AmeriCorps Farm Production Crew Member

Food & Farm: AmeriCorps Production Crew Member

Location: Richmond, Vermont
Dates: May 18, 2026– August 14, 2026
Weekly stipend: $615
Education Award: $1,956.35
Age requirement: 18

Who We Are
VYCC is a mission-driven organization where we strive to take action and build community

by working and learning together with the land. 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 vibrant 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.

These projects are made possible through VYCC's partnership with AmeriCorps and The

Corps Network.

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 You Can Expect
Production Crew Members participate in the successful operation of VYCC’s 11-acre organic

farm. They learn organic farming systems and complete tasks such as seeding, transplanting,

weed management, harvesting, animal care, and farm stand support. They will also learn

technical farm skills, such as light equipment operation, high-tunnel production, irrigation

setup, and crop harvest. Crews wash, pack, and distribute fresh food in support of the Health

Care Share project. Production Crew Members are role models in VYCC’s farm community.

They must model a strong work ethic and professionalism while serving alongside Youth

Crew Members.

Production Crews spend most of their time outdoors, working with their crew while also
working in the farm kitchen, interacting with community members, and VYCC staff.
Production Crew Members will often be tasked to complete farm projects on their own. They
are supervised by our Farm Production Coordinators. They serve daily at VYCC’s farm,
located in Richmond, Vermont.

By engaging them in every step of the food-to-table process, Production Crew Members leave
our program with new career aspirations to work in community health, food security, and
agriculture. They gain a wide range of career skills that prepare them for future success in
agriculture, food systems, and beyond. They develop hands-on expertise in sustainable
farming practices—from soil health and crop production to harvest management and post-
harvest processing—while also strengthening their abilities in teamwork, leadership, and
problem-solving. Members learn to manage time effectively, adapt to changing conditions,
and communicate clearly in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. By working to deliver
Health Care Shares, they also gain valuable insight into community food systems and the
social impact of their work. Together, these skills equip VYCC members with the knowledge,
confidence, and professional experience to pursue meaningful careers in agriculture,
environmental stewardship, and community development.

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

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

• Support a crew culture that prioritizes physical and emotional safety

• 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

• 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

Work Environment
Corps Members spend most of their time outdoors serving with their crew. They also interact
with community members and VYCC staff. They serve daily at VYCC’s farm, located in
Richmond, Vermont.

Production Crew Members will serve an average of 38.5 hours/week, Monday-Friday.

Members have a half-hour lunch break each day that is not counted toward AmeriCorps

service. The Production Crews schedule is 6:30AM-3:00PM Monday through Thursday and

8AM-3PM on Fridays. During orientation, the schedule is 8AM-4:30PM for the first two weeks.

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)

• Weekly stipend: $615

• Segal Education Award upon completion of service: $1,956.35

• Access to fresh produce from the farm and daily lunch during the summer

• Organizational dedication to professional development

• Career pathways support during and after the VYCC experience provided by the

Community Engagement Manager

• Potential eligibility for student loan forbearance and interest payment

Terms of Service and Dates of Service:

450 Hour (Quarter-time) term from May 18– August 14, 2026

Have questions about the position? Feel free to reach out to...
Katie Colatch, Food & Farm Program Manager
Email: Katie.Robertson@vycc.org
Phone: 802.434.3969 ext: 128