Garden Assistant

OverviewKarm Chling is a residential meditation center located on 420 acres of beautiful land in Barnet, VT.Our one-acre garden has been managed organically for 35 years and produces a wide variety of vegetables, flowers, herbs, shiitake mushrooms, and berries. Most produce is used to feed the community at the meditation center, but some produce is sold via an on-site food stand, a local meal site, and a food coop.The Garden Assistant works with the Garden Manager and the Senior Garden Manager to meet the gardens daily and seasonal needs.Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesGarden operations:Seeding and transplantingIrrigationTurning and distributing compostWeed managementMowing pathwaysHarvest produceTransportationAdditional tasks:Attend weekly staff and community meetingsCultivate an atmosphere of kindness and invitation in the gardenGarden Assistant QualitiesEager to learn and deepen one's understanding of regenerative-organic gardening methodsAbility to work well independently as well as in a teamGood with repetitive and heavy workFlexibility with work hours (approximately 28 hours per week in the garden plus 4-5 hours of additional community work in maintaining our common living and meditation areas)Interest in spirituality and meditationSalary/CompensationRoom and board, including a shared or personal room, daily meals, and access to community spaces, such as staff exercise room*Monthly stipend based on experience and skillset28 personal days per yearSupport for a daily meditation practice, including two hours allotted to community meditation practice each day, free programs and classes, and a personally-assigned Meditation Instructor*Candidates who wish to live locally and not on-site may discuss alternative compensation packages.To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter describing your background and interest to Jack Sweeney-Taylor, Head of Personnel, through the Apply Now portal.To find more information and apply through our website, go to the Job Opportunities page at KarmeCholing-dot-org.