Company description

Trillium Brewing was founded in March of 2013 by JC and Esther Tetreault with the desire to create a New England Farmhouse-inspired experience through the lens of craft beer. Launched with three employees and the support of family, friends, and community, our little brewery located at 369 Congress Street in Boston’s then-sleepy Fort Point neighborhood has grown to a team of nearly 300. Every member of our organization has incredible drive and purpose, working passionately each day to elevate the quality of the Trillium experience.

Job description

Trillium is an independent family-run hospitality business looking for an experienced and passionate Market Gardener to join our growing team! At Trillium, we believe in the intuitive beauty of the natural New England landscape, the comfort of a wood fire, and the joys of sharing great food and beer. We create space for people to share memorable experiences, pursuing our passions with integrity and a continuous drive to improve, innovate, and grow.

The Market Gardener will be a part of our first farming project at our property in North Stonington Connecticut. We are looking for a self motivated individual to execute our plans for this growing season. This position will help integrate our farm operations into the Trillium ecosystem which includes craft breweries, beer gardens, and a restaurant.

There is a modern, furnished farm house on the property that the Market Gardener can use for up to 90 days while looking for more permanent housing.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Land Management
● Adhere to Trillium Brewing Company’s high standard for health and safety and respect for the land
● Maintain a 1.4 acre Market Garden including preparing beds, building caterpillar tunnels, and establishing paths.
● Managing the planting, harvesting, and storing of crops to ensure best quality.
● Use of a full range of hand tools and agricultural machinery such as small tractors with accessories in a safe manner.
● Ensure all equipment and tools are in good safe working order, kept secure, clean, and returned to their storage location after use.
● Purchasing seeds and/or plants as well as other tools and supplies as necessary.

Planning and Record Keeping
● Keeping accurate records of purchases and updating budget.
● Keeping accurate records of farming activities.
● Identify and recommend any additional resources necessary to complete first season growing.

Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Desired Qualifications and Abilities
Education and Experience
● Farm management coursework, diploma, or degree preferred
● Experience with crop management software
● Permanent, no-till bed establishment and management
● Biointensive market gardening techniques
● Experience and knowledge in growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruit
● Experience working with a wide variety of tools and agricultural equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
● Capable of working from plans provided
● Ability to stand, stoop, bend and lift items up to 55 lbs repetitively unassisted
● Ability to work extended periods without oversight
● Awareness of health and safety standards
● Good communication skills
● Demonstrated ability to plan work over an extended schedule

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline