Farm Hand

Now Accepting Applications!

We are looking for the best possible candidate to be part of our team. We are a certified organic pasture based dairy that milks around 45 mixed breed cheesemaking/yogurt making cows. We raise a herd of 40 whey fed heritage breed pigs. We also put up our own hay.

Looking for someone who can help with milking shifts, pig feedings, tractor driving field work, fencing, firewood processing, building projects and other various farm jobs. This is a full time, year round position.

Job Description:

Positive attitude a must.
Animal husbandry experience preferred.
Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly.
A willingness to learn is essential.
Farm tractor experience preferred.
Chainsaw experience preferred.
Must like working with cows and pigs.
Must enjoy working outdoors.
Flexibility on weekend scheduling required.
Must be willing to reside locally
Minimal weekend work may be required. 4 day work week possible. We offer two-three consecutive days off in a row and we do our best to give everyone some holidays off but a willingness to work others is necessary.

Employment Classification:

Year-round, full-time salaried position

von Trapp Farmstead is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits Include:

Competitive wages ($20-23/hr depending on experience)
Paid time off/sick time
IRA matching retirement plan
Dental/vision plan
Milk, cheese, yogurt and meat
25% discount on all items sold through our farm store
Limited on farm housing possibly available (tiny house)

To apply:

If possible please send cover letter and resume. If you don't have a resume available, no worries....send us an email with your work experience and why your interested in the job to info@vontrappfarmstead.com.

Cheesemaker Assistant

This position has been filled

Do you want to work on an organic-regenerative dairy in the heart of the Mad River Valley? Come be a part of turning our delicious milk into award winning cheeses! We are a small, family run dairy and cheese making operation.

This job offers opportunities to work with our lead cheesemakers on all aspects of cheese production. The position combines time and duties spent in cheese production, cellar affinage, and more.

A desire to learn and interest in cheesemaking are a must! Experience is preferred but not necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in a career in cheesemaking or food production. We hold ourselves, and are held to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety in our industry. Anyone looking to learn what that takes will find this job challenging and incredibly interesting.

Benefits include:
$20+ DOE
Paid time off/sick time
IRA matching retirement plan
Milk, cheese, yogurt and meat!
25% discount on all items sold through our new farm store
Transitional or long term housing options available

General Duties Include:
Assisting with Cheesemake
Cleaning and Sanitation
Affinage Work
Cutting and Wrapping Cheese

Typical work week: approx. 35-40 hrs/week.

The cows don't stop making milk, so everyone here has to be willing to work a weekend day. We do our best to give everyone some holidays off but a willingness to work others is necessary.

It's important to be prepared for work that is repetitive, requires serious attention to detail, is physically demanding, and entails lots and lots of cleaning and sanitation. However, at the end of the day, you can be proud of being part of a small farm and larger food system that takes care of the land, animals, and us too!

Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to info@vontrappfarmstead.com

Come join our team!