The H-2A Specialist keeps our H-2A program compliant, organized, and running smoothly from petition to departure, including supervising the crew that cleans worker housing and coordinating repairs with Maintenance. You will be the day-to-day point person for H-2A workers, field managers, housing teams, and our agents and attorneys. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented who understands agricultural labor and cares about worker welfare. About Columbia Farm Services Columbia Farm Services (CFS) is a Washington tree fruit agricultural operation headquartered in Quincy, WA. We manage and operate orchards across Central and Eastern Washington and in Oregon's Hood River Valley. Our team supports growers and orchard owners with farm management, labor, compliance, and administrative services. We value people who take ownership, communicate clearly, and want to build something lasting in Northwest agriculture.
Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; PTO earned as you work (about 80 hours per year for full-time employees); and 7 paid holidays per year. May be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Requirements
What You'll Do:- Coordinate the H-2A cycle: job orders, labor certifications, petitions, consular processing, travel, arrival, and departure.
- Maintain worker files, contracts, I-9s, and program records to DOL, USCIS, Washington ESD, and
- Track the 3/4 guarantee, AEWR wage requirements, and inbound/outbound transportation
- Supervise the housing cleaning crew, including scheduling, training, and quality checks, and coordinate repairs with Maintenance so worker housing is inspection-ready before arrival and well kept through the season.
- Serve as a bilingual liaison between H-2A workers and management; document and elevate worker concerns.
- Help field managers apply H-2A rules on work assignments, corresponding employment, and recordkeeping.
- Prepare for and support DOL Wage & Hour, WA ESD, Oregon BOLI and Oregon OSHA, and housing audits or inspections.
- Assist with onboarding, orientation, and worker communications in Spanish and English.
- Track housing occupancy and repair requests, and work with Compliance on housing licensing and inspections.
- What You Bring 2+ years of experience with H-2A, agricultural HR, or farm labor compliance.
- Working knowledge of 20 CFR 655 Subpart B and Washington and Oregon agricultural
- Fluent in Spanish and English, written and spoken (required).Exceptional organization, recordkeeping, and follow-through; able to manage many moving parts and deadlines at once.
- Comfortable with spreadsheets, HRIS/payroll systems, and Microsoft 365.Valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites.
- Experience supervising or leading a crew, including scheduling, training, and holding the team to standards.
Preferred:
Experience with a large H-2A employer or farm labor contractor; experience coordinating with agents, consulates, or immigration counsel.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Columbia Farm Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, Washington, or Oregon law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process upon request. Employment with Columbia Farm Services is at-will. Employment is contingent on verification of eligibility to work in the United States. Positions that involve driving a company vehicle are contingent on an acceptable driving record.
