Who We Are

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We offer transformative learning experiences to help educators and students create a better world.  Our home campus is a 1,400-acre working farm located on the traditional, unceded and contemporary homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.  

Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Shelburne Farms recognizes that justice, equity, and access are central to sustainability. We are committed to translating these values into action across the organization by improving equitable outcomes in our culture, programs, and services.  Shelburne Farms is working to create experiences of belonging for all, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and people of all economic realities.

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Market Garden Crew Member

Seasonal
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Full or Part Time
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$17 - $20

Position Title:  Market Garden Seasonal Crew Member                

Supervisor: Market Garden Manager

Employee Status:  Seasonal, Part Time/Full Time

Location: On-site at Shelburne Farms (1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT) 

Start & End Date:  4/15/26 - 11/16/26     

Pay Range:  $17 - 20/hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday,  7am - 3pm (part-time positions available). Weekend work may be required. Hours might vary due to weather

 

Who We Are

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. 

We realize our mission by integrating three key areas of activity: our programs, place, and products.

 

Who We’re Looking for:

The Market Garden is seeking a motivated individual to join our team for the 2026 growing season. We operate a 7-acre certified organic market garden that produces mixed vegetables, herbs, berries, flowers, and eggs. We work in a production-based setting, but serve as a resource for the educational programs at the Farm. Our products are sold at our year round farm store and to our seasonal on site restaurant as well as donated to the community.

What You’ll Do

  • The Market Garden Seasonal Staff will participate in most aspects of vegetable and fruit production, mushroom cultivation, animal husbandry (layer chickens), and in supporting the farm’s educational programming.
  •  Help complete daily chicken chores and garden work, including but not limited to: planting, cultivating, hand weeding, trellising, harvesting, washing/packing/delivering produce and eggs, soil and bed prep, record-keeping, irrigating, operating machinery, and pest management.
  • Provide support to the Farms education and public programs, including summer camps, school groups, and other visiting groups of all ages.
  • Articulate market garden goals and the farm's mission to all visiting groups and tours.
  • Help maintain equipment, buildings, greenhouses, irrigation, and landscape.
  • Support a continuous effort to build and sustain a diverse and welcoming working and learning environment for all program participants, guests, and staff.

Core Qualifications 

  • Experience with operating hand and power tools.
  • Comfortable working independently and as a member of a team.
  • Comfortable communicating in person with students and visitors at the garden.
  • Committed to translating the values of equality into action as we foster a welcoming working and learning environment for all program participants, guests, and staff.

 

Additional Valued Qualifications 

  • Experience with field production of mixed vegetables and animal husbandry preferred but not required.

 

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Physical and mental capacity to work long, hard days that often include bending and repetitive motions.
  • Work effectively and efficiently in varied weather conditions.
  • Moving while carrying items that weigh up to 60 pounds unassisted.
  • Operate other hand tools and mechanical equipment using safety precautions.

 

Benefits 

 

To Apply

If our vision and mission excite you, we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to the Farm.

Click here to submit an application and please include responses to the following questions. These are not meant to be a writing exercise but to introduce yourself in a meaningful way.

In your application, please include a response to the following:

  • Tell us about your unique characteristics and life experience that will help you thrive in this role. 
  • How did you hear about this role?

 

Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. 

If you need accommodations throughout the application process or have general questions, please contact us at jobs@shelburnefarms.org or 802-985-8686.

Date Posted: February 12