Company description

Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on over 50 acres of conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing organic regenerative agriculture systems for our annual vegetable and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community.

Our farm is a community hub with a farmstand, retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, a cut flower garden, education programs, and unique CSA options. It's a place where folks can learn about and deepen their appreciation for organic regenerative agriculture.

Our staff is a reflection of our community and is the most essential aspect of our farm. When you join our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to our greater mission of promoting organic, regenerative farming and the transition to a localized food economy!

Job description

Seasonal, Full Time
April-October

We believe it takes self-initiative, constant and thoughtful communication, a strong belief in the purpose/impact of our work, creativity, and love and appreciation for one another in order to accomplish the challenge that is diversified vegetable farming. We are currently seeking agriculturalists (or folks with experience in other related hands-on trades) who are ready to be a vibrant part of our mission to grow healthy and abundant food for our community in an ecologically conscious way.

As a member of our team you should expect to be involved in the day-to-day planning and problem solving involved in the operation of our farm. Together we grow vegetables and berries on ~15 acres in a given year while managing the fallow years for a remaining 15. In addition to our outdoor space we grow extended season crops in 10 high tunnels and produce retail vegetable starts for sale in conjunction with our Annuals and Perennials team. Our focus is on the full cultivation of the crops we grow at Cedar Circle, from seed to washed-and-packed product, and our farmstand team takes it from there.

One of the most exciting aspects of diversified vegetable farming is the variety of work involved. While specializing and honing skills in one particular area enables a farmer to take pride and ownership in the work that they do, having a varied set of responsibilities keeps the work sustainable, interesting, and engaging. Our team is always working towards a model that provides both of these experiences for all team members.

Responsibilities

The Wash/Pack Lead supports all aspects of Cedar Circle's farm operations with a primary focus on overseeing the wash/pack and its operations, and keeping thorough and constant communication with our produce outlets to ensure quality, display, and punctuality standards are being met.

This position is unique in that it facilitates the relationships between the vegetable production team, kitchen, farmstand, and wholesale accounts. Primary tasks include making sure that both departments are well stocked, that waste is being properly managed and recaptured via the kitchen and that feedback from these two outlets is being communicated back to the production team so that we can ensure the highest quality of produce. Wholesale responsibilities would primarily consist of fulfillment though opportunities to work directly with wholesalers is a possibility.

An interest in facilitating strong communication and devising efficient, repeatable workflows is a must. When available, the Wash/Pack Lead participates in, and leads, daily farm tasks including field cultivation, planting, irrigation, weeding, vegetable harvests, tractor work and more.

For a full list of the core day-to-day responsibilities of the Wash/Pack Lead, visit our job site: https://cedarcirclefarm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1691426.

Qualifications

• At least two seasons previous vegetable farming experience
• Comfortability in managing people and competency delivering clear directions
• Experience leading a team
• Clear, concise recordkeeping and note taking skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strict attention to detail
• Strong understanding of washing and packing standards
• Positive, energetic interpersonal skills and passion for mentoring new farmers
• Ability to take direction, ask for help/clarity, and give/accept constructive feedback on work and technique
• Clear, consistent communication skills
• Flexible, creative, and able to perform well in diverse conditions and under pressure
• Ability to work for long durations in inclement weather - standing, sitting, bending over, or kneeling
• Ability to lift 40 lbs regularly
• Ready to commit for more than one season

Compensation

The Wash/Pack Lead is hourly position with benefits including paid sick leave, fresh produce, a 20% discount at our farmstand and cafe, access to an employee assistance program, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer safe harbor match. Salary range is $18-20/hr, depending on qualifications.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

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Deadline

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