VYCC Farm Crew Leader

VYCC’s Food & Farm Program is a youth and workforce development initiative that provides hands-on agriculture training while advancing food security and food-as-medicine programming to improve the health and resilience of Vermont communities. We believe in the power that food has to connect us with the land, our community, and each other. On the farm, young people take part in the daily work of organic vegetable production, gaining hands-on experience in every aspect of growing food.

The produce they cultivate is distributed to more than 400 families through the Health Care Share — a public health initiative that connects Vermont families to locally grown food through their medical providers. Patients experiencing diet-related illnesses or barriers to accessing fresh produce receive a free weekly share of vegetables, supporting both individual and community health. In addition to vegetables, the farm raises laying hens for eggs, chickens for meat, and grows flowers and herbs, which are sold through our on-site farm stand.

Beyond their time in the fields, Corps Members also spend time in the kitchen learning essential cooking skills. Using the ingredients they’ve helped grow, they experiment with recipes and prepare daily lunches served to all farm crews—creating a meaningful connection between the work they do on the farm and the food that nourishes them each day.

Member Duties : Participate in seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, washing and packing produce. Caring for livestock. Maintaining farm tools. Work hard in all types of weather and environments, motivating Members to do the same. Support the weekly packing and delivery of Health Care Shares. Follow and uphold VYCC principles and practices to maintain a safe service site. Build supportive leadership with a Leader cohort.

Create a crew culture that prioritizes physical and emotional safety. Foster teamwork among Crew Members, lead by example, and support Crew Members as they navigate challenges and successes. Conduct 1:1 check-ins with Crew Members to support their engagement. Instruct Crew Members on all aspects of farm work. Drive a Community Shuttle that transports Crew Members based in Chittenden County to and from VYCC’s campus.

Responsible for leading weekly community meetings with crew. Advocate for the needs of Crew Members and report to VYCC staff on incidents from the field.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service, Living Allowance, Training.

Terms Uniforms provided and required.
Service Areas Education, Health, Hunger.

Skills General Skills, Conflict Resolution, Education, Team Work, Communications.

Summary

• Program Type: Ameri Corps State / National
• Program: VYCC Ameri Corps Farm Crew Leader
• Program Start/End Date: 03/16/2026 - 10/23/2026
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Age Requirement: Minimum:
  None;
  Maximum:
  None
• Program Locations: VERMONT
• Accepting Applications: From 12/01/2025 To 02/28/2026
• To Apply: Phone ; E-mail katelynn.demskie;
  Website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Contact: Katelynn Demskie
• Address: 1949 E Main St, Richmond VT 05477
• Phone:
• E-mail: katelynn.demskie
• Website: vycc.org
• Listing : 128339