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Crew Members

Crew members work together with a team to complete tasks on the farm. These core positions keep the farm moving and may specialize in different areas of the farm to build new skills and work experiences.

Leadership Positions

• Supervise co-workers, delegate tasks, communicate goals and give/receive feedback

• Monitor quality control and workplace safety

• Manage time, pace and efficiency for projects and groups

• Maintain organized documentation, records, supplies, work spaces

Lead Positions

These roles focus on the day-to-day operations, prep supplies and supervise co-workers within specific tasks, facilitate transitions and keep track of daily plans.

• Leads make decisions related to production tasks at hand.

• This is a team and task-focused position. 

Coordinator Positions

These roles focus on a specific enterprise or division of the farm, supervise co-workers, and coordinate logistics to execute production goals within their enterprise.

• Coordinators monitor production goals, forecast upcoming needs (labor, supplies, issues, etc), and proactively communicate with owners.

• These positions make decisions within established plans and parameters and can be a stepping stone towards management.

• This is an enterprise-focused position. 

Manager Positions

Manager positions are reserved for returning team members, as these roles require an understanding of the whole farm picture.

• Managers work with owners to set goals and priorities, make plans and develop strategies within an enterprise or division of the farm.

• They train, supervise and provide guidance to their co-workers, use specialized skills, and evaluate colleagues, systems and efficiencies.

• Managers make critical decisions to help the farm accomplish its goals.

• This is a team and enterprise-focused position.

• Reliable attendance, timeliness and work performance

• Positive attitude, good sense of humor, patience and determination

• Ability to work on a team and on independent projects

• Strong time management skills, eye for efficiency and pace

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Readiness to ask for help and clarification

• Detail oriented and able to retain directions and information

• Valid ID and dependable transportation

Scheduled Work Days

We expect our employees to adhere to their assigned work schedule(s) and report to work each day on time. Schedules are fixed and not changeable from week to week (with the exception of our sub and floater roles). We ask that whenever possible, that employees alert us by 6 am if they are unable to report to work on any given day when they are scheduled to work.

Make Up Days

If an employee misses a day of work and does not have enough accrued time off, or an employee requests personal time less than 2 weeks in advance, we ask that they make up that day by selecting another shift within the same work week. Our work weeks run from Sunday to Saturday. If the employee cannot make up the day within the same week, we will work together to schedule them on a weekend shift or an alternate shift in the next work week or within the same pay cycle.

Shift Trades

Alternatively, crew members can trade shifts or get shift covered from other employees who are on the same team as they are. When trading, both should ensure they do not exceed 40 hrs per week if working retail shifts.

Time Off

Honey Field Employees receive time-off on an accrual basis of 0.025 per hour worked. This is roughly 1 hour of personal time for every 40 hours worked.

• Employees can request to use any time-off once it has been accrued. Requests for time off must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.

• For employees in their first season, time-off is unpaid. After employees return for a second season, accrued time-off is paid at the regular rate up to 20 hours in year 2, 30 hours in year 3, and 40 hours in year 4.

Sick Time

Vermont state law provides earned sick time for all employees over the age of 18 who work at least 18 hours a week for 20 weeks. One hour of sick time is accrued for every 52 hours worked or 0.0192 per hour worked.

• Employees can request to use any sick-time once it has been accrued. Sick time is paid at the regular rate.

Snow Days and Thunderstorms

At Honey Field, we value our employees safety above all else. 

For snow days: When significant snow or ice is forecasted during our work days, we will alert employees of our intention to close for the full or partial day. This may include asking employees to come in later, or to leave early. 

• Whenever employees do not feel comfortable traveling to work in the snow, we actively encourage them not to do so and to communicate with us. 

• Snow days are unpaid, but do not count against employees’ time off. 

• Employees may choose to take on an additional shift to make up for missed time during a snow day, but are not required to do so.

For thunderstorms: If thunderstorms are forecasted during work days, we will alert employees to be digilent in watching out for thunder or lightning, and will plan for work that will maintain safety. During a thunderstorm and buffer periods afterward, employees cannot work outside or in any compromising situations (i.e. using running water or operating machinery). We will do our best to provide safe work undercover, but may ask employees to leave if bad weather prevents us from working. 

• If employees are asked to leave early due to thunderstorms, that time is unpaid. 

• Employees may choose to take on an additional shift to make up for missed time during a thunderstorm but are not required to do so.

Federal Holidays

As a working farm and public retail business, Honey Field Farm does not observe federal holidays. We are open on each of the following holidays and expect our employees to report to work if they are scheduled to do so, unless they have requested time-off in advance. Shifts on federal holidays are paid at the regular rate.

• Memorial Day

• July 4 - Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Indigenous People’s Day

• Veterans Day

Observed Federal Holidays

Honey Field Farm gives employees the option to observe the following holidays, by taking the day off without counting against accrued time off:

• Juneteenth

• Indigenous People’s Day

Overtime

Under federal and Vermont state law, employees working in agricultural positions do not qualify for the overtime payment of time and one-half their regular rate for hours worked more than 40 hours per week.

• This includes all of the employees in our Greenhouse Production Team and the Vegetable Production Team 

• Members of these teams who work more than 40 hours per week will be paid at their regular rate

Crew members in our Retail Team (Farmstand and Farmers’ Market) and our CSA Coordinator are covered by both federal and Vermont state law which requires that they be paid for all time in excess of 40 hours per week at a rate of time and one-half their regular rate. 

• At Honey Field, we do not allow these crew members to work more than 40 hours per week and expect them to communicate with owners if they are scheduled to work any overtime. 

• As many fresh, organic vegetables as you can eat!

• Lots of free plants (annuals, perennials, houseplants, organic veggie & herb starts)

• 7% staff discount and staff-seconds on non-veg items at farm stand including flowers, hot sauces, snacks, drinks and other local goods

• Farm dog cuddles with Luna

The field crew is a small, energetic team that supports every aspect of organic vegetable production, from seed to harvest to wash, pack, and delivery. We value work-life balance, clear communication, and a work environment that is safe, supportive, and welcoming. If you are interested in learning about lean wholesale vegetable production, and community-focused sustainable agriculture, please apply!

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Support vegetable production in all aspects of the farm, including seeding, transplanting, weeding, hoeing, harvest, washing, packing, and more

• Be an active member of a small team to take on projects, solve problems, and work together

• Harvest, wash and pack orders for 25+ local and regional wholesale partners

• Cross-train and support other aspects of the farm

Areas of Specialization

• Tomatoes

• Field seeding and transplanting

• Cultivation and weed control

• Tractor, infrastructure and equipment

• Delivery driving

• Scouting / IPM 

• Wash / pack

• Documentation and food safety compliance

• Video, photography and content creation
  

Qualifications:

• Experience in farming, landscaping or other outdoor production work preferred

• Able to lift 45 pounds, do physically demanding work and repetitive tasks while standing and kneeling for 8 hours per day

• Willingness to work in greenhouses and outdoors in any weather

• All farm-wide team member qualifications

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on skill and experience level, generally $16/hr - $18/hr

The Field Production Float is a member of the Vegetable Field Production Crew and can expect to engage in all of the Responsibilities and Duties listed above. This position’s schedule varies week to week based on production and staffing needs. Schedules are provided 2 weeks in advance. We work with each float to identify potential conflicts and an ideal weekly schedule to recur, but there may be weeks due to staffing or production needs that the schedule may vary.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Perks of this position are that float team members are not held to the same scheduled time-off limitations in terms of making up missed shifts, meaning these team members may have additional unpaid time off beyond the amount accrued.

• We understand that this position is temporary and requires team members’ flexibility, so we extend flexibility back.

• This role is great for students and short-season employees, or folks who may need more time off than our core team policy allows.

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on skill and experience level, starting at $15/hr - $18/hr

The Equipment and Infrastructure Coordinator is a member of the Vegetable Field Production Crew and can expect to engage in all of the Responsibilities and Duties listed above. This position helps keep the farm moving behind the scenes and in the field. In the early season, this role helps to get greenhouse heat and water systems up and running. In spring, focus shifts to tractor work in the field, staying ahead of the planting team and the weeds and working with irrigation. This role works closely with farm owners to implement the field plan and achieve maintenance and repair goals around the farm. This role also works with the production team when needed. 

Coordinator Responsibilities & Duties:

• Focus on equipment work, infrastructure maintenance and repair

• Mechanical field and bed prep, transplanting, direct seeding, cultivation, fertilizing, cover cropping and mowing, fencing

• Work closely with farm owners to implement farm goals and field plan

• Basic maintenance and care of equipment

• Irrigation and plumbing work

• Grounds maintenance

• Load/unload trucks with tractor

• Help maintain a clean and organized tool shop

• Assist field/greenhouse team as needed

Manager Responsibilities & Duties: 

• All of the above

• Work with Valerie and Eli to create infrastructure and field prep plans, continue to improve efficiencies and strategies

Additional Qualifications:

• Basic carpentry and plumbing skills required

• Manual transmission experience a plus

• 3 years experience driving tractor regularly highly preferred

• Field and front end loader experience required

• Enjoy troubleshooting and creative problem solving

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on skill and experience level, generally $18/hr - $22/hr

The Cut Flower Coordinator is a member of the Retail Crew and can expect to engage in all of the Responsibilities and Duties listed above. In addition, this position coordinates planting, harvest, and maintenance of cut flowers for sale. This includes the cutting, conditioning, and storage of fresh flowers and plants as well as assembly of cut flower CSA, retail bouquets and wholesale floral bunches.

Coordinator Responsibilities & Duties:

• Oversee production and pick-your-own-flower fields, from seed to harvest

• Prepare cut flower beds for planting, supervise planting and direct seeding in the field

• Oversee all cut flower maintenance and upkeep, including weeding, trellising, deadheading, etc.

• Coordinate cut flower CSA logistics with leaders

• Determine weekly harvest list for floral materials for wholesale, CSA and retail bouquets

• Prepare wholesale availability of floral materials on a weekly basis using online market

• Supervise co-workers harvesting, bouquet making, and bouquet maintenance systems

• Understand floral standards and harvest techniques for each of Honey Field’s market streams. Communicate those differences to other crew members who are assigned to harvest duties. 

• Maintain detailed records of weekly harvests, bouquet assembly, and bouquet sales. Implement a record keeping system for retail crew to track daily flower sales at both the Farm Stand and Farmers’ Market.

• Organize and inventory all cut flower supplies including clippers, buckets, preservative, jars/vases, and bouquet making supplies.  Anticipate supply needs proactively so as to not interrupt production.

• Develop bouquet recipes in alignment with consumer tastes at the Farmers’ Market and for CSA

Manager Responsibilities & Duties:

• All of the above

• Assist Valerie and Eli in developing cut flower production plans, sourcing and ordering plugs/seeds, and continue to improve efficiencies, production and sales strategies

Additional qualifications

• Cut flower production experience required

Compensation & Perks:

• Compensation is based on skill and - experience level, generally $18/hr - $22/hr

In early spring the greenhouse production crew assists in transplanting and seeding annual and perennial bedding plants and organic vegetable and herb starts. Through the end of July the production team helps to water, prune, and m​aintain the beautiful greenhouses filled with life. 

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Transplant flower and herb starts into packs, pots, and containers

• Seed flowers, veggies and herbs

• Plant maintenance, watering, pruning, and scouting for disease/pests

• Clean production areas and maintain organization

• Pull wholesale plant orders orders 

• Plug in to other projects happening around the farm

Areas of Specialization

• Cut flowers

• Seeding

• Transplanting

• Soil mix

• Infrastructure and equipment

• Annual plants

• Perennial plants

• Herbs and vegetable plants

• Scouting / IPM 

• Wholesale plant orders

• Delivery driving

• Video, photography and content creation

• Plant merchandising and organization

Qualifications:

• One year of greenhouse, gardening or farming experience preferred

• Ability to lift 30 pounds, do physically demanding work and repetitive tasks while standing for 8 hours per day

• Willingness to work outdoors/in greenhouses in any weather

• All farm-wide team member expectations

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on skill and experience level,  generally $16/hr - $18/hr

The Soil Production Lead is a member of the Greenhouse Production Crew and can expect to engage in all of the Responsibilities and Duties listed above. In addition, this position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all of the soil marking activities for the organic vegetable production and conventional flower production. 

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Engage in weekly soil making for seed starting mix, organic soil mix, annual flower mix, succulent/cactus mix and perennial flower mix

• Coordinate with leaders to determine and anticipate soil production needs on a weekly basis

• Supervise co-workers who are assigned to soil production duties

• Organize and inventory all soil production inventory and potting inventory. Anticipate supply needs proactively so as to not interrupt greenhouse production

• Oversee meticulous cleaning of soil mixing equipment in between organic and conventional soil mixing

• Maintain detailed records of soil batch yields and cleaning logs

• Deliver or store prepared soil to greenhouses while following best practices for planting media protection

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, do physically demanding work and repetitive tasks while standing for 8 hours per day

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on skill and experience level,  generally $17/hr - $19/hr

The Seeding Coordinator is a member of the Greenhouse Production Crew and can expect to engage in all of the Responsibilities and Duties listed above. In addition, this position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all of the farm’s seeding activities for annual starts, cut flowers, perennials, and organic vegetables and herbs in both greenhouses and the field.

Coordinator Responsibilities & Duties:

• Execute growing plans developed by farm owners for Spring, Summer, and Fall seeding activities

• Supervise co-workers who are assigned to greenhouse and field seeding duties

• Maintain the farm’s Seed Library, ensuring that seeds are always labeled, organized, accessible and viable throughout the season

• Maintain detailed records of seed deliveries and seed outages/shortages. Implement a record keeping system for crew to track daily seeding tasks and germination rates.

• Organize and inventory all seeds and seed starting inventory including seed starting trays and domes, heat mats, media and misters. Anticipate supply needs proactively so as to not interrupt greenhouse production.

• Forecast and communicate soil needs with leaders on a weekly basis

• Forecast and communicate potting up plans for germinated seedlings with the leaders to ensure continued healthy plant growth

• Coordinate watering of all seedlings to ensure successful germination and growth up until potting up

• Keep veggie and herb greenhouses plant stock organized and fronted, create displays and maintain clear signage

Manager Responsibilities & Duties: 

• All of the above

• Assist Valerie and Eli in developing seeding production plans, sourcing and ordering seeds, and continue to improve seeding efficiencies and strategies

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience seeding in a greenhouse, nursery or farm required

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on skill and experience level,  generally $18/hr - $22/hr

The Planting Coordinator is a member of the Greenhouse Production Crew and can expect to engage in all of the Responsibilities and Duties listed above. In addition, this position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all of the farm’s potting up activities for annual starts, cut flowers and organic vegetables and herbs.

Coordinator Responsibilities & Duties:

• Execute growing plans developed by farm owners for Spring, Summer, and Fall planting activities

• Train and guide Greenhouse Production Crew on potting up systems across the various production lines

• Oversee other Greenhouse Production Crew who are assigned to potting up duties, including quality control and efficiency tracking.

• Maintain detailed records of plug deliveries, tag deliveries, and tag printing needs. Implement a record keeping system for crew to track daily potting up tasks and yield rates

• Organize and inventory all plugs and potting inventory including pots, hanging baskets, decorative planters, bench cards, and plant tags. Anticipate supply needs proactively so as to not interrupt greenhouse production.

• Forecast and communicate soil needs with Soil Production Lead on a weekly basis

• Coordinate potting up plans for germinated seedlings with the Seeding Coordinator to ensure continued healthy plant growth.

• Identify and prioritize plant maintenance tasks for greenhouse plants and coordinate with farm owners

• Keep annual retail greenhouse plant stock organized and fronted, create displays and maintain clear signage

Manager Responsibilities & Duties: 

• All of the above

• Assist Valerie and Eli in developing planting production plans, sourcing and ordering plugs, and continue to improve potting up efficiencies and strategies

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience transplanting in a greenhouse, nursery or farm required

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on skill and experience level,  generally $18/hr - $22/hr

Retail Crew

This team is the friendly face of our farm stand, providing helpful customer service, assisting in sales, restocking, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Perform sales and manage farm stand cash register

• Provide outstanding customer service and assist customers in finding products that meet their needs

• Answer questions about annual, perennial, and vegetable growing and gardening

• Restock farm stand with organic produce and local food products

• Keep sales areas clean and organized, manage presentation of retail products

• Other duties, including directing parking, carrying purchases to the car, plant care and maintenance, etc

Areas of Specialization

• Gardens maintenance

• Farmers market sub

• Video, photography and content creation

• Displays / signage
  

​Qualifications:

• One year of customer service preferred

• Interest in farming, gardening, or local food preferred

• Comfort with handling cash, credit, and debit sales; comfort with using tablet for sales transactions

• Ability to maintain positive demeanor with customers throughout interactions

• Ability to lift 30 pounds, do physically demanding work and repetitive tasks while standing and/or kneeling for 8 hours per day

• Willingness to work outdoors or in a greenhouse in any weather

• All farm-wide team member qualifications

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on skill and - experience level, generally $16/hr - $18/hr

The market retail team supports all aspects of market day, from loading the van at the farm, to set up, customer service, and break down. This role serves as the welcoming face to our busy market booth. This position can be combined with others to make a part- or full-time schedule.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Load van with produce, plants, flowers, etc.

• Quickly set up colorful and eye-catching market displays

• Perform sales and manage cash register at busy farmers market

• Provide outstanding customer service, answer questions about vegetables and plants, assist customers in finding products that meet their needs

• Restock product throughout market

• Keep market booth sales areas clean and organized

• Pack up at the end of market and unload at farm

​Qualifications:

• One year of customer service preferred

• Interest in farming, gardening, or local food preferred

• Comfort with handling cash, credit, and debit sales

• Comfort with using tablet for sales transactions

• Ability to maintain positive demeanor with customers throughout interactions

• Ability to lift 30 pounds, do physically demanding work and repetitive tasks while standing and kneeling for 8 hours per day

• Willingness to work outdoors in any weather

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on skill and experience level, generally $16/hr - $18/hr

The Retail Team Sub is a member of the Retail Crew and can expect to engage in all of the Responsibilities and Duties listed above. As a sub, this position is not on the regular weekly schedule, but signs up for a minimum of 2 shifts per month. This role will be on-call for the farm stand and farmers market shifts – responses within 24-hours to on-call shifts get a bonus for the shift picked up. 

• This position is reserved for past team members already retail trained

• This sub position is a great way to stay plugged in to the team if you are no longer able to work more regularly scheduled shifts, and greatly supports our busy retail team when time off is needed

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on skill and - experience level, generally $15/hr - $18/hr

This position is a member of the Farmers Market Retail Team  and can expect to engage in all of the Responsibilities and Duties listed above.The market coordinator/manager is responsible for preparing for and operating our busy booth at the Norwich Farmers Market April - December. This position involves marketing elements of creating eye catching signage, strategizing sales and displays, and designing inviting displays each week at market. This role undertakes market preparations each week prior to market, and then assists in coordinating the retail team to set up the booth, provide great customer service and break down the display each Saturday. This position can be combined with others to make a part- or full-time schedule.

Coordinator Responsibilities & Duties:

• Prepare plants, hardgoods and supplies for market

• Maintain market prep checklist to use weekly and train other employees how to update and interact with the list

• Assist customers with checkout and inquiries about the farm/our products

• Plan and design setup/layout of produce and other products

• Set-up and breakdown market tent and display 

• Design and hand draw large chalkboard signs weekly advertising sales or upcoming farm events

• Design and hand draw individual price tags weekly, develop system to digitize these beautiful designs

• Communicate with field lead and wash/pack lead to be prepared for market

Manager Responsibilities & Duties:

• All of the above

• Assist Valerie and Eli in creating written SOPs to streamline market processes, including weekly prep, market day tasks and roles, breakdown process, etc.

• Train Farmers Market Assistants on how to use Square, give good customer service, and display produce

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on skill and experience level, generally $18/hr - $22/hr

This position gets to work with the farm’s most direct customers: our CSA family and visitors to the farm. This role works primarily from the farm stand to welcome and help visitors, create colorful displays and assist in ordering local products for the stand. The job also involves record keeping, communications, ordering and on-farm pickups for our farm’s unique CSA offerings - Free Choice, meal kit CSAs, and cut flower CSAs 

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Prepare and maintain farm stand displays and signage, stock fresh organic produce, local arts and gardening supplies

• Assist in greenhouse displays, signage and customer flow

• Provide customer service to farm visitors

• Assist in responding to customer phone calls and emails

• Assist in buying local produce and products to offer in the farm stand

• Help us curate on-farm experiences with a focus on fun, experiential learning and free-play

• Update and maintain google docs and spreadsheets regarding memberships, share schedules, etc.

• Load Free Choice CSA cards and assist members with using their cards

• Send weekly emails to CSA members, help to answer questions and assist members

• Assist in purchasing local products to feature in meal kit shares

• Type and print CSA recipes, help to set up for meal kit pick ups throughout the season

Qualifications:

• 3 years customer service experience required

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented, self-driven and able to follow through with a plan

• Word processing skills, experience working with spreadsheets and point of sale systems preferred

• Merchandising or retail experience preferred

• Interest in farming, gardening, or local food preferred

• Comfort with handling cash, credit, and debit sales; comfort with using tablet for sales transactions

• Ability to maintain positive demeanor with customers throughout interactions

Compensation:

Compensation is based on skill and experience level, generally $18/hr - $22/hr