This a a homeowner property, not a business. We have a barn, a workshop and several acres of land that we keep up. We are looking for an individual to work for 20-25 hours a week who enjoys/tolerates : ) working outside in all seasons, and doesn't mind a fair amount of physical work. Some of the tasks that need doing regularly are feeding and general care of horses along with keeping the barn clean and organized. There is also tractor work, brush clearing, fence repairs and basic carpentry projects. It would be helpful to be familiar with equipment and power tools, to have mechanical skills and to be handy with fixing things in general. We have an outdoor wood boiler that heats our home and part of the barn. Once the cold weather sets in again, there is firewood to handle and the stove needs some maintenance to stay in good working order. This position can be flexible as far as days and hours. Reliability and compatibility are most important. Pay rate is based on experience and capabilities. With that said, we do believe in fair and living wages. We would ask for 2 past work references and 2 character references. If interested and/or would like to chat about this position, please contact me via email. Thanks!

Job Description – Property Caretaker

Type: Full-Time

Location: Charlotte, VT

Start Date:  November 15, 2024 (Flexible)

Position Overview

Private family seeking a full-time caretaker for a large, rural property with expansive gardens, grounds and an additional nearby lakefront property.  The caretaker will be responsible for the overall maintenance and care of the property, animals (including horses, chickens, dogs and cats), gardens, grounds, and building structures.  This position directly supervises seasonal staff and serves as the liaison between the owners and all contractors hired to maintain the property.  This position is a 12 month position whose workload and tasks vary depending on the season.  

Primary Responsibilities

Gardening (50%)

• The kitchen garden is a highlight of the property and a significant amount of time is dedicated to planting, harvesting and maintaining the kitchen garden and adjacent edible landscape plantings. 
• The property also has extensive perennial gardens which the caretaker is responsible for maintaining.  Tasks include: composting, edging beds, weeding and annual pruning of perennial shrubs. 
• Working with the property owner to design and install new landscape plantings.  
• Designing and maintaining container plantings around both properties. 
• Purchasing and maintaining inventory of all gardening supplies

Animal Care (20%)

• Daily care of the horses, including feeding, grooming, and manure removal. 
• Facilitation of veterinary and farrier appointments.
• Ordering and maintaining grain stores and general supplies for the animals and barn.
• Maintaining paddocks and pastures, including fence repair and coordinating brush hogging and trimming.  
• Organizing and helping to bring in hay for the season.
• Cleaning and upkeep of the historic barn. 
• Care and exercise of dogs when owners are out of town.

Supervisory Duties (15%)

• Responsible for hiring and training seasonal assistants.
• Develop a weekly schedule of tasks and jobs for assistants and oversee work.

Property and Trail Maintenance (10%)

• Scheduling of all annual and seasonal property maintenance.
• Managing all contractors on the property including:  groundworks, plumbing, electrical,  painting, carpentry , window washing, lawn mowing, snow plowing, etc.
• Responsible for shoveling snow as necessary on all the property’s walk-ways and porches.
• Trail work - both properties have a network of walking and/or horseback riding trails that require regular maintenance such as weed whacking, hand trimming and clearing of downed branches and trees. 
• Upkeep and maintenance of seasonal spa. 

Household assistance (5%)

• Assisting with annual maintenance of vehicles.
• Coordinating holiday greenery order and decorating.
• Harvesting and arranging flowers for guests and special occasions.  
• Running errands and assisting in other capacities as needed. 

Required Qualifications 

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 3 years of gardening experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with horses and other farm animals is preferred.  Must be comfortable around large animals. 
• Possess basic horticultural knowledge and experience in plant identification, pruning techniques, etc. and a willingness to learn new farming skills and/or gardening techniques.
• Comfortable operating and maintaining small farm equipment such as weed whacker, leaf blower, gas powered pruners, ATV.
• Valid drivers’ license and clean driving record

Required Skills

• Maintains a high level of discretion and confidentiality. 
• Proven success in ability to be flexible and adapt in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. 
• Detail oriented. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be reliable, proactive, and have a positive attitude.
• Able to make decisions quickly, with a proclivity of the owners’ preferences.
• Able and willing to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs. 

Salary & Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience.   The Caretaker position is a live-in position.  The caretaker cottage is a charming 2-bedroom and office farmhouse on 1 private acre with a conserved viewshed adjacent to the owners’ property.  It also has a detached garage and a barn.  All utilities are included.  Flexible vacation days and a health care allowance are also included in the benefits package.  

Application Process

Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, available start date, salary requirements, and three references to Tacy Lincoln at [email protected] .  No phone calls please.

The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) in Hardwick Vermont, is looking for reliable individuals to join our Just Cut production team! We currently have full and part time openings. CAE’s social enterprise, Just Cut, has two primary goals; fair prices for our farm partners, and consistent, high-quality local products for institutions such as schools, hospitals, and colleges. This job is working in an industrial kitchen setting where safe food handling practices, working closely with a team, and attention to detail are required. The ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and work on your feet all day is a necessity.

JOB DETAILS
Position: Just Cut Production Assistant
Reports to: Just Cut Program Manager
Schedule: 20-40 hours (currently have openings for both full and part time)
Compensation: $18.50 per hour, non-exempt
Benefits: Paid Time Off, SIMPLE IRA, quarterly phone stipend, professional development compensation, Health insurance, Health savings account, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance if weekly average exceeds 20 hours

HIRING PROCESS
We are looking to fill this job position immediately and will accept applications until the position is filled. Selected candidates will have an initial phone interview, followed by a tour of Just Cut’s kitchen space. Candidates will be asked to provide references. CAE is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. CAE will make any reasonable accommodations needed for individuals with disabilities during the interview process and for our staff. For accommodation inquiries, please email us!


TO APPLY
Check out the full job posting on our website and email us your resume and include “Just Cut Production Assistant” in your email subject line. We’re interested to hear your thoughts on any life or work experience as it relates to this position. Let us know if you have any questions!

Organic Vegetable Production Seasonal Full and Part-time (Orwell) 

Singing Cedars Farmstead 

Farm Stand & Greenhouse Retail Crew - Now Hiring!

24 - 40 hours per week
August - November

Job Overview: ​This team is the friendly face of our farm stand, providing helpful customer service, assisting in sales, restocking, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. Also assists in basic care of greenhouses.

Schedule: shifts vary within the following schedule:

• Wednesday - Friday 9:45 am - 6:15 pm and Saturday - Sunday 9:45 am - 2:15 pm

​Responsibilities & Duties:

• Perform sales and manage cash register
• Provide outstanding customer service and assist customers in finding products that meet their needs
• Answer questions about annual, perennial, and vegetable growing and gardening
• Make and answer customer phone calls to record or respond to questions
• Restock farm stand with organic produce and local food products
• Keep sales areas clean and organized, manage presentation of retail products
• Assist in other duties, including directing parking, carrying purchases to the car, plant care, etc

​Qualifications:

• One year of customer service preferred, interest in local food and flowers required
• Interest in farming, gardening, or local food preferred
• Comfort with handling cash, credit, and debit sales
• Comfort with using tablet for sales transactions
• Ability to maintain positive demeanor with customers throughout interactions
• Positive attitude, good sense of humor, patience, and determination
• Reliable attendance and performance
• Ability to work on a team and on independent projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Readiness to ask for help and clarification as needed
• Detail-oriented and able to retain directions
• Reliable attendance and performance
• Ability to lift 30 pounds, do physically demanding work and repetitive tasks while standing and/or kneeling for 8 hours per day
• Willingness to work outdoors or in a greenhouse in any weather
• Valid ID and dependable transportation

Compensation & Perks:

• Compensation is based on skill and - experience level, generally $14.50/hr - $15.50/hr
• Paid sick days and unpaid personal days depending on schedule; after 1 full season personal time starts to be compensated
• As many fresh, organic vegetables as you can eat!
• Discount and staff-seconds on non-veg items at farm stand (including flowers, hot sauces, pickles, relishes, salsas, and more!)

To apply, complete the application on our website: https://www.honeyfieldfarmvt.com/farm-jobs

Vegetable Production Crew - Now Hiring!

40 hours per week (Full Time)  -or– 24 hours per week (Part Time)
August - November

Job Overview: The field crew is a small, energetic team that supports every aspect of organic vegetable production, from seed to harvest to wash, pack, and delivery. We value work-life balance, clear communication, and a work environment that is safe, supportive, and welcoming. If you are interested in learning about lean wholesale vegetable production, and community-focused sustainable agriculture, please apply!

Schedule:

Full-time: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm    --or–   Part-time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Support vegetable production in all aspects of the farm, including seeding, transplanting, weeding, hoeing, harvest, washing, packing, and more
• Be an active member of a small team to take on projects, solve problems, and work together
• Harvest, wash and pack orders for 25+ local and regional wholesale partners
• Cross-train and support other aspects of the farm
• Specialized roles on the team include deliveries, basic tractor work and infrastructure maintenance, let us know if you have experience or are interested in these areas.

Qualifications:

• Experience in farming, landscaping or other outdoor production work preferred
• Strong time management skills
• Positive attitude, good sense of humor, patience, and determination
• Ability to work primarily with a team, as well as independently when needed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ready to ask for help and clarification
• Detail-oriented and able to retain instructions
• Reliable attendance and performance
• Able to lift 45 pounds, do physically demanding work and repetitive tasks while standing and kneeling for 8 hours per day
• Willingness to work in greenhouses and outdoors in any weather
• Valid ID and dependable transportation

Compensation & Perks:

• Compensation is based on skill and experience level, generally $14.50/hr - $16.50/hr
• Paid sick days and unpaid personal days (number of days depends on schedule); after 1 full season personal time starts to be compensated
• As many fresh, organic vegetables as you can eat!
• Discount and staff-seconds on non-veg items at farm stand (including flowers, hot sauces, pickles, relishes, salsas, and more!)

To apply, please complete the application found on our website: https://www.honeyfieldfarmvt.com/farm-jobs