Farm Hand Job Opening: Looking for immediate help at Chantry Farm in Brattleboro!

Chantry Farm is a certified organic and Biodynamic® medicinal herb farm in Brattleboro, VT. We currently have an unexpected job opening and immediate need for the rest of our harvest season. This would be a great opportunity for someone with the right skillset, and a potential to lead to longer employment. 

The emphasis at our farm has been to create a lasting impression on the earth and our community by growing medicinal herbs, utilizing organic and applied Biodynamic® practices and principles.  We are driven by a deep commitment to nurture our land to create quality herbal medicine for the health and happiness of all. 

Our ideal candidate would be looking for 4-5 days per week who is professional, hardworking, dedicated, and committed to working with us for at least the rest of our season. A motivated individual who can work effectively with others and who is looking to work on a medicinal herb farm would be a perfect fit for our team.  Additionally, our new team member would have a passion for herbalism, Ayurvedic medicine, and a desire to work with a naturopath and an arborist who together have over 50 years of combined experience.    

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Opportunity to work on a small but expanding diverse herb farm, and experience learning about organic and Biodynamic® practices
• A potential opportunity for long-term employment and growth

Job Requirements:

This job requires someone who can multitask, has core values pertaining to punctuality, exudes a strong work ethic and shows up with a positive can-do attitude. 

 Other important requirements for this position:

• Reliable transportation
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Physical strength and flexibility to do farm work and be able to lift 50 lbs. 
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a group or independently.

As a Farm Hand your work will include:

• harvesting/processing
• outdoor manual labor activities
• cultivating earth and plants
• planting
• weeding

 Love What You Do…

Our core guiding principle and hope for the rest of our season is to work with others who love what they do.  We are very excited to meet the next person to join our team, and aim is to finish our season with a positive and collaborative experience. This position starts immediately.  

Please forward your resume and list of 3-5 references to: [email protected]

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), based in Hardwick, VT, is hiring a Facilities Manager!

The Facilities Manager will be responsible for the daily upkeep, physical safety, and preventative maintenance of CAE buildings, equipment, and property. CAE operations are spread between three locations:  The Vermont Food Venture Center, which houses commercial kitchens, warehouse space, and our in-house vegetable processing program; the Food Hub, which consists of office space, warehouse space, and our food delivery service, and Atkins Field, a 15-acre green space used by the Hardwick community and owned and maintained by CAE. This critical position will be part of the “on-call” response team when issues that impact critical operations arise. The Facilities Manager will work collaboratively with staff and clients across CAE programs, and in multiple physical locations to proactively address facility needs, sanitation, and safety regulations. If you enjoy working with a variety of people, tackling mechanical tasks, and working at a variable pace, we’d like to hear from you!

JOB DETAILS 

Position: Facilities Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Schedule: full-time, 40 hrs/week Monday-Friday (occasional evening or weekend hours)

Compensation: $27 to $30/ hour, based on experience, non-exempt

Benefits: Health insurance, Health savings account, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, SIMPLE IRA, phone stipend, professional development

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Physical Site Management VFVC and Food Hub 60%

Ensure facilities are safe and prepared for daily operations, daily monitoring of infrastructure

Support and adhere to food safety and regulatory compliance requirements 

Perform daily grounds and sanitation responsibilities alongside assisting staff

Perform general maintenance and minor repairs for commercial kitchens, food production equipment, loading docks, pallet jacks, plumbing, electrical and office maintenance

Manage maintenance schedules and annual servicing of fire alarm, sprinkler system and fire extinguisher inspections, refrigeration compressors and evaporators, HVAC, solar

Maintain excellent records of maintenance schedules and critical tasks

Good communication, organizational and people skills

Transporting equipment as necessary with CAE vehicles

Administrative Responsibilities 20%

Act as a primary member of the Emergency Response Team, on call in the event of a serious weather event or emergency

Work with staff to ensure CAE physical sites comply with all state and federal regulations

Coordinate with other staff to find efficiencies and solutions to challenges

Obtain bids, estimates, and details related to managing infrastructure and equipment

Assist in building annual facilities budget, identifying necessary items for facilities

VFVC Warehouse  10%

Clean and maintain the VFVC warehouse in an orderly manner

Assist staff with keeping VFVC warehouse organized

Additional Responsibilities:  10% 

Assist in Just Cut kitchen if an urgent situation requires

Member of the Safety Team 

Coordinate all exterior grounds maintenance (snow plowing, sanding, mowing)

Support repairs as needed at Atkins Field

TO APPLY

Email [email protected] with your resume and letter of interest, and include ‘Facilities Manager’ in your email subject line. We’re interested to hear your thoughts on any life or work experience as it relates to this position. Applicants who go on to interview with us will also be asked to provide references. This position is open until filled and we will be reviewing applications as they are received. Let us know if you have any questions! 

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https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/575-Somers-Rd-Peacham-VT-05821/75426…

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