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About Maple Wind Farm

Maple Wind Farm is a pasture-based livestock farm founded in 1999. We produce pasture-raised, non-GMO chicken, eggs, pork, and turkey in Richmond and Bolton, VT and operate a USDA-inspected processing facility that serves 30+ small producers across 6 Northeast states.

About The Role

Our seasonal staff take part in the entire field-to-plate journey, from working in the pastures with diverse livestock to hands-on experience in the processing facility. Ideal crew members possess a positive attitude, a sense of humor, flexibility, and a strong interest in regenerative agriculture.

Farm Culture & Location

Prior seasonal employees describe the team as “dedicated”, “hard-working”, and “goofy.” Our foundational principles are integrity and mutual respect. Located 20 minutes from Burlington, VT with easy access to outdoor pursuits.

Position Logistics

• Duration: Seasonal, early May through late November
• Schedule: 4-day workweek for full-time staff (10-hour days, 7 AM – 5 PM)
• Hours: Full-time and part-time available

Benefits & Compensation

• Access to free farm meat and eggs when available
• Staff discount at our on-farm and online store
• Store credit for staff meeting benchmarks for timeliness + attendance
• Employer-paid Workers' Compensation Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 30–50 pounds regularly
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
• Interest in regenerative agriculture
• Valid US Driver’s License

Work closely with our Sales & Inventory Manager to smoothly execute meat inventory tracking, on-farm market upkeep, weekly Burlington Farmers Markets, wholesale meat deliveries, and more!

Key Responsibilities

• Execute meat inventory tracking and stock management
• Maintain on-farm market appearance and stock
• Staff and manage weekly Burlington Farmers Market setups
• Assist with local wholesale meat deliveries

Our drivers safely transport and deliver our products to farm stands, homes, restaurants, grocery stores, and institutional customers in Chittenden County, Waterbury, Stowe, and Montpelier.

Responsibilities

• Drive our medium-duty refrigerated truck on assigned delivery routes
• Load (AM) and unload (PM) the delivery truck
• Handle perishable, bulky, or fragile food products
• Obtain customer sign-offs on paper invoices

Required Qualifications

• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs and carry boxes short distances
• Willingness to operate a truck in most weather conditions
• 18+ years old, valid driver's license, clean MVR

Benefits & Compensation

• Paid sick time & paid breaks
• Generous discount in farm grocery store
• Free eggs and meat when available

This role blends creative work (writing, content creation) with deadline-driven projects. Requires someone comfortable both outside on the farm and at the computer.

Key Focus Areas

• Content Creation: Write/produce social, email, and website content
• Asset Management: Organize digital assets (photos, videos)
• Campaign Strategy: Partner with the General Manager on marketing campaigns

Qualifications

• Demonstrated writing skills and strong brand voice alignment
• Experience creating content for social media
• Strong interest in farming, regenerative agriculture, and food systems