Employment Opportunities
Cedar Circle Farm & 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 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!
Kitchen
Cedar Circle’s Farm Kitchen was established to showcase the farm’s harvests through preservation and fermentation, and to provide delicious and nutritious offerings that entice our customers to visit the farm regularly. Ready to eat meals and sides, frozen and shelf stable products, and fresh baked goods are just a few of the items that make up our daily offerings.
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Fall Kitchen Staff
Full and part-time positions are available in our farm kitchen, September through December. The growing season on the farm provides a fantastic assortment of organic fruits and vegetables to work with daily.
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Lead Baker/Pastry Chef
We are seeking an experienced baker and pastry chef to join our Farm Kitchen team. The Lead Baker works closely with the Kitchen Manager to incorporate seasonal produce into recipes, schedule kitchen staff for baking, and develop new recipes for the café and farmstand.
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Dishwasher and Kitchen Assistant
The Dishwasher and Kitchen Assistant position is ideal for a high school student or someone looking for part-time work.
Education Center
Our education center offers a variety of programs including summer camp, field trips, preschool classes, homeschool courses, and workshops for our community. We hire educators seasonally for our summer day camp from June to August.
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Field Trips and Homeschool Educator
We are seeking an enthusiastic educator, who is passionate about place-based and inclusive education, to support our Education Programming such as School Field Trips and Homeschool.
Farmstand & Hello Café
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Fall Farmstand Crew
Farmstand Crew members work primarily in the farmstand and will be trained to work in the Hello Café as needed. 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. (September-December)
Vegetable Production
Join Cedar Circle’s Vegetable Production team and contribute to our local food system by producing and distributing sustainably grown, organic produce on a farm that is dedicated to our natural environment, community engagement, education, research and the well being of our staff!
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Processing Area Lead
The Processing Area Lead supports all aspects of Cedar Circle’s farm operations with a primary focus on performing and overseeing the washing and packing of vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
Annual & Perennial Department
No openings at this time.
Administrative
No openings at this time.
Operations
No openings at this time.
Cedar Circle Farm is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to reply to every applicant individually. We will be in touch via e-mail if we are interested in scheduling an interview with you.