We have some amazing new folks joining us this season who are looking for long-term housing options.

We'd love to hear from you if:

- you have a space or know someone who has a space that could house 3-4 people within forty minutes of Fairlee, Vermont

OR/AND

- you're also looking for housing and would want some hard-working, local-food enthusiast friends to share a space with

OR/AND

- you have a living situation currently that you are interested in sharing with some cool new housemates

Looking forward to hearing from ya and thanks so very much for spreading the word.

Be well,
Meg
Root 5 Farm

FARM RETAIL MANAGER

Full-time, Year-round

We are looking for an enthusiastic, sales-driven, and service-minded person to lead our farm retail operations. This position is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about working with a team to devise strategies to achieve sales goals, and who has a deep desire to build meaningful connections within their community.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Farm Retail Manager is responsible for identifying and maximizing retail sales opportunities, working directly with all other department managers, while maintaining the strong values and integrity that define our organization. This person will oversee farmstand retail operations and the Hello Café on a daily basis, with support from the Farmstand and Cafe Leads. The Farm Retail Manager manages sales through local farmers’ markets, wholesale markets, and our new order and delivery program. They will also provide guidance on marketing efforts in order to promote both sales and our mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Retail Management & Planning
Provide leadership to and manage the day-to-day operations of the farmstand and café with support from the Farmstand & Café Leads
Coordinate and collaborate with the Vegetable, Annuals & Perennials, and Kitchen Managers to develop and implement comprehensive plans for retail sales
Develop and retain a well-trained staff that is focused on superior customer relations and educating our community about our produce and products, as well as the overall mission of the farm
Manage the point of sale system for the farmstand, café, and farmers’ markets
Manage order fulfillment for our online order and delivery system
With support from the Farmstand and Café Leads, oversee the development of farmstand displays, merchandising, and point of purchase signage in order to increase farmstand sales
Coordinate staffing, stocking, and merchandising for local farmers’ markets with the Market Lead
Manage the farmstand side of CSA operations, with support from the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator (OEC)
Work with administrative staff and department managers to streamline communications between the farmstand and the rest of the farm

Sales & Budgeting
Complete annual budget projections for sales; regularly monitor and adjust with guidance from the Executive Director
As an active member of the management team, strategize and plan for future sales growth
Work with the Vegetable Production Manager to expand our local wholesale market through communication with restaurants and other local establishments

Other Organizational Responsibilities
Strive to further the mission of CCFEC by building community and striving to improve the quality of customers’ experiences
Support education initiatives and programs as appropriate (festivals, special events)

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills or Experience
2-3 years in a leadership role in a retail environment, ideally in a food retail or farm setting
Proven experience training and motivating staff
Experience managing a point of sale system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience engaging customers in a successful retail sales environment
Detail oriented; comfortable working with numbers, metrics, and spreadsheets
Self-directed and highly motivated
Ability to work well as a team with a diverse set of co-workers

Desired Skills or Experience
At least 3 years of sales management experience, with demonstrated success
Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in organic food sales
Experience managing and optimizing online ordering systems
A strong sense of aesthetics and the ability to create visually appealing retail displays
Knowledge of and enthusiasm about organic and regenerative agriculture is a plus

COMPENSATION
The Farm Retail Manager is a full time year-round position, with flexible hours especially during the off-season. The position is hourly with benefits including health insurance (100% of the group premium is employer paid), paid time off, fresh produce, and a 20% discount in our farmstand and café. Pay starts at $23 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Or apply with a resume and cover letter on our website: cedarcirclefarm.org
We will start interviewing candidates as they apply. The position will remain open until filled.

Head Over Fields is a small, certified organic mixed vegetable farm located in the foothills of Mount Philo in Charlotte, Vermont. We are entering our 3rd growing season, cultivating 3+ acres of vegetables, herbs and flowers with plans to expand. In 2022, we added two 30x96’ high tunnels, a 30x50’ propagation greenhouse and a 65 hp tractor to our team! We have a robust roadside farm stand on busy Rt. 7 to showcase our produce alongside other Vermont-made provisions. Additionally, we attend the Shelburne Farmers Market on Saturdays and distribute wholesale to local restaurants.

We are looking for an experienced individual to manage the roadside farm stand. This is a seasonal, full-time position (40-50 hours/week) from April- December 2023. This person will report directly to the Owner/Farm Manger. The ideal candidate would have the following experience and skills:

-Knowledge of and commitment to Vermont agriculture and artisanal Vermont products
-Familiarity with seasonal produce
-Purchasing
-Working with a wide range of vendors and distributors
-Merchandising, including creation of signage, building displays and marketing materials
-Retail, including use of a Point of Sale (POS) system (such as Square, Shopify, Clover, Toast or similar software)
-Stocking and inventory management
-Superb customer service
-Product selection
-Ability to multitask
-Detail-oriented
-Independent-worker with the maturity and drive to identify and solve challenges
-Organized and the ability to maintain clean workspaces

Responsibilities include
-Managing our retail farm stand, inventory and ordering of third-party products
-Setting up displays
-Managing the cash register and customer check out experience
-Accepting deliveries
-Ensuring invoices match the items received and vendors are paid in a timely manner
-Weekly meeting with the Owner/Farm Manager
-Post-harvest processing, such as bagging greens, cleaning onions or garlic, filling pints/quarts
-Restocking the floor and refrigeration units
-Ensuring produce for sale is of the highest quality and is visibly appealing
-Managing spoils
-Opening and closing the retail farm stand
-Maintaining an accurate weekly timesheet

Compensation:
$18+/hour DOE

Benefits & Perks:
Access to fresh produce. Work in a beautiful location with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. 2 minutes to Mount Philo State Park and 10 minutes to the Town Beach. Employee discount at farm stand. Field space available for personal projects.

To apply, email resume, cover letter and 2-4 references to [email protected]

Head Over Fields is a small, certified organic mixed vegetable farm located in the foothills of Mount Philo in Charlotte, Vermont. We are entering our 3rd growing season, cultivating 3+ acres of vegetables, herbs and flowers with plans to expand. In 2022, we added two 30x96’ high tunnels, a 30x50’ propagation greenhouse and a 65 hp tractor to our team! We have a robust roadside farm stand on busy Rt. 7 to showcase our produce alongside other Vermont-made provisions. Additionally, we have a summer & fall CSA program, attend the Shelburne Farmers Market on Saturdays and distribute wholesale to local restaurants.

We are looking for several hard-working people to assist the Farm Manager in the day-to-day operations associated with vegetable, herb and flower production in the fields. These are seasonal, full-time positions (40 hrs/week) from April-November 2022, however experienced candidates who may be interested in part-time work should still apply. The field crew will report directly to the Owner/Farm Manager. Ideal applicants will have the following experience and skills:

-1-3+ years experience in vegetable production alongside genuine interest in a career in agriculture
-Strong physical and mental work ethic, self-awareness and sense of pace
-Creative problem-solving skills
-Capacity to work in all weather conditions
-Ability to lift 50 lbs.
-Valid Driver’s License
-Ability and willingness to collaborate and work well with others
-Detail-oriented
-Organized with ability to maintain clean workspaces
-Experience/interest in farm operations with diversified markets and outlets; specific interest in retail farm stand operations is a plus
-Independent-worker with the maturity and drive to identify and solve challenges
-Desire to join a small, fast-growing team and farm business with lots of opportunity to grow with it!
-Experience operating tractors or willingness/desire to learn

Responsibilities include:
-Assist in all aspects of vegetable, herb and flower production, from seed to sale (propagation, transplanting, weeding/hoeing, pest management, harvesting, wash/pack, post-harvest handling, distribution, etc.)
-Weekly meeting with Farm Manager
-Adherence to farm safety protocols demonstrating care for the land, tools and equipment
-Record keeping: maintain accurate harvest logs, personal timesheets, etc.
-Desire to work efficiently, openly communicate, ask questions and maintain a positive attitude
-CSA support (packing CSA boxes, staffing weekly pick-up, deliveries, etc.)
-Wholesale deliveries
-Farm Stand support as needed

Compensation:
$13-$15+/hour DOE

*Experienced individuals looking for part-time work encouraged to apply*

Benefits & Perks:
Access to fresh produce. Work in a beautiful location with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. 2 minutes to Mount Philo State Park and 10 minutes to the Town Beach. Employee discount at farm stand. Field space available for personal projects.

To apply, email resume, cover letter and 2-4 references to [email protected]

I have a 28" BCS snowblower attachment in good condition. Shoots the snow 20-30 feet with ease. Has the three-jaw pto. $750.00 Located in Rochester VT.

Seeking a hardworking, motivated assistant for all elements of our small, regenerative, landscaping and nursery business, East Hill Tree Farm (www.easthilltreefarm.com)

East Hill Tree Farm provides the resources to empower the communities in the Winooski Valley and beyond to engage the landscape, enhancing the physical and spiritual vitality for all inhabitants. We offer landscape consultation, design, planting and pruning; we grow fruit and nut trees; and we operate a retail nursery and annual bare-root sale. We grow and work with a wide variety of edible and useful woody species and soil-building techniques to improve the health of our earth and our communities. We work and learn with a spirit of constant curiosity. We endeavor not to plant single trees, but to establish whole ecosystems, in which people play an integral role.

The assistant will work alongside the owner for many tasks, creating opportunities for both on-the-job-training and shared learning. There will be abundant opportunities to to learn about all aspects of the business. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in the mission of the business, curiosity, and a drive to get work done efficiently.

Primary responsibilities include:
-Staff retail nursery, providing thorough, friendly assistance to customers.
-Handle orders and payments with integrity and attention to detail.
-Monitor and maintain the online store.
-Package and check orders for spring bare root tree sale.
-Prune fruit trees for shape, disease management, aesthetics and crop management at residences.
-Plant trees, shrubs and berry patches for customers following established protocols.
-Drive company vehicles to jobs.
-Weed and maintain nursery beds and plantings.
-Maintain a positive attitude and reliable work ethic as part of a small team.
-Check business email account and respond to inquiries, or refer questions to the owner.
-Take pictures for website and social media; update online presence at least monthly.
-Other responsibilities as assigned.

Desired qualifications:
Interest in trees, soil, farming or permaculture. Curiosity.
Motivated and able to work hard and get jobs done.
Reliable and a clear, positive communicator.
Interest and ability to take on greater responsibility and leadership for tasks or jobs.
Valid driver’s license, safe driving skills, and ability to drive a manual-transmission pickup truck.
Attention to safety and health in all contexts.
Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly; ability to free-climb small trees.

There is some ability for the assistant’s particular interests and skills to shape the job. Work hours will vary seasonally and can also be adapted to the needs of the candidate. Pay begins at $17/hr with an opportunity for advancement within the first year.

852 BCS Tractor, Great Shape! 3 seasons old, powerful and able to use most tools available.
4 speed with the last being the high speed transport mode (8-9 mph)
Fully Equipped with: an electric starter and quick hitch bushings for all tools. PTO extension. 5.5" wheel extension, one size up All terrain wheels.

30" Rear Tine Tiller equipped with Precision Depth Roller.

Rotary Plow

38" Lawn Mower with Mowing Sulky

This setup currently retails @ $16,000 plus tax from dealerships.
Please contact me for price.

SUMMER FARMSTAND & CAFÉ CREW

May-August
20 to 40 hrs/wk

Farmstand and Café Crew members work primarily in the farmstand and will be trained to work in the Hello Café as needed. In this customer-facing service role, you must be able to work efficiently and skillfully under pressure. The ideal candidate for this position will have a service-minded attitude, a friendly demeanor, and a strong interest in food, cooking, and local, organic agriculture.

RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties include:

Greeting customers and helping them locate items
Answering questions about the products we sell, our growing practices, CSA, education programs, and farm policies. Directing customers to other departments or administrative staff to get their questions answered in a timely manner.
Ringing up customers and processing payments
Following food safety protocols
Maintaining a clean and presentable workspace

Farmstand duties include:

Setting up, breaking down, and restocking produce displays
Receiving and stocking merchandise
Assisting customers with CSA signups. Setting up and adding value to CSA Cards, with the help of the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
Answering the phones as needed and distributing messages

Hello Café duties include:

Preparing hot and cold coffee and espresso drinks, teas and lemonades
Serving baked goods
Communicating with the Farm Kitchen to keep baked goods stocked
Stocking and keeping track of inventory

QUALIFICATIONS
Prior customer service, barista, or retail experience is a plus but not required. Applicants should be excellent communicators, possess strong attention to detail, and be able to operate a cash register, do simple math, and make change. All applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and be comfortable spending a full shift on their feet.

Applicants must be able to work weekends. This position is 5 days per week, one or two weekend shifts per week, and up to 40 hours/week.

COMPENSATION
The Summer Farmstand and Café Crew is a seasonal position, ideal for people who are looking for work during their summer break. Full and part-time positions are available, 20-40 hours per week from mid-late May through the end of August. This position is hourly with benefits including sick time accrual, fresh produce, and a discount to our farmstand. Salary is $14-17/hr depending on work experience.

TO APPLY
Fill out an employment application on our website: cedarcirclefarm.org
Please notify us of all planned vacations in your application.

FULL-SEASON FARMSTAND & CAFÉ CREW

Mid-April to December
20 to 40 hrs/wk

Farmstand and Café Crew members work primarily in the farmstand and will be trained to work in the Hello Café as needed. In this customer-facing service role, you must be able to work efficiently and skillfully under pressure. The ideal candidate for this position will have a service-minded attitude, a friendly demeanor, and a strong interest in food, cooking, and local, organic agriculture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General duties include:

Greeting customers and helping them locate items
Answering questions about the products we sell, our growing practices, CSA, education programs, and farm policies. Directing customers to other departments or administrative staff to get their questions answered in a timely manner.
Ringing up customers and processing payments
Following food safety protocols
Maintaining a clean and presentable workspace

Farmstand duties include:

Setting up, breaking down, and restocking produce displays
Receiving and stocking merchandise
Assisting customers with CSA signups. Setting up and adding value to CSA Cards, with the help of the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
Answering the phones as needed and distributing messages

Hello Café duties include:

Preparing hot and cold coffee and espresso drinks, teas and lemonades
Serving baked goods
Communicating with the Farm Kitchen to keep baked goods stocked
Stocking and keeping track of inventory

QUALIFICATIONS
Prior customer service, barista, or retail experience is a plus but not required. Applicants should be excellent communicators, possess strong attention to detail, and be able to operate a cash register, do simple math, and make change. All applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and be comfortable spending a full shift on their feet.

Applicants must be able to work weekends. This position is 5 days per week, one or two weekend shifts per week, and up to 40 hours/week.

COMPENSATION
This is a seasonal position, 20-40 hours per week from mid-April through October, with the option to work part-time hours in November and December. The Full-Season Farmstand and Café Crew is an hourly position with benefits including sick time accrual, fresh produce, and a discount to our farmstand. Salary is $14-17/hr depending on work experience.

TO APPLY
Fill out an employment application on our website: cedarcirclefarm.org
Please notify us of all planned vacations in your application.