Assistant Lands Manager
at Retreat Farm
Reports to Lands Manager
Full-time, hourly
Retreat Farm, Ltd. seeks an Assistant Lands Manager with the experience, skills, and safe work habits necessary to ensure the preservation, maintenance, security, safety, accessibility, environmental integrity, and beautification of this expansive and vitally important community resource.
The Assistant Lands Manager will be an integral part of the Retreat Farm team and will assist in all aspects of our property maintenance and farm operations. Candidates should be skilled in the operation and maintenance of equipment, including mowers, tractors, skid steers, mini excavators, chainsaws, and string trimmers, with a minimum of 3 years of operating experience. This position also requires knowledge of all aspects of tree care, from planting to chainsaw felling, bucking, and pruning, with 1 to 3 years of experience. Familiarity with plant material and native and invasive forest species is also desirable.
Reporting
The Assistant Lands Manager reports to the Land Manager and works closely with the farm team. This position is from March through October and is an FLSA-exempt, full-time role at Retreat Farm.
Responsibilities
- Assist with interior roads and parking lot maintenance, including snow removal
- Emergency site management with the willingness and ability to respond quickly to any weather, security, property damage or loss, and safety challenges
- Assist with all grounds care as needed (mowing of Farmhouse Square in advance of an event, salting sidewalks in winter, brush cutting, installation and maintenance ofseasonal plantings, etc)
- Assist with maintenance of existing trails, meadows pathways, and new trail construction
- Assist with light carpentry on buildings, gates, fences, etc.
- Assist with landscape hardscape and irrigation installation, light masonry, and final grading
- Assist with equipment maintenance service -oil changes, small engine repair, cleaning and periodical maintenance
- Assist Event Manager for special needs where additional help is needed
- Provide backup support for other Retreat Farm personnel
- Take a lead role in team safety and training
Benefits
$19 to 22/hr plus benefits. Benefits include holidays and paid time off; employer contribution to health insurance, vision, and dental plans; employer matching up to 3% in SIMPLE IRA plan; discounts at the Retreat Farm Market and on Retreat Farm merchandise.
To Apply
Please include a resume and cover letter to [email protected] or apply directly on Indeed.
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.
ABOUT RETREAT FARM
Retreat Farm, Ltd. is a non-profit organization in Brattleboro, VT that connects people with the land and one another. We care for 500+ acres of forest, farm, and wetlands, 10+ miles of trails, and seven historic farm buildings with ties to the original Retreat Farm, founded in 1837. The farm and forest are open to the public 365 days per year at no cost to visitors.
Throughout its campus, Retreat Farm programs educational, recreation, arts, farming, and community gathering initiatives that collectively serve more than 90,000 visitors annually. Much of this work is done in partnership with local nonprofits, farms, food businesses, and educators, as well as a dedicated team of volunteers. Initiatives include outdoor concerts, educational farm tours, food truck roundups, art classes, story time for our youngest visitors, an animal program, and much more.