Seeking a Gardener/GuideInner fire is a proactive healing community that offers individuals wrestling with debilitating or traumatic life challenges a recovery option focused on avoiding or tapering off psychotropic medications that have sadly become the norm. We are not anti medication but rather believe in the power of choice. Embedded in the natural beauty of Brookline, VT, on 45 acres of both wooded and openland our multifaceted program offers holistic healing through artistic therapies,counseling, gardening and forestry, cooking and a healthy diet, a supportive social environment and more. www.innerfire.usAt this time we have hens and goats. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced creative, resilient person with enthusiasm and initiative!Qualifications ● Trained or experienced in Biodynamic gardening is preferred but will entertainthe right candidate.● Compassionate, grounded, self-motivated and courageous with a good sense of humor!● Passion and experience in accompanying and guiding Seekers (residents)striving for deep and comprehensive healing.● A team player● Advantage: Experienced herbalist, with experience in making tinctures andointmentsRole Description / Responsibilities: The will-based activity and grounding experienceof working in the gardens is vital to the Seekers’ healing journey while also supplyingour kitchen with produce. We are looking for a mature, experienced individual who willcarry the overall well being of the open and wooded land.● Manage the greenhouse and beds● Create new beds and develop an orchard● Support the guiding of Seekers as they develop their relationship to the earth.There will be additional support for this teaching and guiding of the Seekers,some of whom are quite independent.● Willing to take on additional tasks in the community, including forestry in the offseason.Schedule:Full time Position of 40 hours a weekMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8 am to 4 pm.Compensation:● Starting wage $20/hr with the possiblity of increase/based on experience. ● Paid time off.
To Apply● Review our website at www.innerfire.us in its entirety; please watch the interviewwhen scrolling down on the home page.● Send resume and cover letter to officemanger.innerfire@gmail.com andbeatrice.innerfire@gmail.com