Dates: May 18, 2026– August 14, 2026

Who We’re Looking For

Successful Production Crew Members are hard-working, dependable individuals who bring grit, determination, and a strong sense of purpose to their service. They approach physically demanding work and changing conditions with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Crew Members should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively, contributing to the team’s success while taking initiative and responsibility for their own tasks.

Ideal candidates are motivated by VYCC’s mission and demonstrate a genuine interest in food access, sustainable agriculture, and public service. They show up ready to learn, adapt, and grow—both personally and professionally—through meaningful hands-on work in production agriculture.

What We’ll Expect from You

Crew Community

• Foster teamwork and respect fellow Crew Members

• Participate in creating a supportive and inclusive crew community by being a part of all crew activities and communicating personal and professional needs

• Follow and uphold VYCC principles, practices, and policies to maintain a safe service site

• Support a crew culture that prioritizes physical and emotional safety

Farm Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of farm work including:

▪ Seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting

▪ Washing and packing produce for distribution

▪ Caring for livestock

▪ Light equipment operation

▪ Driving of farm vehicles

• Work in all types of weather and environments

• Preserve and process fresh produce in the kitchen

• Cook weekly farm team lunch

Communication, Reporting, & Training

• Communicate effectively with members of the Farm Team including using Microsoft Teams

• Complete forms related to their service including timesheets due biweekly on Fridays

• Engage with VYCC staff on setting goals and chartering personal and professional progress through mid-term and end-term performance evaluations with supervisor

• Participate in a variety of trainings, including VYCC and AmeriCorps Orientations and additional enrichment activities. These training hours will not exceed 20% of the total number of member hours

Required Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Be a U.S. citizen, a national, or legal permanent resident non-citizen of the U.S.

• Have not been convicted of murder or sexual assault and be willing to undergo a National Service Criminal History Check and a VT Agency of Human Services check. The member will have access to vulnerable populations

• Be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate, or be willing to work towards GED as part of their service-year successful completion requirement

• Commitment to VYCC’s mission, including the Health Care Share project

• Commitment to the mission of AmeriCorps

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record for at least three years (preferred)