Position Start Date:  Late April 

Pay Rate:  Commensurate with experience

For consideration, please email resume and cover letter to contact below.

Job Description:

Gardening assistant for a private residence with extensive perennial garden beds, a formal kitchen garden and substantial edible landscaping crops.  We are in search of a fine gardener/ landscaping assistant to aid the property caretaker in the maintenance of these areas.  The primary role of this position is as a gardener, however, the assistant may be asked to perform occasional property management and farming tasks.  In addition to the primary residence, the gardening assistant will help in the care and maintenance of the landscape at a seasonal lakefront property.  This is a part-time, seasonal position.  The duration of the position is weather dependent, but anticipated to begin in mid- late April and run through mid-late November.  This position is for 15-20 hours per week, however, additional hours are available doing trail maintenance or forestry work for the right candidate.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing gardens for planting, including soil preparation, raking, composting and mulching.
• Installing new plantings.
• Helping to plant annual container gardens. 
• Assisting with weeding, deadheading and pruning garden beds.
• Watering newly established plants and kitchen garden.
• Harvesting fruit and vegetable crops as needed. 
• Participating in the upkeep and maintenance of the main property at Lilac Ridge along with the lakefront property.  This could include leaf blowing, weed-wacking, barn clean up, fence repair.  
• Assisting with bringing in and stacking hay.
• Performing trail maintenance.  
• Helping with fall clean up of both properties, including leaf pick up, putting away outdoor furniture and winterizing the properties. 
• Cutting back herbaceous perennials in the fall. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• A strong interest in gardening.  A minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Basic plant and weed ID and basic gardening skills.  
• A desire to perform physical work outside, even in adverse conditions.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat for long periods and ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be a quick learner and able to work well both independently and with a team. 

Contact:  Tacy Lincoln

Email:  [email protected]

Location: Killeen Crossroads Farm, Shelburne VT

Position Type: Seasonal / Full-time / Part-time

Dates: April through October, with possibility of extension

Compensation: $18 hour, PTO and farm produce share

Reports to Garden Manager

About the Farm

Killeen Crossroads Farm is a 20-acre diversified market farm in Shelburne, Vermont. We grow a variety of specialty vegetables, herbs and cut flowers alongside pastured poultry, and beef. Our livestock include egg-laying hens, meat birds, turkeys, and a small herd of beef cows, all raised as part of an integrated, soil-building farm system.

We strive to build and maintain healthy soils through ecologically based growing methods. Key farm infrastructure includes two 30' × 96' high tunnels, a 30' × 36' heated propagation house, irrigation throughout the fields, refrigerated storage, and climate controlled farm stand.

Our products are sold through our busy on-farm shop and pick-your-own garden as well as to local restaurants and wholesale accounts.

Position Overview

We are seeking reliable, motivated Farm Crew Members to assist with vegetable, flower, and poultry production. This is a hands-on, physically active role ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, caring for animals, and learning about diversified farming systems.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Greenhouse work: Seeding trays, watering, transplanting crops
• Harvesting vegetables, herbs, and cut flowers
• Washing, packing of produce and flowers for market and wholesale
• Weeding (by hand and with tools), cultivation, and bed prep
• Irrigation setup and maintenance
• Cover crop management
• Crop pest and disease control through organic IPM methods
• Care of vineyard and orchard fruit trees

Poultry & Animal Care

• Daily care of egg layers, meat birds, and turkeys
• Feeding, watering, and monitoring flock health
• Moving portable poultry housing and fencing
• Collecting, cleaning, and packing eggs
• Assisting with brooding and processing of meat birds

General Farm Duties

• Maintain work areas in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Safe operation of farm machinery and hand tools
• Some mowing and string trimming as needed
• General farm upkeep and seasonal projects

Qualifications

• Interest in sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry
• Comfort working with livestock and performing daily animal chores
• Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs repeatedly
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Prior farm, garden, or livestock experience preferred but not required—we are willing to train the right person

Schedule

• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm
• Some early mornings, evenings, or weekend shifts may be required including occasional processing days
• Flexibility expected during peak seasons

How to Apply

Please send a brief cover letter, resume, and 3 references to [email protected] with the title format “Last Name, First Name – “Farm Crew Member Application”.

Tell us why you’re interested in working with us at Killeen Crossroads Farm and what skills or experience you bring to the role. We are open to full time and part time positions.

Breadseed Farm is in our sixth year of business in Craftsbury, VT.  We are looking to hire two farmers to join our team in operating our successful one acre market garden. 

As part of our team you will be involved in all aspects of our farm, and will be trained on the following; harvest, wash/pack, cultivation, high tunnel management, cut flower production and arranging, greenhouse seeding, irrigation, and farmers markets.  At the start of the season, you will be provided with a field map, greenhouse, crop plan and any information about the farm business you are interested in.  

This is a great job for any one interested in learning the ins and outs of a small scale diversified vegetable and flower farm.  You will be working alongside farm managers and owners, Kayleigh and Doug who each have almost twenty years of experience training and educating staff and volunteers in all aspects of market gardening.

We are looking to hire two seasonal positions, one full time and one part-time (flexible).  At least one season of vegetable production preferred.  More information about the positions and how to apply, please visit our website.

Any questions can be sent to [email protected]

Carversville Farm Foundation

Position: Seasonal Beekeeper Assistant

Reports to: Apiary Manager

Compensation: $20 per hour

Benefits: Housing available (no pets), PTO

Schedule: March 2nd - November 25, 5 days per week, 40 - 50 hours per week

Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit that runs a philanthropic, diversified, regenerative, certified organic farm. We grow produce, eggs, honey and meat to the highest standards and donate 100% of our harvests to Philadelphia-area soup kitchens, year-round. Want to join a talented, committed crew in beautiful Bucks County, PA and improve your farming skills while raising chef-quality harvests to give away to communities in need ? Join us!

About the position:

Assist our apiary manager in all aspects of a start up large scale apiary including getting equipment ready, tending to hives and processing honey. 

Requirements

• Comfortable working with bees
• Lifting at least 50 lbs
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Demonstrate record keeping ability

Responsibilities

Working with our team to execute daily tasks including:

• Drive a pick up truck 
• Work with beekeeping tools such as smokers and lifting supers
• Support record keeping
• Repair, maintenance and cleaning of bee equipment
• Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment

Skills

We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:

• Work independently and on a team
• Dependable and observant 
• Strong work ethic
• Positive and proactive problem solving skills
• Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge and experience in good food handling and processing
• Desire to learn
• Flexible in schedule and tasks

This job description covers key responsibilities but does not capture all job duties. We work as a team and there are times we need all hands on deck to accomplish a task. Flexibility is key to joining our dynamic team.

Carversville Farm Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

To apply: 

Send a resume and cover letter with three references to [email protected]

The Lazy Dog Farm in Orwell, Vermont is hiring. We are a small organic dairy farm with a herd of 45 cows. Must be willing to get dirty, milk cows and be able to lift near 100lbs.  Day shift Sunday-Thursday. Housing available

Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center is hiring a Head Baker, Baking Assistants, Kitchen Assistants, Vegetable Processors, and more to join the farm kitchen team.

If you’re excited about transforming the harvest into creative, seasonal foods for our CSA members, farmstand, and café, learn more & apply here: https://cedarcirclefarm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ 

Prior experience preferred but not required! 

About Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our fruit, vegetable, and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community. On-farm research is ongoing here at Cedar Circle, always informing and guiding our soil health and production practices.

Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center is hiring Farmstand and Café crew members and baristas to help make Cedar Circle the welcoming community hub that it is. Spend your days in our farmstand and Hello Café, engaging visitors in a deeper connection with the land and community.

Full season (April through October) and summer (May through August), both full-time or part-time opportunities are available.

If you have a service-minded attitude, a friendly demeanor, and a strong interest in food, cooking, and local, organic agriculture, learn more & apply here: https://cedarcirclefarm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ 

About Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our fruit, vegetable, and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community. On-farm research is ongoing here at Cedar Circle, always informing and guiding our soil health and production practices.

Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center is currently seeking young agriculturalists (or folks with experience in other related hands-on trades) who are ready to be a vibrant part of our mission to grow healthy and abundant food for our community in an ecologically conscious way.

Full-time, full-season (May through October) and full-time and part-time summer (June through August) production crew roles are available. 

If you’re excited to work with a thoughtful, dedicated team to accomplish the challenge that is diversified vegetable farming, learn more & apply here: https://cedarcirclefarm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ 

About Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our fruit, vegetable, and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community. On-farm research is ongoing here at Cedar Circle, always informing and guiding our soil health and production practices.