Carversville Farm Foundation

Position: Livestock Manager

Reports to: Farm Director

Compensation: 85 - 100K

Benefits: Housing possible, PTO,  Health and  Dental Insurance

Schedule: Full time, year round

Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit that runs a philanthropic, diversified, regenerative, certified organic farm. We grow produce, eggs 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 restaurant-quality harvests to give away to communities in need ? Join us!

About the position:

The livestock manager leads our livestock crew in the daily operations and care of grass fed beef cattle and pastured poultry (laying hens, turkeys, broiler chickens) as well as poultry processing. We are looking for a professional that contributes to long term planning and brings thoughtful ideas and practices to our operation.  The position requires an expertise in organic, pasture-based livestock systems, as well as an ability to train new farmers and quickly troubleshoot any problems that arise.

Requirements

• 5 years of organic, pasture based animal husbandry
• Brooding poultry
• Processing poultry
• Cow/calf experience
• Operate tractors and equipment
• Pasture management
• Leadership skills

Responsibilities

Working with our team to execute daily tasks including:

• Manage the livestock team
• Raising poultry in succession
• Raising laying hens 
• Monitor livestock health
• Beef cattle handling
• Rotational grazing
• Poultry processing
• Developing and implementing strategies that lead to productivity
• Record keeping

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.

Carversville Farm Foundation

Position: Livestock Farmer

Reports to: Livestock Manager

Compensation: $22 per hour

Benefits: Housing available, PTO, Health and Dental Insurance

Schedule: 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 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:

Our livestock team cares for grass fed beef cattle and pastured poultry (laying hens, turkeys, broiler chickens). Duties include collecting eggs, moving fences for rotational grazing, feeding and watering animals + weekly poultry harvest in high season. This is a year round position.

Requirements

• 1 year livestock experience 
• Experience operating equipment
• Demonstrate record keeping ability
• Poultry processing

Responsibilities

Working with our team to execute daily tasks including:

• Daily chores
• Collecting and washing eggs
• Moving fencing and infrastructure for beef and poultry 
• Support record keeping
• Repair, maintenance and cleaning of animal infrastructure
• Hatching and brooding young poultry stock
• 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.

Carversville Farm Foundation

Position: Seasonal Vegetable Farmer

Reports to: Vegetable Production Manager

Compensation: $19 per hour

Benefits: Housing available, PTO

Schedule: March 17 - November 26, 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 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:

Our vegetable team raises top-quality organic produce from seed to harvest and seedlings for urban farms. We have 20 acres in production, two high tunnels for year-round production, a new wash-and-pack facility, and a log-grown shiitake operation. We use cultivating tractors, water wheel transplanters, root harvesters and other equipment that help maximize efficiency. Cover cropping, soil tests and a fertility program helps keep our soils healthy and balanced. 

Requirements

• 1 year vegetable production experience preferred
• Demonstrate record keeping ability
• Proficient at harvesting, weeding and planting
• Ability to handle product from harvest to packaging while maintaining food safety (FSMA) standards

Responsibilities

Working with our team to execute daily tasks including:

• Greenhouse watering and seeding, transplanting, crop maintenance
• Pest and disease management
• Implement and maintain irrigation
• Harvest vegetables according to farm’s standards
• Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment
• Support record keeping

Skills

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

• Work independently and on a team
• Dependable and organized
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions
• Detail oriented and able to multitask
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• 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.

Carversville Farm Foundation

Position: Harvest Lead Vegetable Production Farmer

Reports to: Vegetable Production Manager

Compensation: $23 per hour

Benefits: Health, dental and vision, PTO, housing available

Schedule: 5 days per week, 40 - 50 hours per week, year round

Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit that runs a philanthropic, diversified, regenerative, certified organic farm. We grow produce, eggs 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:

The harvest lead will work directly with the vegetable production manager to ensure all crops grown are harvested correctly with proper timing and efficiency. Our vegetable team raises top-quality organic produce from seed to harvest and seedlings for urban farms. We have 20 acres in production,  two high tunnels for year-round production, a new wash-and-pack facility, and a log-grown shiitake operation. We use cultivating tractors, water wheel transplanters, root harvesters and other equipment that help maximize efficiency. Cover cropping, soil tests and a fertility program helps keep our soils healthy and balanced. 

Requirements

• 3 years vegetable production experience
• Experience leading a team of 8 people
• Passionate about producing the highest quality produce
• Tractor experience
• Proficient at harvesting, weeding and planting
• Ability to delegate responsibilities
• Excellent record keeping skills

Responsibilities

Working with our team of apprentices and staff to execute daily tasks including:

• Greenhouse watering and seeding, transplanting, crop maintenance
• Pest and disease management
• Implement and maintain irrigation
• Harvest vegetables according to farm’s standards
• Operate and maintain farm equipment as needed
• Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment
• Support record keeping

Skills

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

• Work independently and on a team
• Dependable and organized
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions
• Detail oriented and able to multitask
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• 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.

Do you have a passion for working within the health sector, a deep commitment to community food security, and a collaborative and creative mindset?  The Community Health Manager works with and manages external partners, VYCC staff and Corps Members alike to support the Health Care Share program. The Heath Care Share connects Vermont families who experience barriers to accessing locally grown produce or have a diet-related illness with a weekly vegetable share they pick up at partnering medical centers. It is the largest food as medicine program in the state, reaching more than 450 families per year and working with over a dozen medical partners. We are looking for a new Community Health Manager who will bring experience and an innovative spirit to the VYCC team to build on the success of the current program and continue its innovation and expansion. A strong candidate will be excited about a blend of behind-the-scenes responsibilities and time in the field supporting crews during the season.

Position Overview

The Community Health Manager (CHM) plays an integral role for VYCC’s Food and Farm program in overseeing the partnerships and overall operations of the Health Care Share (HCS). The CHM is responsible for managing existing partnerships, developing new ones, securing new funding sources for the program, and collaborating with the Food and Farm the team on the expansion of the program. Additional responsibilities include enrolling HCS participants; coordinating share distribution; coordinating patient education opportunities such as taste tests and cooking demos; collecting and analyzing program data; and mentoring young people working on our Farm Crews. This position requires a passion for working within the health sector, a deep commitment to community food security, and a collaborative and creative mindset.  

Essential Functions:

Partner Management    

• Coordinate with medical partners to ensure strong HCS partnerships, in collaboration with Food and Farm Program Director  
• Promote HCS expansion through additional partnerships, revenue streams, and HCS recipient networks
• Provide technical assistance to HCS partners by phone, email, virtual coffee hours, site visits, and/or in-person meetings
• Support networking of HCS partners by organizing convenings and facilitating peer-to-peer learning
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in areas of health care, community food security, and food as medicine initiatives and contribute to working groups that will advance the sustainability of food as medicine programs in Vermont

Program Logistics

• Coordinate with VYCC Farm Production staff in planning and weekly creation of share contents
• Work with partner organizations to oversee HCS member enrollment
• Manage HCS distribution logistics (including equipment, coordinating with site supervisors and volunteers, and VYCC staff)
• Create and maintain HCS process documents and contact lists to support program operations
• Develop and refine registrations, surveys, and health outcome measurement tools; track and report on HCS program evaluation data

Fundraising

• Collaborate with other VYCC staff to secure fee-for-service revenues with partnering medical centers, hospitals and health care clinics
• Work with VYCC team in identifying, forecasting, and submitting grants, appeals, and reports for philanthropic support

• Assist in designing and implementing Food and Farm Program fundraising and community engagement events  

   

Food and Farm Program Support

• Collaborate with Food and Farm Program staff to design and implement trainings for Corps Members
• Oversee and provide guidance to Corps Members who serve to support the HCS program  
• Support production and program needs on the farm – including occasional weekend chores, leading volunteer groups in farm work, and working with crews in the field  

• Represent VYCC’s Food and Farm Program with relevant committees and at conferences

   

Skills and Qualifications  

• Relevant prior experience managing programs in fields such as: healthcare systems, public health, community food security, or community-supported agriculture
• Previous grant writing and reporting experience  
• Effective communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and meeting facilitation  
• Ability to relate to diverse program stakeholders including staff, board, partners, program participants, and donors
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team
• Knowledge of the Vermont food, farm, and public health landscape  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail  
• Passionate and informed about the ways that food systems, nutrition, and diet-related disease intersect with issues like equity, and health.  
• Available to work occasional nights and weekends 

Compensation & Benefits:  

Position Status: Full-time, Year-Round, Exempt  

• Starting salary for this position is $50,000, commensurate with experience. Exempt from overtime.  
• Medical and dental insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) with matching contribution; disability and group life insurance  
• Simple IRA with matching contribution (once eligibility criteria are met)    
• Annual paid time off (PTO), paid sick time    
• One-week paid closure in November for all staff (in addition to PTO)  
• Ongoing professional development    

• Annual gift card to the VYCC farmstand (organic produce and eggs)  

   

How to Apply  

Please complete our VYCC General Application (http://bit.ly/VYCCapp), to which you’ll upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Christine Hadekel at [email protected]. No calls, please. Position is open until filled.     

For a full job description and application head to our website, Positions - Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (vycc.org).

About North Country School & Camp Treetops

Located on the outskirts of Lake Placid, NY, Camp Treetops and North Country School sit on a 220-acre campus amid majestic mountain peaks in New York State’s Adirondack Park. Since 1921 and 1938 respectively, we have been nationally renowned for pioneering educational programs rooted in progressive practices and experiential learning. Both Camp and School guide children to engage the natural world, take on intellectual and physical challenges in a nurturing community, and cultivate independence and creativity.

Position Overview

North Country School & Camp Treetops seek a professional Equine and Livestock Manager to help manage its large diversified working farm—one that works harmoniously within a dynamic ecosystem and feeds and educates its campus community. In this role, you will join a dynamic farm team to blend educational programming with hands-on farm management, equine care, animal husbandry, and maintaining and caring for the soil on which the farm’s animals and plants are raised. This includes participating in long-term planning of the farm, contributing thoughtful ideas and practices to its overall operations, and serving as an educator who regularly interfaces with students and campers aged 8-15.

What You Will Do

As an integral member of the full-time farm staff, you will work closely with a small group of farmers and educators to execute programming for both Camp and School. Your responsibilities will include and are not limited to; leading twice daily barn chores with children and adults, supporting ongoing farm connections between Camp and School programs, daily medical care for animals, animal husbandry, specifically breeding sheep, English riding lessons, mentoring new farmers each season, and collaborating with your colleagues on new and innovative ideas connected to sustainable agriculture in the Adirondacks. All of this work will be done in close collaboration with the Educational Farm Director to develop and implement animal welfare standards, ensuring they align with sustainable agriculture practices and equine care protocols.

How You Will Spend Your Time

Livestock and Animal Husbandry (30% of time)

Alongside the farm team, the biggest portion of your work will be spent attending to the farm’s resident animals, including 200 laying hens, 100 meat birds, 15-30 turkeys, 10-15 pigs, 20-50 sheep, and a herd of 10-15 horses. You will:

• Oversee all aspects of daily care, feeding, wellbeing, and support system maintenance to implement best practices for our diverse set of animals. 
• Perform daily tasks including, but not limited to: tending to the water and food of all livestock, vaccinating, weighing, sorting, and tagging animals, moving animals within rotational grazing plan through pastures, organizing supplies, building and moving electrical fences, monitoring grass levels, and mucking stalls.
• Assist with the planning and maintenance of rotational grazing systems to promote pasture health and sustainable land use.
• Assist in the harvesting of our meat birds, laying hens, and turkeys with campers and students, including coordinating harvest dates and transportation of larger livestock for off-site harvesting. 
• Assist in the breeding and birthing of lambs (you may be on call at all hours of the day or night during lambing season). 
• Being on-call as needed to conduct night visits to check on sick or nursing animals, or animals that are in the barns overnight. 
• Assist in the purchasing of animals for our program and maintain livestock records and develop yearly program plans for Camp and School. For our horse herd, this includes buying/leasing and selling of horses for use in our riding program for Camp and School. 
• Work closely with the Educational Farm Director and keep them up-to-date on any livestock issues promptly.

Equine Management (20% of time)

Another significant element of your role will be managing our herd of 10-15 horses, working to provide them with comprehensive care through feeding, grooming, health monitoring, basic first aid, maintaining the barns where they reside, and overseeing their general health and wellness through the coordination of veterinary visits, farrier appointments, and managing equine health records. You will also help to lead Camp and School’s English horseback riding program while ensuring the wellbeing of both riders and horses as you teach campers and students how to care for horses. During the School year (September-May), this includes finding ways to incorporate our herd into the academic curriculum while maintaining the health and wellness of the herd through regular training. During the Camp season (June-August) this includes participation in the annual riding clinic, helping to teach riding lessons, and supporting and mentoring riding counselors. You will help train faculty, staff, and counselors on horse care and safety throughout the year.

Farm Intern and Staff Coordination (20% of time)

In this role, you will work closely with the Educational Farm Director as well as Camp and School Directors to ensure staff and interns are effectively utilized and receive a high-quality, educational experience. Alongside the Educational Farm Director, this will include mentoring a team of two to six farm interns, in addition to supporting the scheduling, training, and professional development, and overseeing them as they help to manage daily tasks across the farm in connection to Camp and School programming. As part of this, you will support teachers in connecting their classroom to the farm and counselors as they facilitate farm-based activities for campers through the ongoing development of a farm-based curriculum and integration of that into programming for both Camp and School.

Operational Support (20% of time)

This position will ensure the smooth operations of the farm, particularly in managing equine and livestock equipment and infrastructure. This ranges from maintaining all electronet movable fencing, permanent electric fencing, and working to improve those systems, to leading hay deliveries with children and adults in our community. You will also participate in planning and executing farm improvement projects, including sustainability initiatives and work closely with the farm team to execute a variety of farm projects, including regular carpentry.

Vegetable Garden and Perennial Crop Support (10% of time)

Alongside other members of the farm team, you will assist with our three acres of production gardens, 100-ft-high tunnel, 50-ft heated greenhouse, edible forest garden, 11-acre tapped sugar bush, rotating drum composter, and two teaching kitchens. This includes assisting with the maintenance and harvesting of the vegetable garden and perennial spaces, supporting the integration of crop production with livestock and pasture management for sustainable farm practices, and assisting the farm team with seed starting, maple sugaring, composting, and fieldwork.

The Skills You Bring to the Community

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Sustainability, Earth Sciences, or Agricultural Education
• Demonstrated ability to manage livestock with 1-3 years experience
• Past equine experience working with and caring for horses
• Prior experience working with and educating children on a working farm

The Values You Bring to Our Community

• A collaborative, welcoming, joyful, and inclusive approach
• Deep appreciation for the natural world, animals, plants, and community
• Passion for working with others and collaborating with like-minded farmers to build upon a 100+ year farming legacy
• Desire to improve the land we grow on and farm using regenerative agricultural practices
• Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn
• Warmth, grace, kindness, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone
• Independence and ability to be a self-starter
• Openness and strength in the face of challenges
• The desire for a highly collaborative work environment that values innovation and creativity
• Attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization

The Benefits of Working Here

In addition to a salary of between $42-55K annually (dependent upon experience), you will enjoy:

• Health insurance
• A retirement plan with TIAA
• Personal time off
• Paid family leave
• Childcare stipend
• Tuition remission for North Country School & Camp Treetops
• Flexible work
• Farm-fresh meals
   
• Vegetables and food from the farm when in season
• Access to campus trails

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume with a cover letter to [email protected]. As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a nationwide criminal background check.

Our Mission and Values

North Country School and Camp Treetops strives to create a community that gives children the self-confidence, knowledge, skills, and values to lead satisfying and productive lives while contributing to their world.

We are a values-driven community and seek to have a positive impact on the world around us by living out our core values on and off campus:

• Cultivate Community: We believe in the inherent value and contributions of every person, and in fostering connections to build and nurture a strong, inclusive community.
• Walk a Mile: We believe that understanding and honoring every person’s unique worldview, experiences, and challenges is at the root of empathy and compassion.
• Dig Deep, Keep Growing: We believe that by setting ambitious goals, working hard, and persevering, we build strength and character and set a course for lives of growth, purpose, and fulfillment.
• Stay Curious: We believe in the power of creativity and wonder. We believe that curiosity about ourselves, other people, and the world around us leads to growth, innovation, and sometimes unconventional ideas.
• Our Planet, Our Job: We believe in individual and collective responsibility for our planet, and in leading by example as a community that works to respect, protect, and restore the natural world.