2026 3SquaresVT Conference: Power in Partnership

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Join us September 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for this free, virtual conference.  

About the conference:

The 3SquaresVT Conference is an annual event for advocates and service providers to come together to learn from one another and other experts in the field for the next year of 3SquaresVT outreach and policy efforts. This conference is for a broad range of people with varied levels of knowledge in the world of 3SquaresVT.

Richmond Food Shelf seeking Interim Executive Director (8 month Maternity Leave position)

Contact Name
Mary Joy Patchett
Phone Number
802-578-4283
Details

Do you have a passion for helping food insecure community members access fresh and nourishing foods? We are seeking a temporary leader for our small (but mighty!) food shelf and thrift store, while the current ED is on maternity leave. The interim Executive Director will be hired to cover maternity leave starting late October 2026 for 8 months until July 2027. The interim Executive Director will oversee food shelf and thrift store duties, administrative tasks, volunteer management, and development to ensure the organization runs smoothly. They report to the Board of Directors.

 

  • Position is an 8 month 24 hour/week position from the end of October 2026 until July 2027. 
  • Semi-flexible hybrid work schedule - expectation to physically be present during open hours of the store and food shelf, as well as food order pick ups on Thursdays and some Tuesday mornings.

  • Reliable car needed, with mileage reimbursement from RFS. 

  • Simple IRA Available with 3% matching.

  • Pay range: $25–$28 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

     

Applications are open until the position is filled.

 

Apply here: https://www.richmondfoodshelfvt.org/were-hiring

Off-Grid Home, Workshop & Garden on 20 Vermont Acres

Contact Name
Katy Rossell
Phone Number
802-917-4218
Details

This off-grid property in Brighton, Vermont offers 20+/- acres, a cozy two-bedroom home, beautiful long-range views, a fenced garden, detached workshop, and garage, all in a peaceful country setting that still keeps you within easy reach of Island Pond.

The home is solar powered and filled with warm wood features, with an open kitchen, dining, and living area centered around a woodstove, a full bath on the main level, and two bedrooms upstairs. Outside, there is plenty of room to garden, explore, work on projects, or simply enjoy having some space around you.

The detached workshop is an especially great bonus for a hobbyist, maker, or anyone looking for dedicated workspace, with tall ceilings and large picture windows overlooking the view. The fenced garden is already in place, and the 20+/- acres offer room for someone interested in expanding their gardening or homesteading pursuits.

Located in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, the property is close to Island Pond and the area’s extensive opportunities for hiking, paddling, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and enjoying the outdoors.

Openings at Cobb Hill in Hartland, VT

Details

 

There are units for sale and rent at Cobb Hill CoHousing!

This rural intentional community is comprised of 23 households on 270 shared acres. It's a gardeners and homesteaders paradise, home to Cedar Mountain Farm (dairy, Cobb Hill Cheese, vegetables), plus residents have the opportunity to create other land-based endeavors, like Cobb Hill Mushrooms, Hillside Herbs & Flowers, Cobb Hill Syrup, we have a community flock of 40-50 layer hens, in the past someone has made frozen yogurt, for many years a group of folks grazed Icelandic sheep, others have raised pigs, a group of members recently erected a shared high tunnel, and more! Agroforestry is a current project on the pastures where the cows graze. 

While many individuals and families are drawn to the land, it is not required to have a green thumb to move to Cobb Hill! Many skills are welcome, like meeting facilitation, accounting, tinkering of all sorts, firewood stacking, cooking, event planning, and so much more. We have a desire to live our values alongside others and build community together!

Please check out cobbhill.org to learn more and reach out.

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Sweet Roots Farm - Hiring in our Market

Contact Name
Jane MacLean
Phone Number
8478409716
Details

We're looking for a friendly, smiling face to close out the season with us! Our Market is full our farm grown produce, delicious local goods and beautiful wares.

Seeking someone with weekday availability for up to 5 shifts per week.

To apply, please send your resume and availability from now until Oct 30 to [email protected]


For more info about our farm check out www.sweetrootsvt.com

Education Lead & Summer Camp Director

Contact Name
Kelsey Head
Phone Number
802-785-4737 ext. 1003
Details

The Summer Camp Director and Education Lead plays a key role in bringing Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center's mission to life through engaging, hands-on experiences. Working at the intersection of farming, ecology, and education, this position creates opportunities for learners of all ages to explore, get their hands dirty, and build meaningful connections to the land and their community.

The primary focus of this role is leading Cedar Circle's popular summer day camp, overseeing everything from staff recruitment and training to curriculum, daily operations, camper experience, and safety. Throughout the rest of the year, the Education Lead develops and facilitates a diverse range of farm-based programs. The position combines hands-on teaching and program development with the administrative work needed to keep programs organized and running smoothly.

This is a full time, year-round position.

If you're excited by the idea of spending your days connecting people with farming, nature, and one another—and you're equally comfortable leading a team, developing creative programs, and keeping the details organized—we'd love to hear from you!

To view the full job description and apply, visit https://cedarcirclefarm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1844381.

RadFarm Seeking Ice Cream Scooper!

Contact Name
Lauren Maples
Phone Number
718-916-6885
Details

RadFarm is Hiring

RadFarm is a 3 acre 100% chemical free, diversified micro-farm in Morrisville, VT. We have colony raised rabbits, pasture raised laying hens (chickens and ducks), bees, a young food forest and agritourism farm stays. We are in the process of opening a seven day a week farm stand with local, organic ice cream scoops.

We are currently looking for a dynamic, friendly, energetic and dependable human to scoop our 100% organic ice cream at RadFarm. Candidates should have a strong understanding of clean/paleo/ancestral food (or an interest in learning) and be excited to work on a 3 acre, regenerative micro-farm. The scoop counter is integrated into our honor system farm stand selling 100% chemical free provisions. In addition to the farm stand and scoops we will be adding a Free Community Fridge to our outfit this fall. We believe all people deserve access to delicious, nutrient dense food. This seasonal job starts ASAP. Interested parties should be available Thursday and Fridays from 3p - 6p and Saturdays and Sundays from 12p - 6p. $20/hour plus tips. If this sounds like you please email Lauren at [email protected] and tell us a little bit about yourself.

Freedom and Unity Presents: The Ulsterados with The Binoculars

FREE TICKETS, FOOD, and CHILD CARE for VETERANS, NURSES, FIREFIGHTERS, and FARMERS!

Freedom & Unity is about getting input. What do working Vermonters think about our future? “Hard tellin', not knowin'!” 2026 is about throwing country concerts and inviting hard-working people to meet us there. Concerts come with providing very affordable tickets and food, a kids program, and complimentary entry and dinner for veterans, farmers, nurses, and volunteer fire departments.

Then we come back to interview them and other community leaders they recommend in ‘27.