Details:

Arbor Farm Market is a farmer-owned shop in lovely South Hero, VT specializing in local produce and Vermont products. We are hiring part-time retail staff to assist with day-to-day market responsibilities, including customer service and stocking. Please see below for additional details. 

Responsibilities:
- Greet and help customers throughout their store visit, including completing customer transactions using a Square POS system

- Upkeep compelling product displays with close attention to maintaining a robust fresh produce and live plant inventory

- Maintain a tidy and welcoming shop space and actively cultivate a community-oriented atmosphere

- Work closely with the market manager to tangentially support administrative tasks and business development

Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 16 years of age and able to lift 40 pounds

- One year professional experience in a retail/agricultural setting preferred; willing to train the right candidate

- Familiarity (and enthusiasm!) for local food systems, especially within Vermont

- Track record of being an innovative team player with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced work environment

Compensation: 
- Hourly, dependent on experience

- Employee discount and access to bountiful product seconds

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

                           LAREAU FARM AND FOREST IS HIRING!

ABOUT US

Lareau Farm and Forest, in Waitsfield, Vermont, is located in the Mad River Valley. The farm is home to the original American Flatbread Restaurant, a 12 room Farmhouse Inn, a Wedding Pavilion, a restored 19th c. Dairy Barn that hosts a series of summer Art Shows, a community garden, a 2 acre production garden and the Lareau Farm Stand.

We are a dynamic team of four. The 2 acre gardens are managed for nutrient-density and biodiversity using organic practices. We raise pigs and laying hens for use in the restaurant/inn.

POSITION

The work of the Garden Crew Member is both physically and mentally engaging! You get to work outside in fresh air interacting with plants, animals and people!

This position can also include working one shift in our events side of the company.

This is a full time seasonal position of 40 hours per week. The position requires some flexibility based on the needs of the garden/events.

This is a seasonal position. The season runs from May 12 – October 31^st.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bed preparation

• Seeding and transplanting

• Weeding/cultivating 

• Organic pest management 

• Compost management 

• Greenhouse and Poly Tunnel Production

• Harvesting and washing produce 

• Animal care (pigs and chickens)

• Wood stacking

• Fence building and other light carpentry possibilities

• Sharing knowledge about the gardens and farm with visitors and guests 

• Supporting other tasks as necessary for healthy garden operations

QUALIFICATIONS

• One to two years of garden/farm experience is desirable

• Comfort working with animals

• Ability to work both cooperatively and independently

• Strong work ethic

• Comfort with physical labor and working outdoors in all weather conditions

* Excellent communication skills

• Sense of commitment

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• To be directly contributing to raising plants and animals and stewarding 

   the land in responsible and ethical ways

• To work outside in physically active work

• To work with a team of happy and engaged gardeners

* There is great opportunity for learning and growth

• The Mad River Valley is full of amazing adventure opportunities with many   

   swimming holes and biking and hiking trails

COMPENSATION

• $18 - $20/hour (based on experience) with enhanced gratuity pay for event hours

• 3 paid holidays per season

• Accrued paid sick leave

• One free Flatbread per month 

• Primitive housing, may be available.

TO APPLY

Please email our Farm Manager, Lynne Boudreau at [email protected]. Send a resume and 2-3 paragraphs sharing about yourself, relevant experience/education, and why you’re interested in the position. 

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Position starts May 12, 2025.

Philo Ridge Farm (PRF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) working demonstration farm located in Vermont’s Champlain Valley. Using innovative and ecologically sustainable practices, we steward over 500 acres of pastureland, forests, and diversified produce gardens. We rotationally graze heritage breed livestock and cultivate certified organic fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Our mission is to promote organic regenerative agriculture through hands-on research, education, and community engagement. As a nonprofit living laboratory, we provide farmers, students, and the public with opportunities to explore sustainable farming practices. Through educational initiatives and collaborative partnerships, we seek to deepen our understanding of food systems, environmental stewardship, and the essential role of food and agriculture in building resilient, healthy communities.

Position Overview

PRF is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead key human resource processes, assist with accounting and bookkeeping functions, and oversee daily office administration and operations. This role serves as the central hub for PRF’s diverse farming and hospitality operations, promoting a collaborative team environment dedicated to the long-term well-being of both the land and the community.

The Office Manager will work closely with third-party administrators, support business administration and data management, maintain and organize the main office space, and coordinate seamlessly with team members across various departments. The Office Manager will manage confidential information and be responsible for critical accounting and human resources processes. The ideal candidate will be organized, discerning, detail-oriented, and a proactive problem solver with a strong team-oriented approach and excellent communication skills.

This position will report to the Executive Director and play a key support role for the entire leadership team.

Responsibilities

Human Resources Administration

• Serves as a primary liaison between the company, staff, and 3rd party HR vendors

• Leads administration of bi-weekly payroll process, collaborating with off-site accounting team

• Leads administration of employee paid time off

• Responsible for injury reporting and worker's compensation claims

• Supports onsite hiring process and paperwork, including onboarding of employees

• Coordinates with department managers for off-boarding of employees

• Helps develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to hiring and employment

• Leads healthcare benefits administration and coordination with benefits broker + HRIS platform

• Serves as a key HR resource and liaison for employee incidents, concerns, and feedback

Accounting and Bookkeeping Administration

• Supports off-site accounting team to ensure timely processing of all AR and AP

• Supports and reviews all month-end expense tracking and proper income/expense coding

• Leads communication with the offsite accounting team, including weekly status meetings

• Supports hospitality team in all cash handling processes, including daily cash and bank deposits

• Assists team with the receipt collection, coding, and reconciliation of all credit card statements

• Ensures that all paperwork is mailed to our offsite accounting team

Office Management & Administration

• Manages and oversees all office operations and procedures

• Manages tidiness + efficiency of physical office space, including equipment ordering/maintenance

• Receives and distributes incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries

• Maintains and manages administration by scanning, emailing, and uploading to online file storage

• Oversees farm office assets and inventory, including key security items like building keys

• Maintains up-to-date detailed records of all farm office equipment, hardware, software, etc.

• Supports management team in capturing and organizing data, reporting and tracking tools, etc.

• Supports cross-departmental communication, including weekly all-team communications

• Trains team managers in document management and administrative policies and procedures

• Coordinates with IT consultant for IT needs, concerns, etc.

Operational Support, Team Culture, and Community Engagement

• Collaborates with senior leaders to define, build, and support a strong team-orientated culture

• Collaborates across departments and works with senior leaders to support events & education

• Collaborates with hospitality team to support onsite events, education, and community engagement

• Leads farm tours and organizes and oversees special events where capacity allows

• Observe and gather information for improvement of existing programs

• Provides ad-hoc operations support to senior leaders

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of human resources experience, or an equivalent degree

• Minimum of 2-5 years of office and administrative management experience, or an equivalent degree

• Understanding of and experience with basic bookkeeping and HR systems

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Positive attitude with a problem-solving, solution-orientated disposition

• Strong time-management and people skills, high degree of flexibility, and multitasking ability

• Experience and familiarity with HRIS systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, and Quickbooks, with aptitude to learn new software

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information

• A passion for sustainable agriculture and healthy food systems

• Self-starter who can work independently to solve problems creatively

• Valid driver’s license and proven track record of operating a vehicle safely

Compensation

• The expected annual base salary for this position is $50,000 - $65,000.

Benefits & Perks

Employment benefits include accrued paid time off, staff meals, health care benefits, an employee discount on products in our market, and many professional development opportunities.

Application Process

Candidates should send an email with “Office Manager” in the subject line to: [email protected]. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly. Please include the following information in your submission:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References (3)

Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for the role, PRF encourages you to apply.

PRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, PRF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

looking for a reliable and friendly assistant to help with fruit and nut 

growing on our certified organic farm in elmore.

work includes customer service, plant nurturing, digging, potting and 

planting.

sundays are an important day for work at our farm. saturdays off and most 

mondays.

very diverse farm with food forests and bird habitats and native plant 

communities.

if interested, we start very soon. please write to us at [email protected]

thankyou

the elmore roots crew