We believe that healthy pastures, forests, and the soil that supports them are vital to maintaining thriving ecosystems and a healthy planet.
By building and regenerating these vital resources, we create the fertile topsoil that we all depend on for a healthy future.
By serving and protecting this fragile habitat, we have the opportunity and privilege to produce nutrient-dense food for our community.
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, building valuable skills in agriculture and professional poultry processing. Ideal crew members will possess a positive attitude and sense of humor, can remain flexible and innovative on the job, and exhibit a strong interest in regenerative agriculture.
Prior seasonal employees describe the team as “dedicated”, “hard-working”, and “goofy”, and reflect positively on both managers’ and peers’ ability to support, teach, and learn with and from each other. Our foundational principles are integrity and mutual respect. Working with livestock, we are in close contact with the cycle of life and death on the farm, to which we like to think we bring a balanced approach of sensitivity and, when appropriate, humor.
The farm is 20 just minutes from Burlington, VT (the state’s largest city) with easy access to outdoor pursuits such as hiking, fishing, mountain biking and hunting.
Role is seasonal, from early May through late November (typically Thanksgiving week +/-)
We are hiring full- and part-time staff
4-day workweek for full-time staff (10 hour days, 7 AM - 5 PM)
Hourly Wage of $17-18/hour, depending on experience
Access to free farm meat and eggs when available
Staff discount at our on-farm and online store
Store credit for staff who meet benchmarks for timeliness + attendance
Workers Compensation Insurance paid by employer, covering injuries at work
Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds regularly
Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
Interest in regenerative agriculture
Valid US Driver’s License
Prior experience working with livestock or farm equipment (e.g. tractor, brush mower) are preferred but not required! If what we’ve described above sounds interesting, we encourage you to apply.
Send a resume and cover letter to Claire Jenisch, HR Manager (work@maplewindfarm.com, OR
Complete this brief application in Google Forms (no resume required!)
This is a seasonal, part-time position representing Maple Wind Farm at the bustling, award-winning Burlington Farmers Market on Saturdays from May through October. Additional hours may be available throughout the summer market season and/or into shoulder seasons. We anticipate hiring multiple roles for the markets: some will be more customer-facing, some will be “grillmaster” positions, focused more on food prep. Let us know if you have a preference.
This person represents Maple Wind Farm at the Burlington Farmers Market, conducting retail sales, staffing the grill station, and loading and unloading market supplies.
Our market crew works together, and closely with the Owners and General Manager to provide excellent customer service, delicious food, and efficient load-in and out at the market and the farm. Duties include:
Load and unload the market truck at the farm
Set-up our market display (tents, products, tables, grill station)
Greet customers, and provide friendly and informed customer service
Using our point-of-sale (POS) software, take orders for lunch items that feature our pasture-raised products (hot dogs, bratwurst and hamburgers)
Staff the grill station, heating menu items to order and/or to fill up warming trays
Our market crew works in teams of 2 or 3, and Owners work at least half of our market days.
Qualifications:
Ability and willingness to drive our non-CDL market truck, and a valid US drivers license
Ability to operate our propane-powered grill and heat food to safe cook temperatures
An interest in local food, cooking, and/or agriculture
Prior experience in the following areas may be helpful but is not required: customer service, food service, agriculture/farming, sales.
Physical Requirements:
This role will be working outdoors for the market season in all weather conditions, including rain, warm summer weather, and chillier days towards the end of the season. This person needs to be prepared to spend the day on their feet standing, talking and working, and must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds into and out of our box truck.
Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits:
This is a seasonal, part-time position working Saturdays May through October, approximately 7 AM - 4 PM. Additional part-time hours may be available during the market and shoulder seasons as well.
Hourly wage is $15-$18/hour (depending on experience).
Free farm eggs and meat (when available) and a discount in our farm store.
To apply:
Email Catherine Sullivan, General Manager, via orders@maplewindfarm.com, subject line “2026 Farmers Market” with a short letter of interest and a resume, OR submit an online application here.
Maple Wind Farm is a pasture-based livestock farm operating in Richmond and Bolton, Vermont for more than 20 years. We produce pasture-raised, non-GMO poultry, eggs, and pork, and 100% grass-fed beef. Our agricultural mission centers around daily moves of our livestock, providing animals with the freshest pasture possible while regenerating soil & water resources. Our certified organic, USDA poultry slaughter and meat processing plant allows us to bring these high-quality, regenerative proteins directly to our local and regional customers.
Our on-farm, self-service store is open to customers 7 days per week, stocked not only with our products but a unique variety of Vermont- and New-England-made foods and goods. We plan to double the footprint of the store in 2026, offering an opportunity for the right person to make their impact on everything from retail products and store layout to our software and systems, while growing with the business!