Assistant Gardener - Twin Farms

  • Full-time
  • Department: Other

Company Description

Twin Farms is located in bucolic Barnard, Vermont, about 90 minutes from Burlington, three hours from Boston, or five from New York City. Stays are reserved for adults only and are inclusive of all meals, fine wines and spirits, as well as all activities and equipment. 

As one of the world's celebrated Five Star hotels, we recognize that people are essential to our success. Indeed, the very essence of great hospitality comes from the dedication of every member of the Twin Farms team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

Job Description

Twin Farms is seeking 1-2 farm hands for the 2024 season (May-October). This position will work alongside the farm manager to operate a small, intensive restaurant garden on the sprawling Twin Farms estate in Barnard, VT. An ideal candidate would possess the following skills + traits: 

  • Some experience in vegetable + flower production 

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly and perform tasks that may require kneeling, bending, squatting, etc. 

  • Ability to work efficiently in all conditions 

  • Willingness to perform repetitive tasks 

  • Attention to detail 

  • Must be able to work at least one weekend day 

  • Most importantly- good communications skills, the ability to adapt as things come up, and a curiosity for what is possible

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Assistance with all facets of vegetable and cut flower production- bed prep, planting, weeding, harvesting, wash/pack, delivery to kitchen, etc.
  • Hosting garden tours for guests
  • Animal chores- feeding, moving animal groups, egg washing, etc.
  • Assistance with pest and disease management

COMPENSATION

This position is hourly: $15-20/hr

Additional Information

Benefits: 

  • Paid time off up to 4 weeks
  • Paid sick leave 
  • Paid health and vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Daily Staff Meal

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

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