The Hartland Farmers Market has been a part of the Hartland community for 13 years, supporting our local artisans, crafters, farmers and producers while creating a family, fun experience for our customers through weekly markets, educational programs, and special events in collaboration with other local groups and organizations. The Market Manager for the Hartland Farmers Market (HFM) will be responsible for the organization and operation of the market during the summer season (runs weekly June through September) and during any additional events/markets throughout the year. The Market Manager provides direction for the Assistant Market Manager as well as coordinates and assists with market set-up and break-down. Other duties include general outreach to promote the market, communicating with vendors, assisting market-affiliated programs and special events, and serving as liaison between the market and market board.

While expected to have a basic understanding of all market operations, primary responsibilities include::

1.  Serve as the primary point of contact for the market and communicate in a timely manner with members of the public, vendors, the HFM Board, and state agency officials on a year-round basis. Specific duties include:

• Manage HFM communications: Check the post office box weekly, communicate with vendors regarding market applications and rules, send weekly market-season newsletters, listserv posts, and maintain a customer email list via Mailchimp in coordination with the Asst. Market Manager, ensure that HFM social media and the website are updated regularly.

• Serve as HFM board liaison: Participate in all HFM Board meetings, draft monthly agendas, and submit monthly written reports to the Board as needed before the meetings. Attend and represent the HFM at meetings and events directly related to the HFM as approved by the HFM Board, including meetings with state and local officials, as well as attending the VTFMA Annual Conference and/or other educational opportunities.

• Serve as the market representative for community, state, and national groups as directed by the Board, such as the Northeast Organic Farmers’ Association (NOFA) and the Vermont Farmers’ Market Association (VTFMA).

2.  Facilitate the effective operation of the market during the summer season, as well as other additional markets and/or events. Specifically:

• Prepare for the market: Prepare materials for each market day, including signage, data tracking forms, and any other items/materials as needed (e.g,ensuring necessary equipment for EBT & other card processing are ready for use, creating a vendor map and distributing prior to each market etc.). Schedule daily vendors to fill open spaces each week as well as non-profit organizations for the Community Booth.

• Running the market: Be present at the market site prior to the arrival of vendors, and until all vendors have left after the end of the market.. Circulate among vendors to assure compliance with market rules and report problems to the HFM Board. Process card transactions in tandem with the Asst. Market Manager. Orient new vendors to market procedures and rules. At the end of each market, ensure musicians are paid and that the market site is clean and secured. 

• Additional market duties: Coordinate and promote special events in collaboration with the Hartland Community Oven and Hartland Public Library. Manage EBT-related incentive programs, including promotion, distribution, and reporting, in collaboration with NOFA or other managing agencies. Serve as the coordinator for the Crop Cash and Farm to Family programs. Manage and/or collect vendor sales data as well as purchase, sell, and keep records of promotional materials.

3.  Participate in the season’s preparatory work and closure in conjunction with the HFM Board. Specifically,

• Prepare for and facilitate the Annual Vendor and Annual Board meetings: Communicate announcements relating to annual meetings to vendors and community members. Prepare drafts of the vendor application and rules for the HFM Board to review. Perform logistical tasks related to facilitating annual meetings, such as reserving a room and scheduling a virtual meeting option. 

• Coordinate vendors and other market logistics: Solicit and communicate with prospective new vendors. Distribute the vendor application and rules to past vendors, the market website, and post on local listservs. Collect all applications/fees and record data in a format that can be shared and is accessible to the HFM Board. Schedule musicians and arrange for collection and removal of compost, recycling, and trash at the market site.

• Participate in managing market expenses: Track income and expenses in coordination with the Bookkeeper and/or Treasurer. Keep abreast of and apply to grant opportunities. 
   

Compensation will be provided as an annual stipend.

Please send resume to hartlandfarmersmarket@gmail.com and/or contact Brian Stroffolino 603-252-1288

Reports to:ReRe Reports to: Farm Director

Compensation: $17 per hour

Benefits: Housing available, PTO

Schedule: March 18 - November 27, 5 days per week, 40 - 50 hours per week

Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit that runs a philanthropic, diversified, regenerative, certified organic farm. We grow produce, eggs and meat to the highest standards and donate 100% of our harvests to Philadelphia-area soup kitchens, year-round. Want to join a talented, committed crew in beautiful Bucks County, PA and improve your farming skills while raising chef-quality harvests to give away to communities in need! Join us!

About the position:

Our vegetable team raises top-quality organic produce from seed to harvest + seedlings for urban farms. We have +12 acres in production, + two high tunnels for year-round production + a new wash-and-pack facility + a log-grown shiitake operation. We use cultivating tractors, water wheel transplanters, root harvesters and other equipment that help maximize efficiency. Cover cropping, soil tests and a fertility program helps keep our soils healthy and balanced.

Requirements

• 1 year vegetable production experience preferred
• Demonstrate record keeping ability
• Proficient at harvesting, weeding and planting
• Ability to handle product from harvest to packaging while maintaining food safety (FSMA) standards

Responsibilities

Working with our team to execute daily tasks including:

• Greenhouse watering and seeding, transplanting, crop maintenance
• Pest and disease management
• Implement and maintain irrigation
• Harvest vegetables according to farm’s standards
• Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment
• Support record keeping

Skills

We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:

• Work independently and on a team
• Dependable and organized
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions
• Detail oriented and able to multitask
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Desire to learn
• Flexible in schedule and tasks

This job description covers key responsibilities but does not capture all job duties. We work as a team and there are times we need all hands on deck to accomplish a task. A willingness to participate in poultry processing is desired. Flexibility is key to joining our dynamic team.

Carversville Farm Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. 

To apply: 

Send a resume and cover letter with three references to [email protected]

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center in East Thetford, VT is hosting the ninth year of our unique farm-based summer program in 2024! Eight individual weeks of camp, for children ages 6-11, are scheduled from June 24 to August 16, Monday through Friday, with a mandatory staff training session from June 17 to 21. We will have a capacity of 30 campers each week.

We are hiring for 3 positions:

Summer Camp Head Educator – For an experienced educator looking to expand their skills in leading groups of children outdoors and to guide fellow Educators, Mentor Educators (ME), and Mentors in Training (MIT).  

Summer Camp Educator — For experienced educators looking to expand their skills in leading groups of children outdoors and to mentor Educators and Mentors in Training. 

Summer Camp Mentor Educator — For people looking to gain skills in education and build confidence leading groups of children outdoors. 

Together, our staff work to build a safe environment for learning and fun and to make meaningful relationships with our campers. We want to hear from you if you are creative, inclusive, willing to be silly, and passionate about food, gardening, and nature.

Read the full job descriptions and apply on our website: https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/employment.

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: May 20 - August 23 (dates flexible)

Benefits and Compensation:

• Weekly stipend based on education and experience- $265 - $425 per week

• Lodging in a cabin on site

• All meals (including on days off).  We serve fresh, healthy food and can accommodate dietary restrictions, vegetarians, and vegans.

• Kid-safe pets welcome.

• Free access to gym, yoga, and fitness classes at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center.

• 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

30-40 hours/week April-October
15–30 hours/week November-December

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Farmstand and Café Leads assist the department manager in leading the retail team in the daily operations of the farmstand and cafe, making sure that everything runs smoothly and guests have the best possible experience when they shop. The Leads work closely with the Vegetable Production team, Annual & Perennial Department, and Kitchen Manager to make sure that products are displayed effectively, inventory is accurate, and staff are educated about the products. They are also the point-people for retail staff and all other department managers when the Retail Manager is not present.

The ideal candidate for this position will have leadership experience, a service-minded attitude and a friendly demeanor, and a strong interest in food, cooking, and local, organic agriculture.

Read the full job description and apply on our website: https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/job/farmstand-cafe-lead

Director of Strategic Communications
at Retreat Farm

Reports to: Executive Director
Position Type: Full-time salaried
Location: Brattleboro, VT - Onsite/Hybrid

Retreat Farm connects people to the land and each other. Free and open to the public 365 days a year, Retreat Farm serves as a vital public common and community resource. The Farm’s 500+ acres of forest and farmlands, 10+ miles of trails, and historic farmstead are home to a series of integrated programs and events that honor the land, connect visitors to Vermont’s rich agricultural history, and celebrate regional farmers, producers, and artisans.

A new position, the Director of Strategic Communications will work closely with the Executive Director and be instrumental in designing and implementing a comprehensive marketing and strategic communications plan. The primary goal of this position is to elevate the profile of Retreat Farm to engage a broad audience with diverse interests in the Farm’s programming and mission, including media, thought leaders, donors, and the general public. This is a unique opportunity to lead the creative direction and messaging of a mission-driven organization working to create a more just, healthy, and sustainable world.

Located in Vermont and on the borders of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Retreat Farm’s location annually attracts over 80,000 visitors from across New England. With the restoration of the historic North Barn into the region’s largest indoor event venue and the opening of a regional food center and 2,300 sqft interactive retail experience in 2024, this job is a unique opportunity to work with an energetic and passionate team in a multifaceted and growing organization.

 

What You Will Do

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive marketing, communications, and outreach plans (on-site signage, web, digital, print, social, public relations) with the objective of elevating Retreat Farm’s brand awareness, reputation, profile, and impact.

• Identify exciting and engaging ways to tell the story of Retreat Farm’s work to multiple audiences with diverse interests.

• Lead advertising and promotion efforts to ensure Retreat Farm’s programs and events are well attended.

• Manage creation and production of a wide range of print and digital communications, ensuring brand quality and consistency across all channels and program areas.

• Manage relationships with media outlets and partners, draft and coordinate press releases, and coordinate regular opportunities for earned media.

• Develop reporting tools and metrics to analyze the effectiveness of campaigns and inform future marketing investments.

• Work closely with the Executive Director on annual appeal and donor communications, identifying fundraising and donor engagement opportunities throughout the year. 

• Works collaboratively with the Program Director to identify key engagement moments that enhance the visitor experience and reinforce Retreat Farm’s mission.

• Partners with Strategic Initiatives Advisor on development of annual strategic communication priorities, ensuring activities across programs advance strategic priorities and support revenue targets. 

• Proofread all Retreat Farm communications for external audiences.

• Supervise Marketing Intern, who focuses on event communication.


 

What You Will Bring to Retreat Farm

• A passion for storytelling.

• At least seven years of communications, marketing, and/or strategic planning experience.

• Demonstrated commitment to community building and conservation.

• Extensive experience managing communications programs or thought leadership campaigns.

• Ability to deliver clear and concise strategic communications that spur action and demonstrate value to multiple audiences.

• Self-starter with exceptional organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple long-term and short-term tasks simultaneously.

• Exceptional writing skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Eye for graphic design and page layout.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven, and team-oriented work environment.

Benefits

Salary range is $60,000 to $75,000. Retreat Farm offers a range of benefits, including generous paid time off, a one-week company shutdown, flexible scheduling, and retirement savings with a 3% employer match. 

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a writing sample, cover letter, and resume as a single combined PDF to [email protected] with the subject “Director of Strategic Communications.” Application review and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

 

Retreat Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe diverse teams make the strongest teams and encourage qualified people of all backgrounds, identities, ages, and abilities to apply.

Regenerative Agriculture - Bio- Stimulant - Microbial Biological Soil Amendments.

Assistant Animal Manager

Year-round position with seasonal hours. Flexible time off. Compensation starts at $15-17/hour. 

Food benefits, additional benefits, and farm store discounts also included.

General Information:

Bread & Butter Farm is a diversified regenerative farm on 600 acres in South Burlington and Shelburne Vermont. Our farm enterprises include organic vegetables, pasture-raised 100% grass-fed beef, pastured pork, year-round education programs, and on-farm markets including events featuring our food and live music. Our vision for the future includes agroforestry and a greater integration between annual, perennial, and animal systems.

We grow certified organic, no-till/low-till, hand-managed market gardens in 3 high tunnels (11,000 sq ft) and 3/4 acre in outdoor production. We focus on intensive production in small spaces. Our animal herds graze 400 acres of grasslands and woodlands. Our year-round education programs integrate kiddos, youth, and adults in all aspects of daily farm life. We offer our food in our on-farm markets including: year-round CSA and memberships, Farm Store, on-farm events such as our summer Burger Nights, and Blank Page Cafe, a partner on-farm cafe serving baked goods and meals-to-go featuring our farm produce.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Animal Manager works directly with the Animal Manager to fulfill all farm animal work, planning, and communication. This position’s primary responsibility is the daily execution of intensive grazing systems and animal welfare. Training is provided.

Specific and daily responsibilities of the Assistant Animal Manager include: 

• Animal care and health checks
• Portable electric fencing set up and take down
• Portable water system set up and take down
• Permanent fencing maintenance and repair
• Permanent water system maintenance and repair
• Facilitating animal herd moves at least once a day
• Grazing design in phone map app
• Making the grazing plan and fencing design
• Record keeping including animal observations, calving, etc
• Vet and calf care including tagging and castration and as needed 
• Consistent communication with Animal Manager
• Coordination with Education teams for education program involvement
• Minerals inventory and refilling
• Pig feed inventory and refilling
• Weekend chores for animals and veg production approximately one weekend every six weeks
• Weekend chores communication of fencing and water set up for other team members
• Feeding hay in winter
• Bedded pack winter management
• Tractor operation for moving hay and minerals, compost windrow management
• Animal corral system set up and coordination for handling days
• Animal road crossings
• Animal breeding, genetics tracing, and culling decisions 

Qualifications in order of priority:

• The most important qualification is the ability to work alone for hours daily
• Able to work at a consistent and efficient pace, independently and as a team in a physically demanding position that requires up to 10-15 miles of walking per day in the grazing season, heavy lifting, kneeling, and continued movement for 8 hrs/day in all weather
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds repetitively
• Strong communication and teamwork skills and a positive, creative mindset
• Grazing animal management experience strongly preferred but not required, with preferred experience with ruminants and intensive grazing
• Tractor and equipment operation experience preferred but not required
• Mechanical skills desired but not required
• Some proficiency with phone app mapping tools and GIS skills preferred but not required.
• Strong recordkeeping skills with spreadsheet proficiency
• Passion for regenerative farming and living, and values community building
• Eagerness to learn and explore opportunities and give and receive feedback
• Experience with vegetable production is preferred but not required
• Experience in experiential education is preferred but not required
• Experience with customer service is preferred but not required
   

Schedule and Opportunities:

• Year-round: rotating weekend chores usually 1 weekend every 6 weeks
• May - December: 24 hours/week during the grazing season
• January - April: 10 hours/week during the hay feeding season

For 2024-2025 we will be installing miles of permanent perimeter fencing and permanent water systems, and a 400 acre agroforestry project, all of which may add very substantial seasonal hours. Additionally to those hours, those seeking more hours have typically found up to full-time work with several other farm positions and opportunities that can be considered. Additional work hours are not guaranteed and are dependent on candidate experience and farm positions availability.

To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 (or more) references with “Assistant Animal Manager” in the subject line to [email protected]. Flexible start date January-April 2024. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.