Bartender

Position: Bartender at Retreat Farm’s Thirsty Goat

Type: Part-time, FLSA non-exempt

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.

Join our growing team!

Overview:

Bartenders are critical to Retreat Farm’s business operations and outreach, welcoming

70,000 - 100,000+ annual visitors and helping execute 30+ community gatherings and

private events. Bartenders not only pour drinks, but provide exceptional customer service

and help execute seamless events.

Bartenders are highly visible Retreat Farm ambassadors responsible for Thirsty Goat bar

set-up and breakdown, ensuring a safe and welcoming guest experience, and providing

logistical support to fellow Retreat Farm team members as needed. Bartender shifts are

event-based (i.e., scheduled as needed and depending on individuals’ availability), with the

potential for regular hours in summer months. Shifts are typically known and made

available for scheduling weeks to months in advance, and include service at Retreat Farm

music events and programs, as well as private events such as weddings, celebrations of life,

and business functions.

This position requires both independent and collaborative work during shifts lasting 4-10

hours depending on the event.

Responsibilities:

● Pour and ring up drinks at the Thirsty Goat bar.

● Provide exceptional customer service to visitors and vendors.

● Ensure the bar area remains stocked and clean.

● Serve as an ambassador for Retreat Farm, reflecting its values and mission during

Retreat Farm’s and private events, sharing relevant Retreat Farm and local

information to enhance guests’ experiences.

● Stay up to date on bar products, events, programming, and partnerships to promote

Retreat Farm and educate visitors.

● Abide by all State and Local regulations, as well as Retreat Farm policies, to ensure a

safe environment for staff and guests.

● Maintains certification to sell/serve alcohol at events (certification training will be

paid for if not already obtained).

Work Environment:

Retreat Farm is a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Bartenders 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.

Evening and weekend work will be required.

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)

● Ability to work with and around various kitchen equipment

Reporting:

Bartenders report to the Event Manager and are part of the larger programming and

events team, which includes the Director of Community Engagement, Venue Manager, and

several events staff. Bartenders will also work closely with the lands and farm team and

other Retreat Farm staff at times.

Compensation:

● $32/hour, with hours based on shifts available and individuals’ schedules. Please

note that tips are not accepted at Retreat Farm.

● Earned sick leave based on hours worked.

● Discount at the Retreat Farm Market

TO APPLY:

To be considered, please email a resume and cover letter or email expressing your interest

in the position to jobs@retreatfarm.org. Multiple Bartender 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.

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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: $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person