Come spend the late summer and fall working in one of Vermont’s most beautiful organic gardens.
Karmê Chöling’s one-acre organic garden has been cultivated for nearly 40 years, providing vegetables, herbs, flowers, and berries for our residential community and local farm stand. We are seeking a Seasonal Garden Assistant to work alongside longtime Master Gardener Jan Enthoven and Garden Manager Monique Gerbex through the 2026 growing season.
This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys being outdoors, physical work, and learning from experienced growers. You’ll participate in the daily rhythms of an established organic garden, including planting, weeding, harvesting, greenhouse care, soil and compost work, garden maintenance, and preparing the garden for winter.
Responsibilities include:
Seeding, transplanting, weeding, mulching, and watering
Soil preparation, composting, and irrigation maintenance
Harvesting and washing produce
Greenhouse opening and closing
Assisting with the farm stand
General garden maintenance and seasonal projects
Preparing the garden for winter
Maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming garden spaces
Ideal candidates:
Have some experience in gardening, farming, landscaping, or horticulture
Enjoy physical work and spending time outdoors in varied weather
Are curious, dependable, and eager to learn
Take pride in careful, well-done work
Can work independently and collaboratively
Are interested in organic and ecological approaches to growing food
Are comfortable with bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and working on your feet for extended periods
Can provide some weekend availability
Karmê Chöling is a Buddhist meditation retreat center and residential community in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. You do not need to be Buddhist to work here. We welcome people interested in meaningful work, community life, and caring for the land.
Compensation & Benefits
Residential option: $800/month stipend plus room and board
Commuter option: Hourly compensation
Paid time off
Free access to qualifying meditation programs and retreats
Support for meditation practice, including a personal Meditation Instructor
Access to shared community spaces, including staff gym and recreation room
Position starts immediately and runs through the end of the 2026 growing season.
For more information: https://www.karmecholing.org/