Regenerative 100% grass-fed beef operation in northwest Vermont.  Current owners are successfully reclaiming pastures and soil fertility via intensive rotational grazing and organic practices.   The farm is in a vacation destination along Lake Champlain near greater Burlington, Vermont’s most populous area. Most sales are direct-to-consumers. Current owners will train new owners and can transition ownership over several years if need be. This is an opportunity to live and work on a beautiful farm, in a beautiful location, and enjoy a very healthy lifestyle. Our website is healthherofarm.com, and our email is [email protected].

9 grass fed organic springing heifers due May, June. $3000 each. 1 open heifer ready to breed this summer. $2000. Trucking available. ALSO: 2 48 in. Fans with louvers. 1 hp motor. Good condition.

Position Title:  Market Garden Seasonal Crew Member                

Supervisor: Market Garden Manager

Employee Status:  Seasonal, Part Time/Full Time

Location: On-site at Shelburne Farms (1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT) 

Start & End Date:  4/15/26 - 11/16/26     

Pay Range:  $17 - 20/hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday,  7am - 3pm (part-time positions available). Weekend work may be required. Hours might vary due to weather

Who We Are

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. 

We realize our mission by integrating three key areas of activity: our programs, place, and products.

Who We’re Looking for:

The Market Garden is seeking a motivated individual to join our team for the 2026 growing season. We operate a 7-acre certified organic market garden that produces mixed vegetables, herbs, berries, flowers, and eggs. We work in a production-based setting, but serve as a resource for the educational programs at the Farm. Our products are sold at our year round farm store and to our seasonal on site restaurant as well as donated to the community.

What You’ll Do

• The Market Garden Seasonal Staff will participate in most aspects of vegetable and fruit production, mushroom cultivation, animal husbandry (layer chickens), and in supporting the farm’s educational programming.
•  Help complete daily chicken chores and garden work, including but not limited to: planting, cultivating, hand weeding, trellising, harvesting, washing/packing/delivering produce and eggs, soil and bed prep, record-keeping, irrigating, operating machinery, and pest management.
• Provide support to the Farms education and public programs, including summer camps, school groups, and other visiting groups of all ages.
• Articulate market garden goals and the farm's mission to all visiting groups and tours.
• Help maintain equipment, buildings, greenhouses, irrigation, and landscape.
• Support a continuous effort to build and sustain a diverse and welcoming working and learning environment for all program participants, guests, and staff.

Core Qualifications 

• Experience with operating hand and power tools.
• Comfortable working independently and as a member of a team.
• Comfortable communicating in person with students and visitors at the garden.
• Committed to translating the values of equality into action as we foster a welcoming working and learning environment for all program participants, guests, and staff.

Additional Valued Qualifications 

• Experience with field production of mixed vegetables and animal husbandry preferred but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Physical and mental capacity to work long, hard days that often include bending and repetitive motions.
• Work effectively and efficiently in varied weather conditions.
• Moving while carrying items that weigh up to 60 pounds unassisted.
• Operate other hand tools and mechanical equipment using safety precautions.

Benefits 

• Seasonal, benefit-eligible employees: Benefit summary here for 2026 benefits. 

To Apply

If our vision and mission excite you, we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to the Farm.

Click here to submit an application and please include responses to the following questions. These are not meant to be a writing exercise but to introduce yourself in a meaningful way.

In your application, please include a response to the following:

• Tell us about your unique characteristics and life experience that will help you thrive in this role. 
• How did you hear about this role?

Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. 

If you need accommodations throughout the application process or have general questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 802-985-8686.