Director of Agriculture (Farm Operations)

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center seeks a mission-driven and experienced Director of Agriculture to provide leadership and strategic direction for our organic farming operations. This full-time, year-round role requires a systems thinker with deep knowledge of organic production, facility and resource management, and a passion for regenerative agriculture.

The Director oversees a team of three managers and ensures that departmental goals are clearly defined, aligned with the farm’s mission, and effectively executed. Key responsibilities include guiding production strategy and budgets, fostering collaboration across departments, and maintaining partnerships with research institutions and external stakeholders. The Director also plays a central role in communicating Cedar Circle’s agricultural practices and advancing innovative, climate-resilient approaches to farming.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, year-round position with a salary range of $75K-$85K. Benefits include: health insurance (premium 100% employer paid, 50% paid for minor dependents); paid personal, sick, and parental leave; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer safe harbor match; short-term disability insurance (100% employer paid), 20% discount at our farmstand; 50% off summer camps for dependents; and access to an employee assistance program.

2-Bedroom housing potentially available.

About Us

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a 30-acre certified organic vegetable, berry, and flower farm, and a nonprofit organization based in East Thetford, Vermont. Our work centers on growing healthy food, building community, and educating people of all ages about sustainable agriculture.

Our team of nearly 70 seasonal and year-round staff members collaborates across all departments—from education and production to the kitchen and farmstand—to fulfill our mission. We value curiosity, collaboration, and kindness, and we believe that every role on the farm contributes to our shared success and the health of our local food system.

To Apply

To read the full job description and to apply, please visit https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/job/director-of-agriculture.