Be part of a new municipal program to provide food for food-insecure folks in the capitol city! Spend a season learning about no-till farming, running a low-income farm-stand, Meals on Wheels programming, and how to build community through service and volunteerism. You’ll gain a ton of practical skills and have a chance to practice your leadership through leading volunteers. No experience is required in the above fields, only a willingness to learn and an ability to value community and collaborate with others. Montpelier Parks & Trees mission is to steward Montpelier’s Parks, Trees, and Natural Areas for the enjoyment and health of all. This position is geared towards supporting the FEAST initiative of the City of Montpelier. The FEAST initiative is a collaboration between the Parks & Trees Department, the Recreation Department, and the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, with a purpose to grow, process, and distribute food to food-insecure folks and older adults. Position begins March 1st, 2023 and ends August 11th, 2023. Some flexibility with the start and end date. This position is Half Time: Requires 915 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 26 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $13,500 (pre-tax), and an education award of $3,247.50 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. To Apply: https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions

Looking for a female goose, preferably a Embden

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op in collaboration with the Middlebury College Food Studies program, the New Perennials project, and the Vermont Grass Farmers Association, is excited to host Seth Itzkan of Soil4Climate in Bicentennial Hall room 220 on Tuesday, March 14th from 6:30 – 8 pm, to deliver a lecture on The Role of Ruminants in Reversing Global Warming. Special guests include Josh and Janelle Lucas of Lucas Family Farms and Meadow Squier of Squier Family Farm, with opening remarks by Abe Collins. Local, grass-fed beef and other light fare will be provided. The event is free and open to the public and we’d love to see you there!

Come participate in Vermont’s local food system through the fulfillment and delivery of regeneratively-grown, pasture-raised meats. Help build a retail-focused distribution system to bring more food to our local community. Work closely with our Sales & Inventory Manager to smoothly execute meat inventory tracking, on-farm market upkeep, weekly Burlington Farmers Markets, wholesale meat deliveries, and more!

Find more information at: https://www.maplewindfarm.com/pages/workhere

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Looking forward to hearing from you!

Join a team of highly motivated people working together to grow the best organic food for our local community. We have several positions open both full time and part time. Tasks include planting, harvesting, washing and packing, and more. We are ten minutes from downtown Montpelier. Learn about no till, low till, and regenerative farming practices. Seasonal and long-term opportunities.

Applicants must:
Work quickly with quality in mind
Be able to work alone also in group
Show up well rested and on time
Be prepared to work in any weather and
Be open to feedback and have clear communication
Be able to lift 50 lbs

Farmstand and Café Lead
30-40 hours/week April-October, 15–30 hours/week November-December
*Hiring 2 candidates for this position

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 customers 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.

Major Responsibilities:
Providing support to Farm Retail Manager in overseeing the farmstand and café operations
Assisting with supervision and training of retail staff
Tracking product inventory, including supplies for the farmstand and café; placing orders on a weekly basis and as needed
Addressing customer service issues and escalating them to the Farm Retail Manager when necessary
Assisting with the POS system; troubleshooting issues and being proactive about inventory management
Setting up farmstand displays and merchandising to optimize profitability
Following food safety protocols
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.

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:
Required Skills or Experience
At least 1 year of experience in a leadership role, ideally in a retail setting
Proven experience training and motivating staff
Problem solving, troubleshooting, and thinking on your feet in a retail setting
Proven ability to lead and motivate others
Strong communication skills with customers, coworkers, and staff
Strong organization skills; observant and detail oriented
Problem solving, troubleshooting, and thinking on your feet in a retail setting

Desired Skills or Experience
Knowledge of food retail, especially produce and coffee
A good aesthetic sense and the ability to create visually appealing retail displays
Inspirational attitude; proven ability to create a motivating environment
Cafe/Barista experience is a huge plus!

Compensation
This is a seasonal position, 30-40 hours per week from mid-April through October, with part-time hours in November and December. The Farmstand and Café Lead is an hourly position with benefits including sick time accrual, fresh produce, and a discount to our farmstand. Salary is $18-19/hr, depending on experience and qualifications.

To Apply
Fill out an employment application on our website, cedarcirclefarm.org/about/employment, or email a resume and cover letter to Laura Angers, Interim Farm Retail Manager, at [email protected]. Please notify us of all planned vacations in your application.

Education Lead
40-45 hours/week April-October, 20 hours/week November-March

About Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center
Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on over 50 acres of conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our annual vegetable and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community.

Our farm is a community hub with a farmstand, retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, a cut flower garden, education programs, and unique CSA options. It’s a place where folks can learn about and deepen their appreciation for organic regenerative agriculture.

Our staff is a reflection of our community and is the most essential aspect of our farm. When you join our dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to our greater mission of promoting organic, regenerative farming and the transition to a localized food economy!

About the Position
The role of the Education Lead is to assist in developing, managing, and facilitating our agriculturally and ecologically focused youth, family, and adult education programs. There is a strong focus on developing and delivering lessons and activities for our farm programs, of which our most popular is our summer camp.

Responsibilities
Development and implementation of new and existing programs in conjunction with the Education Programs Manager (homeschool classes, preschool classes, family programs, teen cooking classes, summer camp, adult workshops, etc.)
Working with the Education Programs Manager to create seasonal program curriculum, including lesson plans and educational materials for programs
Planning, implementation, and maintenance of the Education Garden throughout the season
Serving as Assistant Director during the 9 weeks of summer day camp
Working with the Education Manager to train seasonal education staff prior to the start of youth programs
Managing the Teen Counselor program for summer camp
Supervising and supporting seasonal education staff and volunteers to ensure programs run smoothly
Providing a positive experience for parents or caretakers of children participating in youth programs
Collaborating with other departments at Cedar Circle Farm to lead or coordinate educational community programs
Assisting the organization in hosting fundraisers and events
Representing Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center at recruitment events, camp fairs, etc.

Qualifications
1-2 years of experience as an educator, in a classroom or outdoor setting
Additional experience in a related field, or combination of work experience and coursework
Experience developing curriculum and teaching about farming, ecology, or related subjects preferred
Enjoy building relationships with learners of all ages, from preschool through adults
Be inclusive and embrace diversity of all learners
Be proactive and self-motivated
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in professional and educational settings
Be detail oriented and competent in balancing multiple projects and deadlines
Farm or garden experience preferred
Be comfortable working outdoors–rain or shine!

Compensation
Hourly rate is $17-$18 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include health benefits (50% of the group premium is employer paid), paid time off, access to farm produce, and 20% off at the farmstand and cafe.

To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter in the application on our website: https://cedarcirclefarm.org/employment-app.

Cedar Circle Farm is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.