We are seeking part time farm help for the 2022 season. We are a small, family-run, certified organic vegetable and cut flower farm in Topsham, VT. Join our team this summer for a rewarding experience growing food and blooms for our community!
Harvest/Wash Pack Assistant:
Position runs from May 3 through the end of September
Hours:
-Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
7:30am-4:30pm with a one hour lunch break
**potential for additional hours on Saturdays at the Norwich farmers market as a childcare assistant from from 7am-2:30pm
Duties will include:
-vegetable harvest for CSA and farmers’ market
-vegetable washing and packing
-weeding (hoeing and hand-weeding)
-transplanting of vegetable and flower starts
-assistance with on farm projects
-occasional cut flower harvest
Applicants should be:
-comfortable working in all weather conditions
-able to carry at least 50lbs
-have a passion for local food systems and organic agriculture
-consistency and attention to detail
-have consistent transportation
Compensation: $15/hr with potential for increase mid-season plus LOTS of vegetables!
Contact: send resume and three references to mooncastlefarm@gmail.com with “Farm Work” in subject line
Norwich Farmers’ Market Childcare Assistant:
Position runs from May 14th – October 8th
Hours:
-Saturdays from 8am-1pm at the Norwich Farmers market
Duties include:
-caring for 2 children (a one year old and a three year old) while mom sells vegetables
-taking children on walks to the community gardens/dresden ball fields near by
-help with set-up and take down of market stand
Applicants should:
-have experience babysitting or nannying young children
-be comfortable changing diapers (for the 1 yo)
-be comfortable with and prepared for all weather conditions
-be able to meet us at the Norwich Farmers’ market (281 Route 5 South, Norwich, VT)
-have consistent access to transportation
-Bonus if applicant has interest in local food systems and enjoys attending the farmers’ market!
Compensation: $17/hr plus $20 weekly stipend for food and snacks from the farmers’ market
Contact: send resume and three references to mooncastlefarm@gmail.com with “NFM Childcare” as subject line