Farm Assistant

Heartbeet Lifesharing•Hardwick, VT

2d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Heartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit licensed therapeutic community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities located in Hardwick, Vermont. In addition, Heartbeet is also a vibrant Camphill community that interweaves the social and agricultural realms and is fully dedicated to the healing and renewing of our society and the earth. Community members live and work together, in beautiful extended family households, forming a mutually supportive environment that enables each individual to discover and develop their unique abilities and potential. Come see what puts the HEART in Heartbeet today! Heartbeet is looking for a Farm Assistant to offer weekend coverage and to support to our Farm Manager and crew with caring for the Heartbeet Farm. Some of the Farm activities include: livestock husbandry, building paddocks/fencing, milking cows, upkeep/maintenance of the barns, and making/using the Biodynamic preparations. Diversity of Livestock 3 Milking Cows 12-15 Head Grass-Fed Beef (mixed ages) Around 400 Pastured Laying Hens Around 400 Pastured Meat Chickens

Requirements

Creative problem-solving skills
Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive
Clear organizational/time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time
Self-motivated and able to work both with little supervision and in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse populations
Commitment to the human rights of people with disabilities and the organizational mission
At least 18 years old
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Proficient in the English language
Must pass required Background Checks for position
Please include a Resume and Cover Letter with your application