Event Crew Member

Position: Event Crew Member

Type: Part-time, FLSA non-exempt

Location: Fully on-site at Retreat Farm

45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT 05301

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 spaces, directing

parking, and working with the Farm Team, as well as the events team.

● 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 Manager 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.

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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: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person