This role is customer facing across our market channels, and is the lead farmer's market manager, as well as supporting the management of the farm store in close collaboration with the farm owner/operators. This position can be full time depending on the interests of applicant to add on responsibilities to farmers market and store work, including light bookkeeping, value-added product processing, & farm event support. Compensation is hourly, $18-$21, and includes 2 weeks PTO, and employee discounts on farm & store products.

Our products are distributed through a milk and meat CSA, restaurant and wholesale accounts, farmers markets, food hubs and an on-farm retail store that we stock with our products, as well as over 100 other farms, bakers, and specialty food producers’ products. The farm also maintains a small event space that hosts farm dinners, concerts, workshops, and provides space for other organizations to hold events.

Qualifications:

-Strong interest in local food
-Friendly and personable
-Able to maintain a positive attitude in a fast paced work environment 
-An efficient worker
-Self-motivated and self-aware
-Dependable 
-Willing and able to accept feedback gracefully, and adapt accordingly
-Fast learner
-Comfortable working in groups and independently
-A problem solver
-Detail oriented and observant
-Organized
-Experience in customer service, food and/or food handling is a plus
-Able to lift and carry 50 lbs, stand for extended periods of time, and crouch or bend over for extended periods of time. This job can be very physical.
 

Responsibilities:

-Attending local farmers markets as a representative of our farm, year round. 
-Opening, closing, stocking and maintaining farm store; recording data for food safety and chain of custody. 
-Assisting with farm store management; cleaning schedules, organization, inventory, delivery receipt and ordering, seasonal displays. 
-Support weekly and monthly CSA distributions
-Some winter processing of farm products (ie: preserving, canning)
-Helping with farm events: set up, break down, assisting with various agritourism related tasks.
-Data entry and light bookkeeping, if of interest. 

Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].  

River Berry Farm is seeking both part time and full time employees to help with fall harvest, planting and general field work.  We are located in Fairfax, approx. 30 min from Burlington.  

Seeking help to start immediately and could work through the end of November.  Work will consist of lots of various crop harvesting from cabbage to lettuce, to root crops and sweet corn

We work 7;30 to 4 with a morning break where we provide homemade bread daily.  Seeking folks that are interested in learning about commercial vegetable production or just want to be working outside with a great crew in a pretty place.  Our care is approx. 7 to 10 people daily. Work is M- F with flexible schedule.  Benefits beyond competitive hourly wage include all the vegetables you want. 

River Berry Farm is seeking field crew employees.  We are located in Fairfax.  Seeking full time or part time employees to help with the fall harvest and field work.  Positions available now, with work through November.  No experience necessary.  Seeking folks interested in learning about organic vegetable production on a commercial scale, or those who just want to be outside doing physical work.

We have a crew of 7 to 10 people each day. Work will consist of crop harvesting, fall planting, and general field work.

Work is 7:30 to 4 M-F.   We work to 10 am and have a break with homemade bread.  Work till 1 with 1/2 hour lunch and then work till 4.  Benefits beyond hourly wage include all the vegetables you could want .

We are looking for a Fall Market employee in Charlotte, VT.

Sweet Roots Farm is a certified Organic veggie, berry and small fruit farm on the old Charlotte Berry Farm property. We grow a wide variety of crops year-round.

Our "full plate" Market features all of our farm-grown produce alongside Vermont's best such as meat, ferments, dairy, cheese, beverages and more. Plus, we have creemees flavored with our fruit!

Seeking a self-motivated, mature, reliable, friendly individual looking to provide warm customer service with a keen interest in supporting the local ag system and cultivating community around food.

Fall Market employee: 24-40 hours per week, mostly weekdays. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Includes discount in Market, farm merch and farm grown produce. Position begins immediately until Thanksgiving.

To apply: send resume, 3 references and availability to [email protected]

Full-time

Woodstock Vermont area

Start date- to be determined/flexible

Position Overview

This is a privately owned property situated in the Woodstock area of southern Vermont.  The owner is looking for a caretaker of a country estate comprising approximately 209 acres of forest, fields, hiking trails, a small pond for swimming, a large farmhouse, barn with renovated caretaker quarters and a small house nearby.  The caretaker will be responsible for the overall 4 season maintenance of the property being houses, lawns, the pond and forest trails, maintenance of the vehicles and small farm equipment, snow/ice removal, supervising contractors and vendors and maintaining good relations with family, neighbors and any staff. The caretaker will also be responsible for hiring and supervising seasonal staff.  It will be a requirement of the position to live on property and be available year-round.

Responsibilities

• Landscaping- Supervise gardeners who maintain formal gardens and plantings to the standards expected, maintain lawns and fencing, keep property boundary markers visible, maintain drainage facilities and monitor/prune shrubs and trees for proper growth and health.
• Pond- Keep Pond in good condition for summer swimming and fall/winter safety.
• Fields- Arrange for mowing of fields and use of hay, plan for yearly applications of lime and other fertilization to keep fields productive.
• Supervisory- Responsible for hiring/firing seasonal employees.  Oversee contractors hired for large jobs and specialized projects. Be sure gardens and shrubs are maintained to the standards expected.
• Facilities Oversight- See to the maintenance of all housing and barn facilities including heating systems, water management, electrical and security systems. Responsible for minor repairs and replacements and arrange for completion of larger repair and replacement projects.
• Financial- Honest use of funds provided for maintenance is expected and monitored. Maintain good record of expenses with monthly reporting to owner representatives. Get estimates for large projects and equipment maintenance for review with owners’ representatives.
• Trail Maintenance- Keep trails clear of branches and other obstructions.  Be sure trails are clearly marked and as safe for hiking as possible given the environment.
• Boundary Markers- The property has been surveyed and markers placed at strategic locations. Caretaker must be familiar with the property and check the markers at least annually to be sure they are unobstructed and clearly visible.  No trespassing notices must be maintained and placed on boundary trees/posts in accordance with public policy.
• Public Relations- A very important aspect of this position is to maintain positive yet objective relations with family members, neighbors, seasonal staff, contractors, public works employees and owner representatives. 

Qualifications

 Honesty, good oral and written communication skills, ability to manage spread sheets, working knowledge of New England plant and tree maintenance, good problem-solving skills, good working knowledge of and ability to operate small farm and landscape machinery, comfortable in New England weather conditions, experience with snow removal, willingness to learn more about maintenance of household systems and horticultural science, comfortable living in a moderately remote location, flexible dealing with multi-faceted personalities, valid driver’s license, good moral character.

Salary and Benefits

 Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Must live on property in housing provided, utilities paid in full, healthcare, flexible vacation arrangements.

Application process

Candidates please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]

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