The Intervale Center is accepting applications for our Conservation Nursery Crew to support conservation efforts by assisting in tree harvest, planting, and general nursery tasks, as well as participating in invasive species removal and stewardship projects. An ideal candidate is energetic and enthusiastic about working outdoors and being part of team. The position is full-time and seasonal beginning April 3 through May 31, 2023, with the possibility to extend beyond the spring.

Intervale Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity of experience, background, and perspective to enrich our work. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. The full job description with instructions on how to apply can be found at https://www.intervale.org/get-involved#employment-banner.

Pistil Production is a women owned/run flower farm in Morristown VT. We grow over 100 varieties of specialty cut ornamentals for wholesale and for use in our designs for events. Weekly orders are fulfilled May-October (often November) to local and regional flower shops, event designers, restaurants and individuals. Pistil Production grows on 4 acres, 2 greenhouses and applies a no/low till cultivation system.

Farming encompasses many skills and tasks and we are looking for a fun, hardworking individual to join us in the fields! Regular field work includes: plant propagation, bed prep, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, packing, soil ammending, and all aspects of annual & perennial cultivation. Other tasks throughout the season may include: greenhouse construction, irrigation infrastructure, new establishment of future growing fields and more.

Previous farming experience, knowledge of plant cultivation, tools and equipment is preferred but we will gladly train the right person. A strong body, will and love of nature is a must! As well as the ability to work and communicate efficiently with a small crew and alone.

Pistil Production values the nuance and details of agriculture, horticulture, and art. We value hard work outdoors, sytematic approaches, creativity, and tangible progress.

Qualifications:

• drivers license
• lift 50 lbs reliable
• work in all weather
• communicative and accepting of feedback
• interest in farming and flowers and always learning more

This position is May-Nov. part time to start (18-20 hrs/week) with potential for full-time. Pay based on experience. We do not offer housing. This is a paid position that requires one to have reliable transportation to/from work.

We are so excited to welcome a new crew member this 2023 season! We make sure to have good times while we work! If this job sounds like a good fit for you, please be in touch!

Be part of a new municipal program to provide food for food-insecure folks in the capitol city! Spend a season learning about no-till farming, running a low-income farm-stand, Meals on Wheels programming, and how to build community through service and volunteerism. You’ll gain a ton of practical skills and have a chance to practice your leadership through leading volunteers. No experience is required in the above fields, only a willingness to learn and an ability to value community and collaborate with others. Montpelier Parks & Trees mission is to steward Montpelier’s Parks, Trees, and Natural Areas for the enjoyment and health of all. This position is geared towards supporting the FEAST initiative of the City of Montpelier. The FEAST initiative is a collaboration between the Parks & Trees Department, the Recreation Department, and the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, with a purpose to grow, process, and distribute food to food-insecure folks and older adults. Position begins March 1st, 2023 and ends August 11th, 2023. Some flexibility with the start and end date. This position is Half Time: Requires 915 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 26 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $13,500 (pre-tax), and an education award of $3,247.50 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. To Apply: https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions

New Village Farm is hiring day camp counselors for our three summer camps: Pathfinders Camp (ages 5-6), Farm & Garden Camp (ages 6-11, plus Counselors-in-Trainings or CITs from age 12+), and Crew Camp (ages 10+).

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Our summer camp counselors are the backbone of our summer here at New Village. We host around 300 campers over the course of the summer, many of whom return year after year because they love the blend of freedom, trust, responsibility, and fun at the core of our programs.

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Our camps:

Pathfinders (ages 5-6): Pathfinders is a program designed to serve our youngest campers with smaller group sizes and a space all their own for exploration, imagination, and the joyful work of the farm. This program eases newcomers into the magic and responsibility of work with animals and plants at a moderate pace. We follow a rhythm similar to Farm and Garden Camp; we spend our morning working with the animals and in the garden, and our afternoons are spent exploring the woods, quarry, fields, and marshes around the farm, and diving into the interests that emerge from the group. Projects can range from animal care, gardening, carpentry, wilderness skills, nature crafts, painting, and whatever we dream up together. Those applying to lead Pathfinders must have relevant, professional experience working with 4-6 year old children. Our Pathfinders camp will run for only 8 weeks of summer, taking off the week of August 21st-25th. In Pathfinders, there are 2 counselors for the 12 campers plus at least 2 CITs.

Farm & Garden Camp (ages 6-11, plus CITs from age 12+): Farm and Garden Camp is our longest-running program. We are committed to their participation in the stewardship of animals, farms, gardens, and wild spaces. We build our programs around their love of nature and animals, their capacity for kindness, their competence in work, and their right to belong. Mornings are spent working with animals and in the garden. Afternoons are spent in a mixture of free play and planned activities, including craft and construction projects, marsh/field/forest play, and lots of animal time. In F&G, there are 3 counselors for the 18 campers, plus at least 4 CITs.

Crew Camp (ages 10+): The focus of this camp is continuing to grow the skills and competence of the many kids who value animal husbandry, gardening and outdoor engagement. Crew members are responsible for the execution of all chores that go beyond the scope of the younger camps, including milking cows, daily pasture rotations and fence maintenance, gardening, etc. Crew also engages in carpentry and other projects that serve the farm’s infrastructure. In Crew, there are 2 counselors for the 8 campers, no CITs.

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Required Qualities:

- Relevant educational or childcare experience

- Prior farm experience, in livestock or veg, is preferred but not required

- A passion for the outdoors and the work of farming and gardening

- A passion for fostering nature awareness, mindfulness, wonder, and creativity

- The ability to direct and support farm chore times for a mixed-age group, so that they experience satisfaction and competence

- The ability to support kids in pursuing healthy, self-directed projects and interests

- Exceptional group management skills

- A Behavior = Communication approach to discipline, familiarity with restorative practices

- Professional and compassionate interpersonal skills

- Exceptional intuition and judgment, and willingness to use it

- Reliable transportation (car, bus, or ability to coordinate carpooling with other counselors)

- A personal cell-phone for inter-counselor communication

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Responsibilities include:

- Managing the arc of the camp day, including farm chores (goat milking, chicken & bunny chores, pasture management, garden tasks, etc.)

- Leading morning and closing circles

- Teaching daily nature skills (weaving with cattails, plant-ID, natural dyeing, spinning wool, fire by friction, building skills, clay, etc)

- Mediating challenges within the group using restorative practices

- Teaching and practicing safe farm boundaries

- Co-leading with our counselors and other farm staff

- Managing the CIT program (mentoring, giving feedback, etc.)

- Managing verbal communication with parents

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The counselor position runs from M-F 8-3:30 pm. The program runs from June 12th-August 25th. The first week is devoted to staff training. We will take off the week of July 3rd-7th. Additionally, there are many opportunities to work with students on-farm prior to the beginning of the camp season. We are currently hiring an educator to co-lead Farm School on Tuesdays and Fridays in the Spring (starting in March), and for After School in the Spring (Mondays 2:30-5:15 pm, Wednesdays 1:45-5:15 pm, Thursdays 2:30-5:15 pm).

Hourly wage $15-20 dependent upon experience. If you are looking for local housing, please reach out!

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Please send a cover letter, resume, contact information, and two references to [email protected]. In your cover letter, please write about why you’d like to work in farm-based education, what you think feels unique about NVF, what skills/activities you’d like to bring to the work, and your relevant experience working with kids and farming. Please indicate your preference between Pathfinders, Farm & Garden Camp, or Crew Camp in your cover letter.

We commit to replying to every applicant. If you have not heard back from us within two weeks, please send us a nudge – we’re out farming!

River’s Bend Design LLC is entering its 23rd year as one of the first organic landscaping companies in Vermont. Founder/owner, Sarah Holland, was a graduate of the first NOFA-accreditated Organic Land Care course in 2001 and has conscientiously promoted and provided mentorship in organic/ ecological landscaping, design and plant selection practices throughout Northern Vermont since. The business has developed a long-term client list and provides services throughout the year, starting with a late winter Fruit Tree Pruning Program and seasonal maintenance through mid November. Design/install services are requested consistently from the pool of maintenance clients but also reliably through word-of-mouth and the website (www.rbdesignvt.com). River’s Bend Design is known for innovative and ecological design including roof gardens, edible landscapes, water and rain gardens all of which feature attention to soil testing and native plant selection. The business proudly provides competitive wages and a positive work atmosphere. Most crew members return year to year for the mentorship and professional development opportunity. This is a turn-key company which will enthusiastically provide transitional support.

Title: Elmore Roots Nursery is hiring multiple positions!

Elmore Roots is hiring for two great positions:

Tree Nursery Assistant

Customer Service and Sales Representative

Elmore Roots is a small organic fruit tree, nut tree, and berry plant nursery with a big heart and over 40 years of experience. We are based in Elmore, about 15 minutes drive from Hardwick, Morrisville and Worcester or 30 minutes from Montpelier.

We seek reliable, gentle, upbeat people to join our crew of plant lovers.

Positions include assisting seasoned staff with tasks such as order fulfillment, grounds keeping, plant care, and customer service.

Our season runs approximately March 27 - Dec 1. A full-time work week at Elmore Roots is about 35 hours per week. Must be available for some Sundays, especially April-June.

For a full job description and details on how to apply, please visit our website at www.elmoreroots.com. No phone calls, please.

Thank you!

Bear Roots Farm Seeking: Assistant Farm Manager
Bear Roots Farm is comprised of 355 acres of mixed fields, woods, pastures and marsh resting between Barre and Williamstown VT. Bear Roots Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm, producing 20+ acres of vegetables, with an extensive 90+ acre cover crop rotation. We grow over 100 varieties of vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. We produce year round using high tunnel greenhouses and grow 100,000+lbs of storage crops. Our produce is distributed through our year round farm store, ”The Roots Farm Market,” in Middlesex, VT and through our regional wholesale distribution.
We are looking for an Assistant Farm Manager to join the Bear Roots Farm sta. The Assistant Farm Manager will work closely with the Farm Owner and H2A field crew to ensure timely and ecient daily operations. This position incorporates all aspects of the farming operation including wash room, field work, and administrative work. We are a small but ecient, productive team that works together to ensure the farm operates eciently. Our crew has over 60 years of combined growing experience. Ideally, we are looking for a long term commitment with the intention of, after one year, the assistant manger moving into the farm manager position.
Assistant Farm Manager Responsibilities
● Guiding H2A crew with tasks including: interpretation of seeding logs, field maps, daily objectives, and organization in the pack house
● Maintain and establish wholesale accounts, communicate with customers via email/phone and administer invoices using quickbooks
● Oversee wholesale and farm market packout including weighing and labeling of all products
● Communicate and coordinate with store sta
● Delivering to wholesale sites and our farm store
● Assisting farm owner with the production plan, field map, and seeding schedules
● Assisting farm owner with hiring & training seasonal sta

● Assist farm owner with tractor operations: field work (disc, plow, seed, spread, fork lift) & maintenance
● Assist farm owner with on farm projects that may include: basic carpentry, building high tunnels, & general repairs/maintenance
Qualifications and Qualities
Qualifications necessary:
● 2-3 years of vegetable production or horticulture experience with some management
experience preferred but not required for the right person
● Strong communication (oral and written) skills, positive attitude, solution-oriented
● Strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail
● Ability to share and accept feedback in a team environment
● Ability to use (or willingness to learn) Quickbooks & Google docs/sheets
● Passion and interest in working/learning about small-scale, low-input, sustainable
vegetable and herb production
● Ability to work eciently and eectively both independently and as a team member
with minimal supervision
● Ability to work quickly and eciently
● Have some experience working with or around tractors and equipment
● Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
● 2-year commitment to the job preferred
● Ability to frequently lift 25-50 pounds
● Proper attention to equipment safety is a must
● Self-starter, self-disciplined, goal orientated
● Must have reliable transportation and be punctual
Compensation
Compensation package:
● $38,000-$45,000/yearly salary dependent on experience
● 1 bedroom, year-round housing with basic utilities included
● March 15-December 15th 40+ hours/week
● December 16th-March 14th 20-15 hours/week
● Access to farm-grown produce
To apply please submit a brief letter of interest, a resume, and three relevant references to Jon:
[email protected]

Trenchers Farmhouse is an artisan pasta manufacturer & farm, growing heirloom vegetables and raising pasture hens to create sustainable fresh pastas and sauces. Grow with Trenchers Farmhouse as our kitchen manager! We are searching for a passionate person to help lead our farm grown pasta making team! FT/year-round, no nights!

Trenchers Farmhouse holds our kitchen to the highest standards in all areas. Our kitchen and farm is a prestigious Slow Food Snail of Approval site. No detail or ingredient is too small to be treated with the utmost respect and care. Therefore, we are searching for a Kitchen Manager who is detail oriented as well as has the ability to see beyond their daily task list to ensure all team members are supported and thriving.

Trenchers Farmhouse is a community oriented, equal opportunity employer who takes great pride in investing in our employees through empowerment, respect, education and balance.

Other Tasks Include but are not limited to:
Prepare and oversee daily pasta production in accordance with recipes and standards set by Trenchers Farmhouse.
Manage and execute daily pasta and sauce production as well as daily cleaning, production, FIFO system and logs.
Proper time management and deadline execution is a must.
Desire to learn, better our team, and grow together.
Work with both our farm and kitchen teams so all staff are appropriately trained and supported in their tasks.
Working closely with Chef to continue fostering and building an engaging team environment.
Assist in food inventory and control while properly receiving and storing delivered items.
Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, hygiene, and other health and safety guidelines.

Job Requirements:
Willing to teach culinary skills! The candidate should be able to follow and keep systems in place. Time management, attention to detail, take and follow processes/instructions.
Working with a “sense of urgency” and a team first, positive attitude is a must.
Maintain strict food safety & sanitation requirements and log books.
Applicant must be able to lift 50# and stand for 8 hours.
Experience:
Minimum two years of culinary preparation experience and/ or managerial experience a bonus
Applicants must possess current & valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and a current working smartphone.
Must be over 18 years of age, or with 2+ years of full time work experience.

Position Details & Compensation
Hourly pay rate of $20- $25 depending on experience
4 month probationary period
7 days paid vacation after 6 months
7 days paid sick leave after 4 months
30 minute provided Farm Lunches
Full Time Position with semi-flexible schedule. Ideally can work Saturday - Wednesday, Thursday - Monday or Friday - Tuesday but can be discussed.

Please send your resume with a cover letter about yourself and why you’d like to work with us. We will contact you to schedule an interview.
Learn more about us www.trenchersfarmhouse.com

Looking for a unique farm & food environment filled with opportunity to grow, get your hands in the soil and work in a full circle food system? Join our 2023 team! We are looking for multiple people to join our growing pasta farm team. Flexible scheduling and hours, delicious farm lunches as well as a team-oriented learning environment! Be part of the whole process, from seed to harvest and creating to pasta. Full or Part Time positions available!

Our kitchen and farm is a prestigious Slow Food Snail of Approval site. We grow and produce artisan pastas and sauces that nurture our soil. No detail or ingredient is too small to be treated with the utmost respect and care.

Trenchers Farmhouse is a community oriented, equal opportunity employer who takes great pride in investing in our employees through empowerment, respect, education and balance.
Jobs include:
Assisting in Pasta and Vegetable Processing
Packaging, labeling and properly storing Pastas and Sauces
Basic Vegetable Preparations
Kitchen Cleaning, dishwashing and sanitizing duties
Daily Logs
Assisting in Vegetable farm duties
Cleaning vegetables & eggs
Bed preparation
Seeding & transplanting
Trellising
Harvesting
Assisting in general chicken duties

Scheduling Information:
Part time or Full time positions available. Seasonal Positions also available.

Pay information:
$14-17$ per hour
30 minute farm lunches included
Weekly farm & kitchen “seconds”
Employee discount on all products

Please email resume as well as a cover letter introducing yourself as well as why you are interested in the position.
Learn more about our farm & kitchen at www.trenchersfarmhouse.com