All employees at Footprint Farm will receive training in all aspects of field operations including, but not limited to: seeding, transplanting, crop maintenance, harvest, washing, and packing of vegetables. This year (2025) we are looking to hire for a number of roles and encourage all interests and backgrounds to apply. Positions can be quite diverse with part or full-time positions made up of any number of roles/responsibilities.
We are also hiring for one specific Role: High Tunnel Specialist, which must be full-time. Please review our Farm Crew and High Tunnel Specialist job descriptions and we look forward to chatting with you soon!
To apply, please review job description(s) and fill out our online application. (You may want to copy the questions and fill out on word or google docs, then copy and paste into the form so that you don't lose your work!)
We are also hiring for one specific Role: High Tunnel Specialist, which must be full-time. Please review our Farm Crew and High Tunnel Specialist job descriptions and we look forward to chatting with you soon!
To apply, please review job description(s) and fill out our online application. (You may want to copy the questions and fill out on word or google docs, then copy and paste into the form so that you don't lose your work!)
Available position(s) for 2025 season
Fair Hiring Statement
Footprint Farm is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity of expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Footprint Farm encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Footprint Farm is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity of expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Footprint Farm encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Farm Crew
Hours:
Part-time or Full-time April 28, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Position Period:
Flexible start and end dates. Must be available to start by April 28.
Compensation:
Job Summary
Farm Crew members are the foundation of Footprint Farm’s annual success. They play a crucial role in all aspects of food production including seeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing, and packing produce. Each Field Crew member will have the same base of field and wash/pack responsibilities, with additional Roles to add depth to each person’s job description. Each Role has different levels of responsibility, experience needed, and some have specific time requirements so do not fit with all schedules.
This position starts out field work heavy in May and June, transitions into primarily harvest in July/August/September, and finishes with field clean up and high tunnel flipping in October.
All crew members are expected to participate in a mandatory training the first week of May, and are expected to participate in a rotating schedule of Saturday harvest help which is usually a 4 hour commitment, 2-3 times during the season, paid time and a half.
Responsibilities
Transplant, Harvest, and Cultivation Teams
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Part-time or Full-time April 28, 2025 - October 31, 2025
- Full-time positions are M-F, start time ranges from 7-9am depending on the season and days are about 8.5 hours
- Part-time positions are flexible and can be part days or full days, but must be morning shifts on days worked
- ”Shoulder season” work priority goes to returning employees by seniority
Position Period:
Flexible start and end dates. Must be available to start by April 28.
Compensation:
- Our starting minimum wage is based on the Living Wage calculated for a household with 2 working adults, no children in the Burlington metro area. That is currently $16.91.
- Raises are based on experience and performance.
- Wages are reevaluated regularly based on employees’ income goals
- 2% of gross income as a SIMPLE IRA contribution
- PTO commensurate with days worked
- Full-time employees receive 5 days of PTO, Part-time employees receive commensurate benefits ie if your schedule comes out to 3 full days/week you’d receive 3 days of PTO.
- Year-round employees receive additional PTO at a rate of .005/hrs worked
- Sick pay accrued at 1 hr per 52 worked
- Annual gear stipend of $100
- Produce
- Wholesale pricing on items purchased from other farms (meat, eggs, etc)
- Cost of Living annual raise for returning employees (we use the CPI to estimate COL)
Job Summary
Farm Crew members are the foundation of Footprint Farm’s annual success. They play a crucial role in all aspects of food production including seeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing, and packing produce. Each Field Crew member will have the same base of field and wash/pack responsibilities, with additional Roles to add depth to each person’s job description. Each Role has different levels of responsibility, experience needed, and some have specific time requirements so do not fit with all schedules.
This position starts out field work heavy in May and June, transitions into primarily harvest in July/August/September, and finishes with field clean up and high tunnel flipping in October.
All crew members are expected to participate in a mandatory training the first week of May, and are expected to participate in a rotating schedule of Saturday harvest help which is usually a 4 hour commitment, 2-3 times during the season, paid time and a half.
Responsibilities
Transplant, Harvest, and Cultivation Teams
- Effectively and efficiently carry out day to day field activities such as: bed prep, transplanting, weeding, and harvesting.
- Effectively and efficiently carry out day to day harvesting, washing and produce packaging activities.
- Option to add specialized responsibilities through taking on additional roles. Each position can include as few or as many Roles as makes sense based on experience and schedule. This will be a discussion during the interview process.
- Current roles available (updated 12/16/24)
- Greenhouse seeding and care
- IPM Assistant
- Wholesale Liaison (delivery)
- CSA Liaison (attending pick-ups, assisting with online management)
- Irrigation Assistant
- High Tunnel Specialist
- And more! We’re currently writing up an extended list of all Roles on the farm including responsibilities and experience level/skills needed. When it’s complete we’ll link it here, but don’t let that stop you from applying!
Minimum Qualifications
- Preferred 1 season of experience on another farm or commensurate experience
- Be able to lift 50 pounds safely and with repetition
- Be able to work a 5-8 hour shift in all weather conditions
- See Roles for additional minimum qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Minimum production farming experience preferred but not required
- See Roles for additional requirements
High Tunnel Specialist
Hours:
Full-time April 28, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Opportunities for part-time March - May and November - December
Position Period:
Flexible start and end dates. Must be available to start full time by April 28.
Compensation:
Job Summary
The High Tunnel Specialist will participate in all aspects of food production including seeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing, and packing produce. In addition, this position will be our eyes and ears in our 5, soon to be 6, high tunnels. They will be the point person for all high tunnel activities including, but not limited to, planting, trellising, harvesting, IPM (integrated pest management) and irrigation activities. They will also be responsible for daily opening and closing of high tunnels, and a once or twice weekly tunnel needs walk.
This additional Role of High Tunnel Specialist comes with daily responsibilities, so can be paired with most but not all additional Roles to add depth of experience to the position. This position may start as early as March with transitioning high tunnels from winter greens to spring crops, and should expect to be working full time by mid April/late April at the latest. All crew members are expected to participate in a mandatory training the first week of May, and are expected to participate in a rotating schedule of Saturday harvest help which is usually a 4 hour commitment, 2-3 times during the season, paid time and a half.
Responsibilities
Transplant, Harvest, and Cultivation Teams
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Full-time April 28, 2025 - October 31, 2025
- Full-time positions are M-F, start time ranges from 7-9am depending on the season and days are about 8.5 hours
Opportunities for part-time March - May and November - December
- Ideally this position would start with part time work as early as the first week of March
- Winter work priority goes to returning employees by seniority
Position Period:
Flexible start and end dates. Must be available to start full time by April 28.
Compensation:
- $18.50 starting hourly pay, raises based on experience and performance
- FYI: Our farm’s starting minimum wage is based on the Living Wage calculated for a household with 2 working adults, no children in the Burlington metro area. That is currently $16.91.
- Wages are reevaluated regularly based on employees’ income goals
- 2% of gross income as a SIMPLE IRA contribution
- PTO commensurate with days worked
- Full-time employees receive 5 days of PTO, Part-time employees receive commensurate benefits ie if your schedule comes out to 3 full days/week you’d receive 3 days of PTO.
- Year-round employees receive additional PTO at a rate of .005/hrs worked
- Sick pay accrued at 1 hr per 52 worked
- Annual gear stipend of $100
- Produce
- Wholesale pricing on items purchased from other farms (meat, eggs, etc)
- Cost of Living annual raise for returning employees (we use the CPI to estimate COL)
Job Summary
The High Tunnel Specialist will participate in all aspects of food production including seeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing, and packing produce. In addition, this position will be our eyes and ears in our 5, soon to be 6, high tunnels. They will be the point person for all high tunnel activities including, but not limited to, planting, trellising, harvesting, IPM (integrated pest management) and irrigation activities. They will also be responsible for daily opening and closing of high tunnels, and a once or twice weekly tunnel needs walk.
This additional Role of High Tunnel Specialist comes with daily responsibilities, so can be paired with most but not all additional Roles to add depth of experience to the position. This position may start as early as March with transitioning high tunnels from winter greens to spring crops, and should expect to be working full time by mid April/late April at the latest. All crew members are expected to participate in a mandatory training the first week of May, and are expected to participate in a rotating schedule of Saturday harvest help which is usually a 4 hour commitment, 2-3 times during the season, paid time and a half.
Responsibilities
Transplant, Harvest, and Cultivation Teams
- Effectively and efficiently carry out day to day field activities such as: bed prep, transplanting, weeding, and harvesting.
- Effectively and efficiently carry out day to day harvesting, washing and produce packaging activities.
- Daily monitoring and management of high tunnel ventilation
- Weekly monitoring and management of high tunnel pests and diseases
- Leading trellising activities (Qlipr, Florida weave, single line with clips)
- Acting as a reference for Harvest and Transplant Leads
- Option to add specialized responsibilities through taking on additional roles. Each position can include as few or as many Roles as makes sense based on experience and schedule. This will be a discussion during the interview process.
- Current roles available (updated 12/16/24)
- Greenhouse seeding and care
- IPM Assistant
- Wholesale Liaison (delivery)
- CSA Liaison (attending pick-ups, assisting with online management)
- Irrigation Assistant
- And more! We’re currently writing up an extended list of all Roles on the farm including responsibilities and experience level/skills needed. When it’s complete we’ll link it here, but don’t let that stop you from applying!
Minimum Qualifications
- Preferred at least 1 season of high tunnel experience on another farm
- Be able to lift 50 pounds safely and with repetition
- Be able to work a 5-8 hour shift in all weather conditions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Attention to detail (ie noticing new pest or disease pressure)
- Ability to complete repetitive tasks (ie trellising) with a consistent standard
- Ability to complete solitary tasks (we don’t do this often, but there are solo trellising days)
- Familiarity with and competency in basic pruning and trellising methods
- Comfort with advising coworkers
