Farm & Garden Land Steward (AKA: Farm All-Star)

🌾 Drift Farmstead, LLC

Farm & Garden Land Steward (AKA: Farm All-Star)

Welcome to Drift Farmstead, home of The Vermont Farm and Forest School—where dirt under your nails is a badge of honor and sustainability isn’t a buzzword, it’s a way of life. We take a forward-thinking, hands-on approach to caring for the land and our community, working closely with Vermont’s agricultural network and our own farm to educate folks about food, farming, forests, and the future of this planet.

We’re looking for a Land Steward—a true Jack or Jill of All Trades—to join our farm team. You’ll work side-by-side with our Farm Managers and be right on the front lines of regenerative, organic, and sustainable farming. If you love variety, movement, teamwork, independence, and meaningful work, this might be your dream farm gig.

🌿 What You’ll Be Up To

No two days are the same around here. You’ll jump into a wide range of farm life tasks, including:

🔥 Woodland & Firewood Magic

• Moving, splitting, and stacking wood for the pizza oven, farmstay cabins, farmhouse, and cozy fire pits
  
   

🌱 Field & Fence Care

• Weed-eating fence lines and keeping things tidy and functional
• Move portable fencing
  
   

🐐 Animal Care

• Daily animal checks, feeding, watering, fencing rotations, and hoof trimming
  
   

🥕 Market Garden Work

• Planting, weeding, harvesting, and irrigating veggies that feed our community
  
   

🛒 Farm Store Support

• Stocking shelves with farm-fresh goodness
  
   

🍅 Value-Added Food Prep

• Helping make tomato sauce, pesto, pizza (yes, pizza!), and more
  
   

🧹 Keeping Spaces Happy

• Tidying communal areas so everyone feels at home
  
   

🎉 Farm Event Support

• Cooking, washing dishes, and helping events and volunteer days run smoothly

• Support farm based education workshops with all ages
  
   

🏡 Farm Stay Duties

• Weekly cleaning and changeovers
  
   
• Farm sitting when the Farm Managers head out of town
  
   

🌟 You Might Be a Great Fit If You…

• Love working hard—both with a team and mostly independently
  
   
• Have strong attention to detail and a “see it, do it” mindset
  
   
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with an ever-evolving to-do list
  
   
• Have experience working with land, animals, and/or vegetables
  
   
• Are comfortable cooking in bulk
  
   
• Can lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in most weather conditions
  
   
• Communicate clearly and respectfully
  
   
• Have a strong work ethic and genuine care for the land
  
   
• Can manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
  
   
• Bring a professional manner, a sense of humor, and a go-with-the-flow attitude
  
   
• Enjoy interacting with a wide range of people and value equality and diversity
  
   
• Feel excited and aligned with the mission of Drift Farmstead and The Vermont Farm and Forest School
  
   

⏰ Hours, Pay & Perks

• Hiring one person for 20–30 hrs/week

• Occasional weekends are required
  
   
• Pay: Starting at $15/hr, up to $18/hr - This is an independent contracted position (you will file your own taxes)
   (This role has strong potential to grow!)
  
   
• Farm perks: $100/month in farm-fresh meat, veggies, and pizza 🍕🥬
  
   
• Paid time off:
  
   
  • 2 paid days off in your first season
    
     
  • 4 paid days off in your second season
    
     

📬 How to Apply

Please submit:

• A letter of interest
  
   
• Your resume
  
   
• Three non-family references
  
   

📧 Send applications to: [email protected]