Part-time farm work in Lamoille County: Property upkeep, some tractor work, plowing, shoveling, large animal care (5 Belgian draft horses) Handling firewood and keeping an outdoor wood boiler going through the winter. Ideal candidate would love the outdoors, physical work, and be winter hardy. Possible partial exchange for a place to live if needed. Pay is negotiable as there are a few variables that could be considered depending on the individual and the workload.

The City of Montpelier Parks and Trees Department is hiring a Community Conservation Coordinator!

This position involves building trails, growing food for the City's meals on wheels program, and maintaining Montpelier's urban forest. The coordinator will learn skills in trail building, farming, event planning, forestry, arbory, and youth leadership. It is perfect for someone who loves outdoor physical work as well as community-building.

This is a full-time (40 hrs/wk for 48 wks) AmeriCorps position in collaboration with the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB). Members will receive a living allowance of $25,500 (pre-tax) plus an education award of $6,495 (also pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. This position also includes a wide variety of training and conference opportunities, such as Game of Logging chainsaw certifications.

The position begins September 12th, 2022 and ends August 11th, 2023. The deadline to apply is August 24th 2022. Apply through the VHCB AmeriCorps portal: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=…

Please refer to the full position description for more details: https://vhcb.org/sites/default/files/programs/americorps/Mont%20Parks_2…

Finally, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] with any questions!

Taking orders now for VOF certified rye straw from Thornhill Farm in Greensboro. Average 32” length square bales are $12 each. Delivery possible. Call/Text Nick Hammond [email protected] 802.349.4067 or Todd Hardie [email protected] 802.441.3176. leave a message and we will get back to you.

We are an eco conscious living community located in Johnson Vt. consisting of 7 adults ages 21-65 and two children. We are looking for a new resident who is an experienced gardener to manage the community resident garden in exchange for private cabin with access to community kitchen with shower, laundry and WIFI. We gather weekly for potlucks, sauna and yoga/meditation classes. On the property is a large earth ship greenhouse where food is grown all year long. There is also a root cellar and arts/crafts studio. We are open to having the position start now or in April-Oct 2023. We are located on a mountain on large parcel of land with great hiking/skiing trails we get lots of snow in the winter. Hourly wage available during busy times if you work over your exchange hours to discourage commuting.

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is hiring for multiple seasonal positions in our farmstand, kitchen, and vegetable production fields.

Read more & apply: https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/employment

FARMSTAND CREW
Looking for individuals to start in August or early September and help us close out the season. Full-time hours available through the end of October, then part-time until we close on December 18th. Retail experience preferred.

BARISTA
Looking for an individual with barista experience to start in August or early September and work full time in the Hello Café until it closes at the end of October. This person will have the option to continue working part-time in the farmstand until we close on December 18th.

KITCHEN CREW
Looking for individuals to start as soon as possible and help us close out the season. Experience
working in a kitchen or bakery is preferred but not required. Will train the right candidate. Full-time hours available until November, then part-time until we close on December 18th.

VEGETABLE PRODUCTION CREW
Looking for individuals to help further Cedar Circle Farm’s mission promoting organic, regenerative farming and a localized food economy. Duties include: cultivating our production fields and high tunnels, propagation house work, hand weeding and hoeing, transplanting, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and field work with appropriate implements. Full time through October.

The Annual and Perennial Lead is responsible for assisting the department manager with all stages of planning and implementing our annual and perennial department growing environments at Cedar Circle including our propagation areas, greenhouses, garden retail area, outdoor gardens and perennial nursery. Your primary responsibilities will include helping to hire, train and lead a team to implement the department’s seasonal and daily work plans.

This is a year-round position, full-time March through October and part-time November through February.

Qualifications:
- At least one full season previous greenhouse production and/or plant propagation experience
- At least one full season working with cut flower/ outdoor gardens and nursery crops
- Experience training and working with a seasonal team

The Annual and Perennial Lead is an hourly position with benefits including health benefits (50% of the individual premium is employer paid), paid time off, fresh produce, and a 20% discount to our farm stand. Pay range is $17-18/hour, depending on qualifications.

Read the full job description and apply at https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/employment#ap-lead

ABOUT CEDAR CIRCLE:
Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center is a community hub with a farmstand, education center, retail greenhouses, a cut flower garden, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, and acres of certified organic vegetables & fruits with a unique CSA program.

Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our farm and to educating others about agricultural practices and the importance of supporting farms that improve and nourish our natural resources. We are looking for a detail oriented, positive team member to manage our greenhouse and outdoor cut flower systems, develop a robust perennial/native/edible plant enterprise and who is eager to be involved in a mission driven organization that focuses on agricultural education and research.

The Annual and Perennial Manager is responsible for all stages of planning and implementing our annual and perennial department growing environments at Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center, including propagation areas, greenhouses, garden retail area, outdoor cut flower garden and perennial nursery.

This is a part-time year-round position. Full-time February-October, Part-time November-January. (Full-time year round potential for candidates with ideal skill set and ability to help grow the department).

Qualifications:
- At least two seasons previous greenhouse growing & plant propagation experience and two season of outdoor garden/ flower garden/ nursery experience
- Comfortable developing and leading workshops and training opportunities
- Knowledge of regenerative agriculture and passion for growing native, medicinal, edible and/or pollinator plants
- Knowledge of and experience with pest scouting, IPM, and organic pest control

The Annual and Perennial Manager is an hourly position with benefits including sick time accrual, health insurance contributions, fresh produce, and discount to our farm stand. Salary starts at $20/hour plus, DOE.

Read the full job description and apply at: https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/employment#ap-mgr

ABOUT CEDAR CIRCLE FARM:
Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center is a community hub with a farmstand, education center, retail greenhouses, a cut flower garden, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, and acres of certified organic vegetables & fruits with a unique CSA program.

Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our farm and to educating others about agricultural practices and the importance of supporting farms that improve and nourish our natural resources. We are looking for a detail oriented, positive team member to manage our greenhouse and outdoor cut flower systems, develop a robust perennial/native/edible plant enterprise and who is eager to be involved in a mission driven organization that focuses on agricultural education and research.

Looking to purchase 35-70 yards of organic cow manure/composted cow manure. If anyone has any leads, please let me know!

The Operations Director leads the day-to-day operations of Rural Vermont and contributes to communications and development. This dynamic position offers a satisfying mix of routine tasks, behind-the-scenes magic-making, and creativity. The ideal applicant would bring:

- office management experience;
- bookkeeping skills;
- communications expertise;
- technical know-how;
- the ability to work independently; and,
- a sincere commitment to social, ecologic, and economic justice in agriculture (and beyond).

This is a great opportunity to be part of this tiny (but mighty!) organization and support our advocacy work to build healthy, resilient, and equitable farm and food systems.

Details:

- 25 hours/week (some flexibility for the right person!)
- $24-26/hour starting pay
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Option to work some hours remotely
- Dog-friendly office
- Position open until filled

Full job description and info about how to apply at https://www.ruralvermont.org/employment