For over 30 years, Vermont Compost has produced compost, potting soils, and eggs with a mission to enhance and protect the soil to help restore community food security.
We currently employ approximately twenty-five humans, about a thousand chickens, and a half dozen equines. Our tight-knit team provides over 3 million pounds of living soil per year to growers around New England and the US.
If you are interested in joining our workforce as our business continues to grow and evolve, please send your résumé and a brief cover letter to: jobs@vermontcompost.com.
Vermont Compost Company is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Livestock Manager to oversee the wellbeing of our equine herd and chicken flock. The Livestock Manager will monitor the health and hygiene of our livestock, develop and implement an equine training program (in conjunction with ownership), and oversee / perform all chicken-related tasks. The Livestock Manager’s time is typically split between equine and chicken duties.
The successful candidate will have 2 - 5 years of large draft animal experience (preferably experience with the care and training of donkeys on farm work), the ability to work individually as well as on a team, the ability to operate (or learn to operate) a front end loader, strong time management skills, an interest in compost production, and a sense of humor.
The position is based in Montpelier, VT and work will be performed during regular business hours. The pay range for this position is $20 - $30 per hour (depending on experience) plus a generous benefits package including health and dental insurances; a Simple IRA retirement plan with company match; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; employee-pricing; and paid time off.
Please submit your application materials (resume and cover letter) to jobs@vermontcompost.com, or mail to Vermont Compost Company, 1996 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.
Vermont Compost Company is also seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The Heavy Equipment Operator is a member of the compost operations team and plays a critical role in the creation of our compost-based products and completion of various projects at our facilities.
The Heavy Equipment Operator will participate in moving compost feedstock, building and turning compost windrows, and transporting compost for production in a safe and efficient manner. Additional duties, including facility projects, may be assigned as needed. Success in this role will require 5 years of excavator, front end loader, and dozer experience, the ability to work effectively in a team environment, and a willingness to work in various weather conditions.
Preferred qualifications for this position include experience operating a roll-off truck, farming and forestry experience, and knowledge of compost making practices.
This is a full-time position with a pay range of $20 - $30 per hour plus a generous benefits package including health and dental insurances; a Simple IRA retirement plan with company match; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; employee-pricing; and paid time off. Regular overtime may also be available.
The position is based in Montpelier, VT and most work will be performed during regular business hours, Monday - Friday; work outside of regular business hours will occasionally be required.
Please submit your application materials (resume and cover letter) to jobs@vermontcompost.com, or mail to Vermont Compost Company, 1996 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.
Vermont Compost Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV-positive status, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship status, veteran/military status, crime victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all of VCC’s terms and conditions of employment.
