Location: Killeen Crossroads Farm, Shelburne VT
Position Type: Seasonal / Full-time / Part-time
Dates: April through October, with possibility of extension
Compensation: $18 hour, PTO and farm produce share
Reports to Garden Manager
About the Farm
Killeen Crossroads Farm is a 20-acre diversified market farm in Shelburne, Vermont. We grow a variety of specialty vegetables, herbs and cut flowers alongside pastured poultry, and beef. Our livestock include egg-laying hens, meat birds, turkeys, and a small herd of beef cows, all raised as part of an integrated, soil-building farm system.
We strive to build and maintain healthy soils through ecologically based growing methods. Key farm infrastructure includes two 30' × 96' high tunnels, a 30' × 36' heated propagation house, irrigation throughout the fields, refrigerated storage, and climate controlled farm stand.
Our products are sold through our busy on-farm shop and pick-your-own garden as well as to local restaurants and wholesale accounts.
Position Overview
We are seeking reliable, motivated Farm Crew Members to assist with vegetable, flower, and poultry production. This is a hands-on, physically active role ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, caring for animals, and learning about diversified farming systems.
Responsibilities
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Greenhouse work: Seeding trays, watering, transplanting crops
- Harvesting vegetables, herbs, and cut flowers
- Washing, packing of produce and flowers for market and wholesale
- Weeding (by hand and with tools), cultivation, and bed prep
- Irrigation setup and maintenance
- Cover crop management
- Crop pest and disease control through organic IPM methods
- Care of vineyard and orchard fruit trees
Poultry & Animal Care
- Daily care of egg layers, meat birds, and turkeys
- Feeding, watering, and monitoring flock health
- Moving portable poultry housing and fencing
- Collecting, cleaning, and packing eggs
- Assisting with brooding and processing of meat birds
General Farm Duties
- Maintain work areas in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Safe operation of farm machinery and hand tools
- Some mowing and string trimming as needed
- General farm upkeep and seasonal projects
Qualifications
- Interest in sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry
- Comfort working with livestock and performing daily animal chores
- Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift 40–50 lbs repeatedly
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and positive attitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Prior farm, garden, or livestock experience preferred but not required—we are willing to train the right person
Schedule
- Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm
- Some early mornings, evenings, or weekend shifts may be required including occasional processing days
- Flexibility expected during peak seasons
How to Apply
Please send a brief cover letter, resume, and 3 references to [email protected] with the title format “Last Name, First Name – “Farm Crew Member Application”.
Tell us why you’re interested in working with us at Killeen Crossroads Farm and what skills or experience you bring to the role. We are open to full time and part time positions.