The Market is located at Sweet Roots Farm, a berry and Organic vegetable farm in Charlotte, VT.
We are searching for a full-time, seasonal Market Manager to assist in daily operations of the Market.

Management Responsibilities
Collaborate with Farm owners
Manage the store: both front of house (retail sales, pick-your-own berry sales) and behind the scenes
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors such as local farmers, producers, artisans as well as regional distributors
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, developing and managing staff
Create employee schedules, assign responsibilities, confirm responsibilities/assignments are carried through in Market
Train new employees and provide ongoing education especially regarding Farm grown products
Evaluate staff based on performance and customer feedback
Assist in record keeping to uphold permits, comply with regulations and Organic certification
Navigate human resources issues with support from Farm Owners
Collaborate with Field employees especially Harvest Manager
Marketing via social media, signage, and event planning
Assist in the implementation of all systems

Retail Responsibilities
Complete customer transactions quickly and efficiently using a POS system
Display market goods including a wide array of fresh produce, in an attractive and creative manner
Maintain optimal freshness of Farm grown produce
Receive deliveries of inventory - price, merchandise and restock
Order from specific distributors on a regular basis
Research new products, makers, farmers, etc., to keep our Market filled with the best local products
Open and close register independently
Maintain a clean and welcoming interior and exterior of the market
Strive to build knowledge of products in each department of the store
Assist in the implementation of all systems

Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience in food/grocery related retail and customer service
Minimum of 2 years of experience managing staff
Farm experience a plus but not required
Experience & knowledge handling produce, foods, plants and beverages
Knowledge and experience with local food system, agriculture and food seasonality
Ability to self-manage as well as manage others on a daily basis
Desire to interact with the public and create relationships
Ability to manage time efficiently
Positive attitude, excellent communication skills
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to quickly evolving systems
Attention and passion for details and aesthetic
Ability to move quickly during peak hours
Required to work one weekend day

Compensation
$17-20 based on experience. Employee discount, farm produce, market seconds and farm merch.
Paid time off, relevant conference/workshop compensation, a great community to spend time with!
Position April 1 - November 30. 2023

To Apply:
Please email resume, three references, and scheduling availability to [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you!

Sweet Roots Farm is a diverse Organic vegetable and berry farm in Charlotte, VT. The farm has been in operation for almost 40 years as the Charlotte Berry Farm and became Sweet Roots in 2021. We have 5 acres of blueberries, a few acres of blackberries and black raspberries and about 2-3 acres of Organic diversified vegetables, herbs and flowers. The farm is open for Pick-Your-Own blueberries in July and August. We have an on-farm retail store where our farm grown products are sold. The store also features items from local creators, growers and producers and products we simply love.

We are hiring an experienced, full-time, seasonal Field Crew position

Field Crew tasks include:
Pick blueberries, blackberries and black raspberries
All tasks related to annual production such as propagation seeding, bed preparation, transplanting, weeding and harvesting
General upkeep of farm production areas and community spaces
Assist in Wash and Pack
Assist with Pest/Disease management
Assist with whole farm irrigation
Willingness to take on responsibility (such as propagation house management)
Prune perennial plantings
Assist in all farm projects

Field Crew Qualifications:
At least 1 year of experience in vegetable or berry production required
Willingness to take on shared responsibilities
Ability to take direction from others, work independently or as a team member
Positive attitude, reliable, critical thinker, self-motivated, punctual
Efficient, organized and detail-oriented
Excellent communication skills, willingness to ask questions, ask for help
Ability troubleshoot independently, work in all weather conditions and lift 40 lbs safely
Reliable transportation

Details:
All employees are required to work 1 weekend day
Season is April 1 - October 31, 2023 with potential for extension for right candidate
Compensation includes pay of $15-17 per hour depending on experience and availability, access to farm produce, discount in our retail market, farm merch and great group of folks to spend your time with!

Since 2012, Free Verse Farm has grown medicinal, culinary, and tea herbs to use as the main ingredients in our growing line of herbal tea blends, culinary offerings, and herbal remedies and body care products. We cultivate approximately 2 acres of herbs, and wildharvest from our open meadows, pastures, and woods.

Field crew positions at Free Verse Farm provide the opportunity to experience first-hand what it takes to work on a small herb farm. The work will be mostly in the field, focused on the cultivation of herbs, with employees spending the majority of their time planting, weeding, and harvesting crops, as well as drying and processing herbs.

We are a growing business and there is an opportunity for long-term employment and growth for the right candidates! In addition to Field Assistants, we may also be hiring a Field Manager for the season with a correspondingly higher wage, hours, and responsibilities.

The ideal field crew member:
● Is a hard worker, someone who enjoys manual labor
● Is flexible, patient, and detail-oriented
● Is comfortable working alone, as well as in a group
● Has a positive attitude and a team mentality
● Has a dedicated interest in farming and herbs
● Has previous farming experience (not required, but strongly recommended)

The Details:
● Wages start at $14/hour. Higher wages are dependent upon position and experience level.
● The season runs from approximately May through October. Field crew members are expected to commit for the full season. Depending upon our need, there may be the opportunity to begin the season earlier in the year, and/or continue farm work with us into November and December.
● Field Assistants also often work at our brick-and-mortar Farm Shop in downtown Chelsea, VT

Learn more & apply: https://www.freeversefarm.com/field-crew.html

Do you want to work on a regenerative-organic dairy in the heart of the Mad River Valley? Come be a part of turning our delicious milk into award winning cheeses! We are a small, family run dairy and cheese making operation.

http://www.vontrappfarmstead.com

We are currently seeking a cheesemaker to come join our team.

This job is an excellent opportunity for a cheesemaker to join our small cheesemaking team. The position combines time and duties spent managing the cheese vat as well as cellar affinage.

A desire to continue learning and strong interest in cheesemaking are a must! Some previous/relevant experience is required. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in a career in farmstead cheesemaking. We hold ourselves, and are held to, the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety in our industry. Anyone looking to learn what that takes, will find this job challenging and incredibly interesting.

This position includes work that is repetitive, requires serious attention to detail, and is physically demanding, it also entails lots and lots of cleaning and sanitation.

General Duties Include:

Assisting with and eventually becoming proficient running cheese makes for our four styles of cheese
Brining/Salting Cheese
Affinage Work
Wrapping Cheese
Manage daily tasks and other cheesemakers
Food safety certifications preferred
General knowledge or experience with food safety plans a must

Typical work week approx. 30-40hrs/week.

The cows don't stop making milk, so everyone here has to be willing to work a weekend day. We do our best to give everyone some holidays off but a willingness to work others is necessary. Must live locally or be willing to commute during early hours of the morning.

Benefits include:
-$20/hr + depending on experience
-Paid time off/sick time
-IRA matching retirement plan
-Milk, cheese and meat!
-25% discount on all items sold through our new farm store

Come join our team!!!

Please provide a cover letter and resume.

Diggers' Mirth Collective Farm is looking to hire an experienced person for our farm crew for the 2023 season. We are a 15 acre collectively owned and operated organic vegetable farm located in the Intervale in Burlington. We care deeply about social justice, food access, Beyonce, and the Old North End community where we live and work. We enjoy each other and love what we do and are looking for an industrious, fun person to round out the team. 

Tasks include harvesting, hand weeding, wash/pack, transplanting, deliveries, tarping, possible farmer's market assistance, and other general farm projects. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, a fast learner with an eye for accuracy and efficiency, a good sense of humor and at least two years of mid-sized production farm experience. Strong candidates with other relevant experience in fast paced and/or manual labor fields will be considered. 

This position is M-TH 7:30-4:30ish and runs from late May through mid-November. Wage is $15-$17, depending on experience.

If interested, please email us your resume to [email protected] and tell us who you are and why you'd like the job. 

BIPOC, women, and queer & trans folks strongly encouraged to apply.

Are you interested in local agriculture, economy, and food?
Do you enjoy complex problem-solving and thrive in a fast-paced work environment?
Do you want to work with other passionate people and an organization who appreciates you?

The Center for an Agricultural Economy seeks a Farm Connex Business Manager, with interests and/or experience in logistics, data and relationship management. Working in collaboration with our seasoned Operations Management team in a dynamic work environment, this position will provide direct support to Farm Connex personnel, our producers and customers, manage administration and financial responsibilities, and participate in strategic planning and co-leadership of Farm Connex. This work includes:
-Support of customer relationships, program outreach and communications
-Development & operationalization of annual program budget, business & marketing plan
-Co-manage and support program compliance requirements and deadlines

Position: Farm Connex Business Manager
Reports to: Deputy Director
Schedule: 40-45 hours/week (primarily on-site)
Compensation: Salary range is $55,000-$65,000 (exempt) depending on experience
Benefits: Generous paid time off, SIMPLE IRA, Qualified Small Employer HRA, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance, professional development compensation

To view the full job description including job responsibilities and qualifications visit our website: www.hardwickagriculture.org/jobs

To apply, email [email protected] with your resume, letter of interest, and include Business Manager in your email subject line. We’re interested to hear your thoughts on any life or work experience as it relates to this position. Applicants who go on to interview with us will also be asked to provide references. Our application deadline is February 6, 2023. Initial interviews will begin by February 13, 2023. Let us know if you have any questions!

CAE is a food systems hub in Hardwick, VT whose reach extends statewide and beyond. Our work touches all aspects of the food system in support of rural food businesses, farms, and communities. We work alongside our neighbors and partners to cultivate interdependence, take risks, and initiate change. We invite you to participate in our work to create a rural food system in which everyone has agency, support, and access to local food.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Lareau Farm and Forest in Waitsfield, Vermont has two full time gardener positions available for the 2023 garden season. Year round work may be available in other departments.

The 25 acre farm is located on the west side of the Mad River and is framed by State and Town Forest reserves. The farm is home to the original American Flatbread restaurant, a twelve room farmhouse inn, a wedding pavilion, a restored 19th c. dairy barn that hosts a series of summer art shows, a Community Garden, and the Mad River Valley Shares Victory Garden and farm stand.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The 1-1/2 acre market garden supports the food needs of the restaurant, Inn, wedding pavilion, and special philanthropic projects. The garden is managed for nutrient-density and biodiversity. The work is both physically and mentally engaging and includes soil preparation, planting, weeding, harvesting, organic pest management, compost management, lawn mowing, fence building, animal care (pigs, chickens, and turkeys), wood stacking, light carpentry (optional), various small projects, and speaking about the gardens and farm with visitors and guests (the farm hosts several thousand guests each summer some of whom walk through the gardens). Farm work experience and/or academic training in the life sciences are desirable but not mandatory.

COMPENSATION
Compensation includes a base rate, six paid holidays per year, paid sick leave, and some meals. Gratuity enhanced hours may be available if desired working in our restaurant or Inn. Primitive housing may be available.

APPLY
To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Brittany Atkins (co garden manager) at [email protected] or American Flatbread at Lareau Farm and Forest 46 Lareau Rd. Waitsfield, Vt. 05673. For any additional questions, contact George Schenk (owner) by phone at 802-496-7814 or email Brittany.