Event Crew Member

Position: Event Crew Member

Type: Event-based, part time, flexible

Location: Fully on-site at Retreat Farm - 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT 05301

We’re on a mission to connect people to the land and to one-another, with the vision of creating a more just, sustainable, and healthy community.

Overview:

Event Crew Members are critical to Retreat Farm’s outreach, welcoming 70,000-100,000 annual visitors and executing dozens of community gatherings and events. Event Crew Members execute seamless event set-up and break-down, and support event logistics, working alongside our Event Coordinator and entire Events team.

Event Crew Members help execute on-campus events, including weddings and other celebrations, as well as Retreat Farm public events, such as concerts. Through their efforts, Event Crew Members ensure a safe and welcoming guest experience, and provide logistical support to fellow Retreat Farm team members.

Event Crew Members must have availability for a minimum of 3 hours per shift, and up to 25 hours per week. All work is event-based; events are typically scheduled out weeks to months in advance.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the execution of event layout(s): moving and/or storing tables, chairs, audiovisual equipment, lighting, tents, canopies, etc. to designated areas.
  
• Clean and maintain all work areas, as required.
  
• General event preparation tasks, cleaning event equipment, and working with the Lands and Farm Teams, as well as the Program Manager.
  
• Serve as an ambassador for Retreat Farm, reflecting its values and mission during community and private events, and sharing relevant information to enhance guests� experience.
  
• Maintain familiarity with the Retreat Farm mission and guidelines, as well as its history and upcoming events and endeavors.
  
• Abide by all State and local regulations to ensure a safe environment for staff and guests. Abide by all Rules and Policies set forth by Retreat Farm
  
• Event Crew Members may cross-train for Retreat Farm�s Bartender positions, if interested and able.
  
• Support seasonal facilities tasks such as storage organization and light landscaping with direction
  
• Other events-based duties as required
  

Work Environment:

Retreat Farm is a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Event Crew Members must be able to switch focus as needed, to address frequently changing priorities, while maintaining mental focus in an environment with high noise levels and interruptions.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, climb stairs, navigate uneven terrain, and lift and move up to 50 pounds
  
• Ability to work in confined spaces, including walk-in cooler and storage spaces
  
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments in various weather conditions
  
• Ability to perform repetitive motions (e.g., bending, twisting) while carrying objects.
  
• Ability to work with and around various kitchen equipment with training.
  

Reporting:

Event Crew Members report to the Event Coordinator and are part of the larger Events team.

Compensation & Benefits

• $20-23/hour
  
• Eligibility for enrollment in Retreat Farm�s SIMPLE IRA retirement savings plan, with 3% matching
  
• Accrued sick leave
  
• 25% off at the Retreat Farm Market
  

TO APPLY: Submit your resume to jobs@retreatfarm.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Multiple Event Crew positions are open, and will remain open until filled.

Retreat Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe diverse teams make the strongest teams and encourage qualified people of all backgrounds, identities, ages, and abilities to apply.

ABOUT RETREAT FARM

Located in Brattleboro, VT, Retreat Farm is an essential Vermont place whose mission is to connect people to the land and to one-another. This is a place where people of all ages come to learn, gather, and connect with the natural world through a variety of public programs. These programs, together with the forests, farmlands, trails, waterways, and historic barns and grounds of the Farm, are central to the health and life of surrounding communities.

Established in 1837, the original Retreat Farm was a working and therapeutic farm serving patients at the nearby Brattleboro Retreat. A prominent feature of the region for 180 years, the Farm today encompasses 500 acres of conserved forests, farmlands, trails, and waterways, and a historic eight-structure Farmstead. Retreat Farm sits adjacent to downtown Brattleboro, a gateway to Vermont, and the geographic center of New England.

The nonprofit Retreat Farm, Ltd. was formed in 2015 to restore the lands and structures of this place, and to establish a vibrant program of education, stewardship, and community gatherings. By connecting people to the land and one another, Retreat Farm is helping to ensure a healthy future for the region. Learn more at retreatfarm.org.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
  
• Employee discount
  

Shift:

• Day shift
  
• Evening shift
  

Work Location: In person