September 7th, 2010
If you are between the ages of 14 and 22 and are interested in participating in our Youthwork Program, call Tim Parent at 802-293-5121 to start the conversation.
This fall we will be hiring up to 12 youthworkers. Fall on the farm means a lot of cleanup in the gardens; pulling plants and weeds, doing the last of the harvesting and getting the greenhouse ready for next year. Fall is the time to fill up the sugar house woodshed so we have dry wood for spring sugaring. In the fall we start working in the woods, learning about forestry and harvesting wood to heat our buildings. Fall is…
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June 15th, 2010
In addition to the Youthwork crews, farm production at Smokey House is supported by farm volunteers or WWOOFers (Willing Workers on Organic Farms). The suggested length of stay for volunteers is a minimum of one month. We are especially interested in people who could come from April through October, but shorter stays are also possible. In general we expect about a 30 hour work week. Some weekends for farmer’s markets and chores, and some evenings and/or weekends for haying, sugaring or lambing (depending on the season) would probably be part of the mix. We expect people to work hard and…
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May 28th, 2010
The Board of Directors of Smokey House Center is searching for an Executive Director to administer its educational/conservation program. The Board is seeking an Executive Director with the capacity to work in close collaboration with students, the Board of Directors, staff, public schools, granting agencies, federal and state government agencies, donors, and other organizations. The ideal candidate would have a solid educational background (including experience in working with teenagers); experience in administration, budgeting and securing grants; familiarity with natural resources and their management (e.g., farming, forestry); and a comfort level in working with a range of constituencies (youth, staff, board,…
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