Fall Farmstand Crew - Part Time

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center; East Thetford (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal leave

Staff discount 20%

403(b) retirement plan with employer 5

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center in East Thetford, Vermont seeks seasonal Farmstand Crew. The position can be full-time or part-time, 20–40 hours per week, through December, with occasional Farmers' Markets or Hello Café shifts.

You’ll greet customers, share information about organic produce, and help run the farmstand smoothly. Responsibilities include ringing up purchases, stocking displays, assisting CSA signups, and answering questions.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Interest in organic farming and local foods.

Responsibilities

• Ring up customers and process payments.
• Provide exceptional service and greet guests.
• Answer questions about products, farming practices, and CSA.
• Stock, display, and restock produce.
• Attend Farmers' Markets and Hello Café optionally.
• Collaborate with Cedar Circle team to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Team player

Flexibility

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Seasonal, through December
Full-time or part-time, 20-40 hours per week

About the Position

Spend your days surrounded by the colors, flavors, and energy of the harvest season, connecting customers with the organic food and plants we grow, the local products we carry, and the broader local food system we're proud to be part of.

Farmstand Crew members help create the welcoming atmosphere Cedar Circle is known for–assisting customers, sharing information about our organic produce and prepared foods, and keeping the farmstand running smoothly throughout the busy harvest season.

If you enjoy working with people, are service-minded, and have an interest in food, cooking, and local, organic agriculture, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

This person will work primarily in the farmstand, with the option to attend weekly farmers' markets on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings and/or work in the Hello Cafe, if interested.

General duties include:

• Ringing up customers and processing payments
• Providing exceptional service to our community; greeting guests, making them feel welcome, and making genuine connections
• Answering questions about the products we sell, our growing practices, CSA, education programs, and farm policies. Directing guests to other departments or administrative staff to get their questions answered in a timely manner
• Maintaining a clean and presentable workspace
• Following safety protocols
• Working collectively and collaboratively with fellow farmstand crew members and the rest of the Cedar Circle team

Farmstand duties include:

• Setting up, breaking down, and restocking produce displays; culling to ensure we have top quality produce on display; moving large amounts of produce from building to building
• Helping guests locate items
• Receiving and stocking merchandise
• Assisting guests with CSA signups, including filling out CSA paperwork and taking payments. Setting up and adding value to CSA Cards, with the help of Leads and the Farm Retail Manager
• Assisting with answering phones, transferring calls, and distributing messages

(Optional) Farmers' Market duties include:

• Representing Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center at the Lebanon and Norwich Farmers' Markets
• With one other staff member, loading the market van and driving to market
• Setting up, breaking down, and restocking produce displays; culling to ensure we have top quality produce on display
• Closing out the register at the end of the shift

There are opportunities to train as a barista and work in the Hello Café if interested.

Requirements

• Basic organizational skills and attention to detail when stocking merchandise, maintaining displays, and completing routine tasks
• Willingness to learn and use a point-of-sale system to ring up purchases and process different forms of payment
• Comfort following established procedures for food handling, café service, and workplace safety (training provided)
• Interest in learning about farm products, produce varieties, and prepared foods in order to ring up purchases, help customers locate items, and answer common questions
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team
• Ability to lift and carry produce crates and other items (up to ~40 lbs), move between buildings, and remain on your feet for extended periods

Helpful but not required:

• Experience using a cash register or point-of-sale system
• Familiarity with produce, cooking ingredients, gardening, or agriculture

Availability & Schedule

This position can be either full-time or part-time, with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week (3+ days). A regular weekly schedule is established at the time of hire and is generally consistent from week to week, with occasional adjustments to help cover vacations, sick time, or other staffing needs.

Our greatest scheduling needs are: opening shifts (7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) on Mondays–Thursdays; closing shifts (12:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.) on Mondays and Fridays; and Farmers' Markets on Thursdays (12:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.) and Saturdays (6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) Additional shifts may be available depending on staffing needs and employee availability.

Compensation

This is a seasonal position, full-time or part-time through October, with the potential for limited hours in November and December. The Full-Season Farmstand Crew position is hourly with benefits including paid personal leave, fresh produce, a 20% discount at our farmstand and cafe, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer safe harbor match, and access to an employee assistance program. Salary is $15-17/hr depending on work experience.

About Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center

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!

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.

Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Pre-employment background checks are required for individuals aged 18 and older.