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Old Friends Farm (Amherst, MA) is excited to be hiring for multiple positions:

Factotum Position:  5d/wk (M-F) Mid-March through end of November.  This position involves vegetable harvest (1-2d/wk), being part of the irrigation team (the lifeblood!), and a miscellany of other tasks.  PENDING OFFER

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Salad/Irrigation/Factotum Position:  5d/wk (M-F) April through mid November.  This position involves salad processing 2d/wk, being part of the irrigation team (the lifeblood!), and a miscellany of other field tasks.

Washhouse/Irrigation Position:  5d/wk (M-F). Mid-April through November. Vegetable washing and sorting, prepping orders, being part of Irrigation team, and a miscellany of other tasks including greenhouse work.

Seasonal Position:  3d/wk (M, W, F) May through September.  This position has flexible start/end dates!  General vegetable harvest and field work.

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Ideal candidates have developed farm-related skills and experience, excellent communication, experience working outdoors, attention to detail, and ability to learn and follow systems quickly and conscientiously.

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If you are a wonderful person, have experience, and a strong interest in working at Old Friends Farm, please email your resume and cover letter.  2026 is looking like another great year at Old Friends Farm - Perhaps you will be part of it!?! ​​

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General Details for all positions:

Our farm thrives on a sustainable work model.  If you love working hard in a high quality/ high production farm environment, being part of a dynamic and fun team, and also having time to enjoy your non-farm life, our farm may be a good fit for you.  We want to cultivate 'farmers for life', and have no interest in having a farm that only can exist by having its employees give up their lives for its success.  That isn't sustainable farming to us!  All of our full time workers work 36-45 hour weeks and can rely on consistent work day hours starting and ending on time.

Pay is commensurable with applicant's experience and skill set.  There are many farm perks, including delicious salads, veggies and flowers, as well as a fun and productive work experience!  We do not offer housing for any position. 

Interested applicants should be:
- self aware

- dedicated to local organic food systems and healthy ecologic balance
- have a minimum of two complete seasons of production farming experience
- energetic and enthusiastic
- able to work in all weather
- self-motivated to work independently and engaged when working with others
- communicative 
- aware of quality-control while working quickly and efficiently
- trustworthy, reliable, & responsible
- fun to be around 

Check out our website for more info, and to apply. 

Position summary:
Plowshare Farm is in search of a farmer with dairy, pasture care, and equipment experience, who is open to biodynamic principles, to join our farm crew and help carry our animal husbandry, dairy and meat production. Strong candidates will have experience in pasture care, grazing rotation, fencing, haying, maintenance of farm equipment, herd health oversight, and other aspects of animal husbandry.

We are specifically looking for someone whose primary task will be caring for the land and animals. (While growing into a role working with our community members with special needs is a possibility for the future, this is not our primary need.)

About Plowshare Farm:
Nestled in the woods of southern New Hampshire, Plowshare is a community of about 45 people who choose to live and work side by side, building an inclusive and sustainable community. Our farm and animals are an integral part of our community. With a small cattle herd including 2-3 milkers, sheep, layer chickens, meat birds, and usually a couple of pigs, we strive to care for our animals well while producing milk, eggs, and meat to sustain our community. (Our farm operation could grow to include other livestock if there is a need/use for it and a commitment to carry it forward.)

Plowshare is part of the worldwide Camphill movement, a movement of inclusive communities wherein people with and without developmental disabilities live and work side by side. As an Anthroposophically-based lifesharing community, we are innovators creating a model of social and ecological renewal.

Benefits:
Plowshare Farm seeks to meet living needs so that energy may be freed for vocations. Benefits of this position include:

• On-farm private housing – we have standalone housing for an individual, a couple or a small family to join us (Plowshare is a great place to raise children).
• A “cash benefit” income, with pay commensurate with experience/responsibility.
• Shared community meals (community lunches Monday to Friday) and a share of the vegetables, dairy and meat produced on the farm.
• Health insurance and a monthly employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Two free days per week, and 6 weeks of vacation annually.
• A retirement plan (eligible after the first year).
• Plowshare also supports completion of Biodynamic and/or Social Therapeutic trainings.

To start a conversation, please email [email protected] or call (603) 547-2547.

For more information about our community, please visit www.plowsharefarm.org. 
 

Intervale Center is hiring for seasonal and internship roles supporting events, land stewardship, and food access programs in Burlington, VT

• Event Support Staff (May–October | 8–16 hrs/week)
  Provide on-site support for weddings, parties, business meetings and partnered events hosted at the Intervale Center. Evenings and weekends required.
• Land Stewardship Assistant (May–October | 16 hrs/week)
  Support groundskeeping, facilities maintenance, and land care across Intervale Center.
• Food Hub Gleaning Assistant (Late June–October | 40 hrs/week)
  Assist with farm gleaning across Chittenden County, volunteer coordination, and weekly Fair Share CSA distribution serving 350 families.

• Food Access Intern (Late June–October | 13 hrs/week)
  Support Fair Share CSA distribution, vegetable production at the People’s Farm, weekly gleaning, and write a newsletter for 1,000+ members.

   

Seasonal positions based at the Intervale Center in Burlington, VT.

Learn more and apply at intervale.org/join-our-team

Position Title:  Seasonal Lead Farm Cart Line Cook 

Supervisor:  Farm Functions Chef

Employee Status:   Seasonal, Full Time, hourly 

Location:  On-site (99 Inn Road, Shelburne, VT 05482)

Start & End Date:  March 20th - October 31, 2026

Pay Range:  $24/hour - $26/hour

Staff housing: Please inquire as there are very limited options available for seasonal 

Schedule:  7 day operation; Typical schedule is 5 days/week and hours depend on schedule and availability

Who We Are

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. 

We realize our mission by integrating three key areas of activity: our programs, place, and products.

Who We’re Looking for

As the Lead Farm Cart Line Cook, you will lead the daily operations of the Farm's Food Truck, serving as the primary liaison between the Farm Cart team and the main kitchen at the Inn. You will not only share the food we grow and raise but also mentor staff, manage inventory, and ensure the highest standards of service and sustainability. You are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about our mission to strengthen local food systems.

What You’ll Do

• Operational Leadership: Oversee the daily setup, service, and breakdown of the Farm Cart, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to schedules.
• Team Supervision: Train, mentor, and supervise line cooks and cashiers, fostering a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment.
• Quality Control: Ensure all menu items—simple, nutritious, and sustainably sourced—are prepared and presented consistently according to the Farm's standards.
• Inventory & Logistics: Manage daily inventory levels, communicate prep needs to the main kitchen, and oversee the transport of food and supplies to the cart.
• Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a pristine kitchen environment; strictly enforce health, safety, and food handling regulations (HACCP) at all times.
• Visitor Engagement: Act as the lead ambassador for the Farm at the cart, handling complex guest inquiries and modeling how to share the Farm's mission and sustainable practices with visitors.

Core Qualifications

• Leadership Experience: 2+ years of culinary experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Culinary Expertise: Strong background in savory cooking with excellent knife skills and a passion for farm-to-table cuisine (burgers, sandwiches, salads).
• Operational Skills: Experience with inventory management, food costing basics, and POS systems.
• Adaptability: Self-motivated problem solver with the ability to lead a team effectively during high-volume service in varied weather conditions.
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license (willingness to drive farm vehicles is required) and ServSafe Manager certification (we can help you with this).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• There are two steps leading up into the food truck and the walkway inside the cart approximately 3 feet wide. The space inside the food truck is usually shared by 2 - 3 employees. 
• The cart has a continuous fan operating to help with air circulation but there is no heating/cooling element besides the fans.
• Carrying and moving inventory and trash, potentially moving items up/down stairs.
• Carrying items weighing approximately 40 pounds. 
• Maintain a tidy shared workspace as defined by the cleaning checklist and training.
• Working in varied weather conditions.
• Working and moving over uneven terrain.

Benefits 

• For seasonal employees, here is the 2026 benefit summary.

To Apply 

If our vision and mission excite you, we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to the Farm.

Click here to submit an application and please include responses to the following questions. These are not meant to be a writing exercise but to introduce yourself in a meaningful way.

• Tell us about your unique characteristics and life experience that will help you thrive in this role.
• How did you hear about this position?

Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. 

If you need accommodations throughout the application process or have general questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 802-985-8686.