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!

Vegetable Production

• 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.

• Full Season Production Crew

  As a member of our full season production crew, you will join us for a full growing season and work within all aspects of our farming operation to further Cedar Circle Farm’s mission promoting organic, regenerative farming and a localized food economy.

Annual & Perennial Department

• A&P Department Full Season Team

  The full season A&P team member is responsible for assisting the department manager and leads 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.

• Annual and Perennial Department Manager

  The Annual and Perennial Department Manager is responsible for all stages of planning and implementing our annual and perennial department growing environments at Cedar Circle including propagation areas, greenhouses, garden retail area, outdoor cut flower garden and perennial nursery. *Updated Feb 2023

Farmstand & Hello Café

• Markets & Delivery Program Lead

  We are looking for an outgoing, ambitious, confident farmers market lead that will connect with guests, assist with answering questions and work with the retail manager to make the operation super efficient and fun. The Markets & Delivery Program Lead is responsible for packing and delivering orders to drop off sites in Lyme and Hanover, as well as coordinating and attending two weekly farmers’ markets.

• Barista

  We’re seeking a friendly, customer-oriented, and hard-working person to work as a barista in Cedar Circle’s Hello Café from the end of April through October. Weekend availability is a must!

• Farmstand & Café Lead

  The Farmstand and Café Leads assist the department manager in leading the retail team in the daily operations of the farmstand and cafe, making sure that everything runs smoothly and customers have the best possible experience when they shop. We are hiring two Leads for the 2023 season.

• Full-Season Farmstand & Café Crew

  Farmstand and Café 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. (April-December)

Kitchen

• Full-Season Kitchen Staff

  Full and part-time positions are available in our farm kitchen, May through December. The growing season on the farm provides a fantastic assortment of organic fruits and vegetables to work with daily.

Education Center

• Education Programs Manager

  We are seeking an experienced and passionate farm-based or environmental educator to lead our Education Department. This position is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about organic regenerative agriculture and communicating with and educating people of all ages. Apply by March 31 for first consideration.

• Education Lead

  *Updated March 1, 2023* Assist in developing, managing, and facilitating our agriculturally and ecologically focused youth, family, and adult education programs. In this role, there is a strong focus on developing and delivering lessons and activities for our farm programs, of which our most popular is our summer camp.

• Little Farmers Educator

  Little Farmers provides opportunities for kids ages 2-5, along with their caregivers, to explore the farm, the food we grow, and the relationships we have with the natural world. Each week the Little Farmers Educator creates and leads a new sensory place-based lesson that is tied to the changes happening on the farm throughout the season.

• Summer Camp Support Instructor

  The Summer Camp Support Instructor role is for people looking to gain skills in education and build confidence leading groups of children outdoors. We are hiring 2 Support Instructors for the 2023 season.

Operations

• No openings at this time.

Administrative

• No openings at this time.

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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.