Farm Crew | Sunrise Farm, White River Junction,Vermont
Sunrise Farm grows certified-organic vegetables and pastured animals in White River Junction. We’re now in our 27thyear of operation, and our primary products are vegetables for a 400-member traditional CSA, eggs, chickens, lamb, maple syrup, and we run a farmstand where we sell our own products plus many other items (meats, cheeses, dairy, dry goods, maple creemees) from local and regional farms.
The role
We’re looking for several farm crew members who are eager to work on an organic farm and participate in all aspects of vegetable production. Farm crew members participate in all aspects of the farm. Primarily focused on vegetable production, from seeding to transplanting to harvesting to storage, farm crew members also assist with egg collection, managing the hens, and care and feeding of the broiler chickens. The job is ideal for someone who wants to experience all aspects of life on an organic farm and gain experience in the field.
Responsibilities
- Be part of all aspects of vegetable production, from greenhouse seeding to direct seeding to transplanting to weeding to harvest to storage
- Assist with animal care and feeding on occasion. The opportunity to assist with and learn about about chicken slaughter is available but not required
What we're looking for
- A love of food and local agriculture
- Ability to put in a solid eight hours of effort every weekday, lift heavy objects, and deal with whatever comes along. You also need to be able to work closely with other people, since most activities require joint effort
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, mid-April through October/November, with additional work potentially available before and after the main season. Typical work hours are 7:30 AM to 4 PM, with an unpaid half hour for lunch. We aim to work hard during work hours and then knock off at a reasonable time.
Compensation and benefits
- $19/hour starting wage
- Unlimited farm vegetables
- Wholesale pricing on farmstand items
- Opportunity for year-round work or expanded responsibility over time
- On-farm housing is available
To apply
Email a resume and a short note about why this job interests you to Chuck ([email protected]) and include two references.
Sunrise Farm is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.