I am a service coordinator for an individual in Chittenden County who has an intellectual disability and is interested in volunteering at a local farm to work with animals. They're open to mucking stalls, grooming, feeding, watering, and more! They are a wonderful individual and hope to contribute to their community by finding meaningful volunteer opportunities amongst Vermont's farmers. 

Farm Manager (Year-Round)

Grass Cattle Company – Charlotte, Vermont

Position Overview
Grass Cattle Company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Farm Manager to lead day-to-day operations of our pasture-based meat enterprise. This is a salaried, full-time position based in Charlotte & Hinesburg Vermont.

You’ll work closely with owner Steve to manage cattle. Your primary responsibilities will be daily chores, poultry, on-farm stores, farmers markets, and events throughout the year. The average workweek ranges from 40–45 hours during the grazing season (mid-April through mid-October), with lighter winter weeks typically between 25–40 hours, depending on weather and workload.

You’ll work Saturdays at the Burlington Farmers Market and occasionally Sundays for burger events, with two consecutive weekdays off. However, when Steve is away and no other employees are available, you may be responsible for chores up to 7 days a week. Those additional two days per week usually require only 1–2 hours of chores (depending on season), but you will be the primary decision-maker and point of contact for the farm during those rare periods.

Even on lighter winter weeks, you are considered on-call during your five assigned workdays. If an issue arises—like a broken waterer or livestock emergency—you’re expected to return to the farm to resolve it, typically any time before 5:30 PM, unless you’ve scheduled paid time off (PTO) in advance.

Key Responsibilities

Grazing Season (Mid-April – Mid-October)

• Assist in Cattle Management: Assist with daily pasture rotations for a 75-head Angus herd; support winter hay feeding and infrastructure work as needed. Experience with livestock handling is preferred, but we will train motivated, long-term candidates.
   
• Lead The Pastured Poultry Program

• Meat Chickens: Raise ~800 broilers per season. Tasks include feeding, watering, daily pasture moves, and coordinating seven on-farm processing days.
   
• Layer Hens: Care for ~150 hens including feeding, egg collection, washing, packing, and mobile coop management.
  
   
• Farm Stores: Maintain our Charlotte and Hinesburg self-serve stores: restocking, signage, cleanliness, and basic inventory.
   
• Farmers Market: Lead our Saturday booth at the Burlington Farmers Market—set-up, cooking burgers, managing staff and customer experience.
   
• Events: Support burger pop-ups and multiple annual on-farm events, helping with prep, logistics, and guest experience.
   
• Infrastructure & Maintenance: Assist with mowing, fencing, small construction projects, pasture water systems, and other seasonal upkeep.
   
• Enterprise Development: Collaborate with Steve on future enterprises including pork, lamb, and agritourism (e.g. goat cuddling, pumpkin patches).
  
   

Winter Season (Mid-October – Mid-April)

• Livestock: Feed round bales to cattle, maintain layer hen systems.
   
• Farm Stores: Keep stores clean, stocked, and accessible (including snow removal with shovel).
   
• Farmers Market: Staff and attend winter market Saturdays, (every other Saturday with some breaks hear and there)
   
• Projects: Contribute to seasonal maintenance, construction, and special projects.
  
   

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $40,000–$47,000/year (based on experience)
  Higher pay is considered for candidates with experience in livestock handling, poultry operations, fencing, pasture water systems, tractor use, construction, retail, or events.
   
• 3 weeks paid vacation (with the expectation of completing essential chores on most holidays)
• $250/month farm store credit
• Tip share from the farmers market burger booth
• Workers Compensation insuranc
• Paid sick time (1 hour earned per 52 hours worked, up to 40 hours/year)
• Annual bonus potential (up to 3% of salary)
• Year-round trailer or tiny home hookup available on-site

Looking for 1 awesome new housemate to share a 3 bedroom farmhouse in Hinesburg starting July 1st, for a 4 month sublease. Perfect for anyone doing seasonal work in the area and looking for affordable housing!

The house has two comfortable/spacious (!) living rooms, a big kitchen with new dishwasher, a dining room, a pantry, a washer and dryer, 1 bathroom, and a large outdoor space with space for bonfires & such. Awesome location: short walk to Hinesburg Area Recreation Trails, Trillium Hill Farm, Lantman’s Market, and 25 minute drive to Burlington or Bristol. 

The available bedroom comes unfurnished and measures 13.5’ 11.5' including a closet. Rather, there is space just outside the room that is dedicated as a storage area for that bedroom. There is more storage in a rustic garage which is good for bikes, boats, & other gear.

FYI, the bedroom(s) and bathroom are located upstairs.

Existing housemates are two 20-something farmers. Things each or both of us like: spending time outside, making yummy food, soil health, having fun with friends, reading, yoga, biking, hiking, laughing, SNL, world peace, creativity, music, plants, tea… We are a social household but also turn in & rise early, so we are mindful of sharing space respectfully. We prioritize maintaining good vibes and clear communication at home & look forward to sharing this space with someone else who is positive, respectful of each other and household shared items, friendly, environmentally responsible, conversational, and c.l.e.a.n.s up after themself and helps out around the house/follows the chore chart :)

Must be about composting, recycling, conserving heat/water/electricity, and being LGBTQIA+ friendly and otherwise inclusive. 

Must have a history of paying rent on time. 

Sorry, no 420, no smoking/vaping, no drugs, no undergraduates, nor pets.

Unless the landlord increases the rent (which is possible), rent is $667 per month plus utilities (average utilities last year were ~$80/month per person + $250 for heat throughout winter per person). Plus a security deposit of $667.

Think this sounds like a good fit for ya? Let us know by sharing a bit about yourself, what resonates with you about our listing,  and what questions you have about this situation. Thanks for reading & take good care!

Contact Kacey Gutierrez at (310)293-2016 or [email protected]