager will be the primary point of contact for all regulatory agencies and other growers regarding all aspects of food safety and quality. Research and grant writing are also included. Hog Island Oyster Co. is involved in multiple research activities and will continue as we better understand the issues associated with climate change and shellfish genetics. The position is “hands on” which will require boat operation, outdoor work, navigation over rough terrain and physical sampling of water and products. The Quality Assurance Manager is also responsible for developing training standards and ensuring all staff receives training.
Samish Flip Bag Farm Manager – Taylor Shellfish Farms
Taylor Shellfish Farms is one of the largest producers of farmed shellfish in North America. The company is quickly growing in sustainable shellfish farming with new techniques and innovative growing methods.
Taylor Shellfish Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, material status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with federal, state, and local ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This manager position is an on the ground manager. Specifically, this position will manage all aspects of the flip bag farm and floating bag farm throughout Samish Bay. Attendance on the tide is required, be it day or night. Organizing and coordinating all people and activities that occur on the described farm will be required in this position. This position is based out of our Samish Bay location in Bow, WA. More specific duties include the following:
Happy Holidays!
Order Shellfish now for Thanksgiving!
If you’re planning on oyster stuffing, clam chowder, or steamed mussels to grace your holiday table, place your orders now. To order fresh-off-the-beach from your local grower, go to our Buy From Our Growers Page! And what’s a holiday without geoduck ceviche as the perfect appetizer?