Seeking a hardworking, motivated assistant for all elements of our small, regenerative, landscaping and nursery business, East Hill Tree Farm (www.easthilltreefarm.com)

East Hill Tree Farm provides the resources to empower the communities in the Winooski Valley and beyond to engage the landscape, enhancing the physical and spiritual vitality for all inhabitants. We offer landscape consultation, design, planting and pruning; we grow fruit and nut trees; and we operate a retail nursery and annual bare-root sale. We grow and work with a wide variety of edible and useful woody species and soil-building techniques to improve the health of our earth and our communities. We work and learn with a spirit of constant curiosity. We endeavor not to plant single trees, but to establish whole ecosystems, in which people play an integral role.

The assistant will work alongside the owner for many tasks, creating opportunities for both on-the-job-training and shared learning. There will be abundant opportunities to to learn about all aspects of the business. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in the mission of the business, curiosity, and a drive to get work done efficiently.

Primary responsibilities include:
-Staff retail nursery, providing thorough, friendly assistance to customers.
-Handle orders and payments with integrity and attention to detail.
-Monitor and maintain the online store.
-Package and check orders for spring bare root tree sale.
-Prune fruit trees for shape, disease management, aesthetics and crop management at residences.
-Plant trees, shrubs and berry patches for customers following established protocols.
-Drive company vehicles to jobs.
-Weed and maintain nursery beds and plantings.
-Maintain a positive attitude and reliable work ethic as part of a small team.
-Check business email account and respond to inquiries, or refer questions to the owner.
-Take pictures for website and social media; update online presence at least monthly.
-Other responsibilities as assigned.

Desired qualifications:
Interest in trees, soil, farming or permaculture. Curiosity.
Motivated and able to work hard and get jobs done.
Reliable and a clear, positive communicator.
Interest and ability to take on greater responsibility and leadership for tasks or jobs.
Valid driver’s license, safe driving skills, and ability to drive a manual-transmission pickup truck.
Attention to safety and health in all contexts.
Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly; ability to free-climb small trees.

There is some ability for the assistant’s particular interests and skills to shape the job. Work hours will vary seasonally and can also be adapted to the needs of the candidate. Pay begins at $17/hr with an opportunity for advancement within the first year.

852 BCS Tractor, Great Shape! 3 seasons old, powerful and able to use most tools available.
4 speed with the last being the high speed transport mode (8-9 mph)
Fully Equipped with: an electric starter and quick hitch bushings for all tools. PTO extension. 5.5" wheel extension, one size up All terrain wheels.

30" Rear Tine Tiller equipped with Precision Depth Roller.

Rotary Plow

38" Lawn Mower with Mowing Sulky

This setup currently retails @ $16,000 plus tax from dealerships.
Please contact me for price.

SUMMER FARMSTAND & CAFÉ CREW

May-August
20 to 40 hrs/wk

Farmstand and Café Crew members work primarily in the farmstand and will be trained to work in the Hello Café as needed. In this customer-facing service role, you must be able to work efficiently and skillfully under pressure. The ideal candidate for this position will have a service-minded attitude, a friendly demeanor, and a strong interest in food, cooking, and local, organic agriculture.

RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties include:

Greeting customers and helping them locate items
Answering questions about the products we sell, our growing practices, CSA, education programs, and farm policies. Directing customers to other departments or administrative staff to get their questions answered in a timely manner.
Ringing up customers and processing payments
Following food safety protocols
Maintaining a clean and presentable workspace

Farmstand duties include:

Setting up, breaking down, and restocking produce displays
Receiving and stocking merchandise
Assisting customers with CSA signups. Setting up and adding value to CSA Cards, with the help of the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
Answering the phones as needed and distributing messages

Hello Café duties include:

Preparing hot and cold coffee and espresso drinks, teas and lemonades
Serving baked goods
Communicating with the Farm Kitchen to keep baked goods stocked
Stocking and keeping track of inventory

QUALIFICATIONS
Prior customer service, barista, or retail experience is a plus but not required. Applicants should be excellent communicators, possess strong attention to detail, and be able to operate a cash register, do simple math, and make change. All applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and be comfortable spending a full shift on their feet.

Applicants must be able to work weekends. This position is 5 days per week, one or two weekend shifts per week, and up to 40 hours/week.

COMPENSATION
The Summer Farmstand and Café Crew is a seasonal position, ideal for people who are looking for work during their summer break. Full and part-time positions are available, 20-40 hours per week from mid-late May through the end of August. This position is hourly with benefits including sick time accrual, fresh produce, and a discount to our farmstand. Salary is $14-17/hr depending on work experience.

TO APPLY
Fill out an employment application on our website: cedarcirclefarm.org
Please notify us of all planned vacations in your application.

FULL-SEASON FARMSTAND & CAFÉ CREW

Mid-April to December
20 to 40 hrs/wk

Farmstand and Café Crew members work primarily in the farmstand and will be trained to work in the Hello Café as needed. In this customer-facing service role, you must be able to work efficiently and skillfully under pressure. The ideal candidate for this position will have a service-minded attitude, a friendly demeanor, and a strong interest in food, cooking, and local, organic agriculture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General duties include:

Greeting customers and helping them locate items
Answering questions about the products we sell, our growing practices, CSA, education programs, and farm policies. Directing customers to other departments or administrative staff to get their questions answered in a timely manner.
Ringing up customers and processing payments
Following food safety protocols
Maintaining a clean and presentable workspace

Farmstand duties include:

Setting up, breaking down, and restocking produce displays
Receiving and stocking merchandise
Assisting customers with CSA signups. Setting up and adding value to CSA Cards, with the help of the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
Answering the phones as needed and distributing messages

Hello Café duties include:

Preparing hot and cold coffee and espresso drinks, teas and lemonades
Serving baked goods
Communicating with the Farm Kitchen to keep baked goods stocked
Stocking and keeping track of inventory

QUALIFICATIONS
Prior customer service, barista, or retail experience is a plus but not required. Applicants should be excellent communicators, possess strong attention to detail, and be able to operate a cash register, do simple math, and make change. All applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and be comfortable spending a full shift on their feet.

Applicants must be able to work weekends. This position is 5 days per week, one or two weekend shifts per week, and up to 40 hours/week.

COMPENSATION
This is a seasonal position, 20-40 hours per week from mid-April through October, with the option to work part-time hours in November and December. The Full-Season Farmstand and Café Crew is an hourly position with benefits including sick time accrual, fresh produce, and a discount to our farmstand. Salary is $14-17/hr depending on work experience.

TO APPLY
Fill out an employment application on our website: cedarcirclefarm.org
Please notify us of all planned vacations in your application.

Attention Farmers! Unique opportunity to live and work on a beautiful, rustic farm property. A 2-bedroom cabin is available for rent, nestled amongst 2 acres of garden space, 5 acres of pasture, a pond, and a bountiful woodlot. The property includes a tractor and 2 draft horses, as well as a fully equipped workshop and saw mill. The farm also features a solar water irrigation system. Conveniently located just 5 miles from Chelsea and its farmers market, this is the perfect spot for a dedicated and hardworking farmer. . Contact us today to schedule a viewing."--
rent negotiable

Pictures of property available upon request

Pistil Production is a women run organic flower farm located in Morristown VT. We are looking for an addition to our small team for the 2023 season!
Farming encompasses many skills and tasks and we are looking for a fun, flexible, hardworking individual. Regular field work includes: plant propagation, bed preparation, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, packing, soil ammending, all annual/perennial maintenance.
Other tasks throughout the season may include greenhouse construction, irrigation infrastructure, new establishment of future growing fields and more.
Previous farming experience, knowledge of plant cultivation, tools & equipment is preferred. A strong body and will and love of nature is a must. One must have the ability to work effectively with a small team and also alone.
Field work season May-November. Part-time position to start w/ opportunity for fulltime.

If you love flowers and love farming but are more versed in marketing/sales, record keeping and client communication, or floral design work, there could also be a place for you at Pistil Production!

We do not offer housing. This is a paid position that requires you to have reliable transportation to & from work.

We are so excited to have someone join us for the 2023 growing season! If you are interested about this position, please contact Kari to discuss details.

I am a homesteader and timber framer offering custom work to our growing community. Based in Barnard, VT, I enjoy building barns, homes, saunas, farm stands and more. Reach out for a photo portfolio and any questions if you are interested in a quality dwelling.

Join us at Hosmer Point Summer Camp and the Craftsbury Outdoor Center to provide a vibrant garden education program while producing food for our hungry campers! Gain experience growing food and flowers and caring for farm animals while getting kids excited about growing, cooking, and eating food! Live on-site with a large group of young adults and participate in the fun, loud, active, communal experience that is summer camp. Get ready to work hard and play harder!

Season: June 5 - August 11 or May 15 - August or September, dates somewhat flexible.

Benefits and Compensation:
Weekly salary based on education and experience ($2500 - $4500 for a 9-week season, additional for longer stays)
Private room or cabin and all meals.
Kid-safe pets welcome.
Mountain biking trails, canoeing, swimming, hiking and more accessible outside your door in one of the most beautiful spots on earth!

Tasks:
Assist in implementing educational, hands-on, (frequently very silly) activities for campers around gardening, cooking, vegetable production, and raising animals.
Weeding, planting, watering, dead-heading flowers, suckering tomatoes, and harvesting.
Daily care of animals (pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbits and goats)
Help campers with daily farm and garden chores.

Must be observant, physically fit, enjoy working with children and getting a little silly, and able to abstain from tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol use on site.

Full job description and application instructions at hosmerpoint.com/staff