Are you an independent, motivated BFA Fairfax student or recent graduate seeking a summer or after-school job?
Below, you will find a color-coded list of local businesses that are currently hiring.
Check out the following colors:
GREEN for Adventure Recreation.
PURPLE for Sales, Retail, and other People-oriented positions.
ORANGE for Construction and Civil Engineering.
BLUE for Manufacturing and Warehousing.
RED for Food Service
Below, you will find a color-coded list of local businesses that are currently hiring.
Check out the following colors:
GREEN for Adventure Recreation.
PURPLE for Sales, Retail, and other People-oriented positions.
ORANGE for Construction and Civil Engineering.
BLUE for Manufacturing and Warehousing.
RED for Food Service
ArborTrek Canopy Adventures at Smugglers' Notch, Jeffersonville
Person to contact: Mike Smith or April Edwards at employment@arbortrek.com or 802-644-9300.
For more information and to apply, visit https://arbortrek.com/jobs.
Available position(s) and short description:
Hours and wage range: Full-time commitment (35-40 hrs/wk) with an option for some overtime. Seasonal position with option for fall, winter, and spring work. Wages start at $15/hour, plus gratuities. Zip Line Canopy Tour guides receive wage increases after completion of training and passing a qualifications exam. Training included (40-80 hours depending on position). In recent years, gratuities have averaged $3.75 to $7.00/hour for zip line canopy tour guides and monitors (when averaged over a summer season) and $3.50 to $4.75/hour for customer service positions and drivers. Benefits include employee discounts, outdoor pro-deals, and seasonal benefits offered by Smugglers' Notch Resort.
Additional information: Must have reliable transportation. For more information and to apply, visit https://arbortrek.com/jobs
Person to contact: Mike Smith or April Edwards at employment@arbortrek.com or 802-644-9300.
For more information and to apply, visit https://arbortrek.com/jobs.
Available position(s) and short description:
- Zip Line Canopy Tour Guide (18 years or older). Working in pairs, Zip Line Canopy Tour guides lead ArborTrek customers on 2-1/2- to 3-hour tours that feature zip lines, rappels, and sky bridges. Guides are responsible for instructing and overseeing customer progression through the zip line canopy tour. In addition to providing instruction and enforcing safety protocols, guides deliver commentary on the natural history and ecology of the area. The position requires working and movement at height along with strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Treetop Obstacle Course/Aerial Adventure Park Monitor (17 years or older). Adventure park monitors are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the operation of the Treetop Obstacle Course and Climbing Adventure, a self-guided experience consisting of a series of elevated challenge obstacles including wobbly bridges, ropes swings, cargo nets, zip lines, and more designed to test customers’ agility, balance, and strength. Monitors deliver instruction in the proper use of the equipment and oversee customer progression, providing coaching, instruction, and assistance as needed. The position requires working at heights and strong interpersonal skills.
- Customer Service (18 years or older). Customer service specialists are energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate strong communications skills. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, greeting guests upon their arrival at the facility, checking customers in for their scheduled tours, taking reservations in person and over the phone, processing and posting tour photos, light clerical and retail functions, and sales and marketing tasks. Depending on age and qualifications, occasional driving may be required.
Hours and wage range: Full-time commitment (35-40 hrs/wk) with an option for some overtime. Seasonal position with option for fall, winter, and spring work. Wages start at $15/hour, plus gratuities. Zip Line Canopy Tour guides receive wage increases after completion of training and passing a qualifications exam. Training included (40-80 hours depending on position). In recent years, gratuities have averaged $3.75 to $7.00/hour for zip line canopy tour guides and monitors (when averaged over a summer season) and $3.50 to $4.75/hour for customer service positions and drivers. Benefits include employee discounts, outdoor pro-deals, and seasonal benefits offered by Smugglers' Notch Resort.
Additional information: Must have reliable transportation. For more information and to apply, visit https://arbortrek.com/jobs
Burger Barn, Jeffersonville
Person to contact: Kierstin, (802) 730-3441 / [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: Customer service/cashier, grill cook, prep cook, fry cook
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: Evenings and weekends, hourly rate + tips
Additional information: Fast paced and fun. No experience required we will train the right people. Ages 16 and up. We are not open yet, so don't come in person. Contact Kierstin by text (802)730-3441, the burgerbarnvt Facebook page or by email.
https://www.facebook.com/BurgerbarnVT/
Person to contact: Kierstin, (802) 730-3441 / [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: Customer service/cashier, grill cook, prep cook, fry cook
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: Evenings and weekends, hourly rate + tips
Additional information: Fast paced and fun. No experience required we will train the right people. Ages 16 and up. We are not open yet, so don't come in person. Contact Kierstin by text (802)730-3441, the burgerbarnvt Facebook page or by email.
https://www.facebook.com/BurgerbarnVT/
Cambridge Village Market, Cambridge
Person to contact: Bruce, 802-644-2272 / [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: Bottle Redemption is sorting bottles and cans, putting them in the appropriate containers, cleaning your work area up, and some outside activities. Cashier and deli positions include waiting on customers, stocking and filling coolers.
Minimum age requirement: 14+ for Bottle Redemption Clerk, 16+ for Deli and Cashier
Hours and wage range: After school and weekends. Bottle Redemption starts at $12/hr. Deli/Cashier starts at $13/hr.
Additional information: See Bruce for an application at the store.
https://www.cambridgevillagemarket.com/
Person to contact: Bruce, 802-644-2272 / [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: Bottle Redemption is sorting bottles and cans, putting them in the appropriate containers, cleaning your work area up, and some outside activities. Cashier and deli positions include waiting on customers, stocking and filling coolers.
Minimum age requirement: 14+ for Bottle Redemption Clerk, 16+ for Deli and Cashier
Hours and wage range: After school and weekends. Bottle Redemption starts at $12/hr. Deli/Cashier starts at $13/hr.
Additional information: See Bruce for an application at the store.
https://www.cambridgevillagemarket.com/
Erica's American Diner, Fairfax
Person to contact: Ron and Linda Frey, apply on Facebook via the link above.
Available position(s) and short description: Servers and Line Cooks
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: Evenings and weekends, hourly rate + tips
Additional information: We are looking for part time and full time servers and line cooks! Hours are flexible and the money is excellent. Experience not required, willing to train. This is a great summer job for students!
Please fill out an application on Facebook and we will respond within 24 to set up an interview.
https://m.facebook.com/jobs/job-opening/7404706959571580/?source=attached_post_permlink&_rdr
Person to contact: Ron and Linda Frey, apply on Facebook via the link above.
Available position(s) and short description: Servers and Line Cooks
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: Evenings and weekends, hourly rate + tips
Additional information: We are looking for part time and full time servers and line cooks! Hours are flexible and the money is excellent. Experience not required, willing to train. This is a great summer job for students!
Please fill out an application on Facebook and we will respond within 24 to set up an interview.
https://m.facebook.com/jobs/job-opening/7404706959571580/?source=attached_post_permlink&_rdr
KC's Red Hots, Various Locations
Person to contact: Steve and Karen Carlin, [email protected], or text or call 802-363-9523.
Available position(s) and short description: KC’s Red Hots is a mobile food trailer. We're looking for occasional help this food season from June through the end of October. We primarily operate in Franklin and Chittenden Counties, but will travel for larger events. We are looking for someone at least 16 years old, who might be interested in culinary work, but we will train the right person who isn’t. We train people to run our iPad based register/ordering system, interact with customers, hand write orders, deal with money and making change, putting orders together and getting them to customers, and cooking on a charbroil grill and a Fryalator.
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: We work different size events on any day of the week including many weekends. We work the trailer with 2 to 4 people depending on the event. We pay $15.00 per hour and events can be anywhere from 3 hours to 24 hours over a weekend.
https://www.facebook.com/KCsRedHots/
Person to contact: Steve and Karen Carlin, [email protected], or text or call 802-363-9523.
Available position(s) and short description: KC’s Red Hots is a mobile food trailer. We're looking for occasional help this food season from June through the end of October. We primarily operate in Franklin and Chittenden Counties, but will travel for larger events. We are looking for someone at least 16 years old, who might be interested in culinary work, but we will train the right person who isn’t. We train people to run our iPad based register/ordering system, interact with customers, hand write orders, deal with money and making change, putting orders together and getting them to customers, and cooking on a charbroil grill and a Fryalator.
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: We work different size events on any day of the week including many weekends. We work the trailer with 2 to 4 people depending on the event. We pay $15.00 per hour and events can be anywhere from 3 hours to 24 hours over a weekend.
https://www.facebook.com/KCsRedHots/
Maddocks Masonry & Landscaping, Fairfax
Person to contact: Jake Maddocks, 802-345-2282 / [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: Seeking motivated person who is eager to learn about masonry and landscaping. Jobs consist of surveying, planning, and creating one of a kind patio and yard projects. Position entails physical labor.
Minimum age requirement: 17+
Hours and wage range: Open to full or part time positions. Starting pay of $15/hr.
Additional information: Can begin the day here in Fairfax and ride to job sites with fellow workers. Check out their website and Facebook page to see past projects.
https://www.maddocksmasonry.com
https://www.facebook.com/maddockslandscaping/
Person to contact: Jake Maddocks, 802-345-2282 / [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: Seeking motivated person who is eager to learn about masonry and landscaping. Jobs consist of surveying, planning, and creating one of a kind patio and yard projects. Position entails physical labor.
Minimum age requirement: 17+
Hours and wage range: Open to full or part time positions. Starting pay of $15/hr.
Additional information: Can begin the day here in Fairfax and ride to job sites with fellow workers. Check out their website and Facebook page to see past projects.
https://www.maddocksmasonry.com
https://www.facebook.com/maddockslandscaping/
P&J Painting, Fairfax
Person to contact: Jeff Sears, 802-598-7244 / [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: Willing to train those that show an ability to work off of extension ladders for exterior perp and paint work. Most of our warm season work will be in Chittenden County. Some flexibility in schedule, opportunities for advancement.
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: Monday-Friday, roughly 7AM-3PM
Additional information: Could be flexible in working 3-5 days per week
https://www.pjpaintingvt.com/
Person to contact: Jeff Sears, 802-598-7244 / [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: Willing to train those that show an ability to work off of extension ladders for exterior perp and paint work. Most of our warm season work will be in Chittenden County. Some flexibility in schedule, opportunities for advancement.
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: Monday-Friday, roughly 7AM-3PM
Additional information: Could be flexible in working 3-5 days per week
https://www.pjpaintingvt.com/
Plato's Closet, Williston
Person to contact: Email résumé to [email protected] or call (802) 878-0001 for more information
Available position(s) and short description: Sales/Floor Associate
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: Flexible Scheduling, $15+/hr
Additional information: Perks of working at Plato's Closet include: free snacks, first pick of incoming clothes, employee discount, no need to wear a uniform, schedule to fit your availability, opportunities for advancement.
https://www.platoscloset.com/locations/williston-vt/jobs
Person to contact: Email résumé to [email protected] or call (802) 878-0001 for more information
Available position(s) and short description: Sales/Floor Associate
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: Flexible Scheduling, $15+/hr
Additional information: Perks of working at Plato's Closet include: free snacks, first pick of incoming clothes, employee discount, no need to wear a uniform, schedule to fit your availability, opportunities for advancement.
https://www.platoscloset.com/locations/williston-vt/jobs
Skinny Pancake, Various Locations
Person to contact: Check out the plethora of open positions at https://skinnypancake.com/jobs/
Available position(s) and short description: Toggle the menu at https://skinnypancake.com/jobs/ to show the location you are interested in and an updated listing of positions will show up.
Minimum age requirement: depends on the position
Hours and wage range: Flexible Scheduling, competitive wages
Person to contact: Check out the plethora of open positions at https://skinnypancake.com/jobs/
Available position(s) and short description: Toggle the menu at https://skinnypancake.com/jobs/ to show the location you are interested in and an updated listing of positions will show up.
Minimum age requirement: depends on the position
Hours and wage range: Flexible Scheduling, competitive wages
Smith Drug Company, Milton
Person to contact: Christie at 802-893-5105 ext. 1131, [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: Warehouse Support: Inventory Functions.
Requirements: You must be able to lift 50 pounds. This job is very physically demanding, and includes continuously walking/moving around, squatting, bending, and reaching over your head. Able to work quickly in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Have computer experience.
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: Flexible Scheduling, Part-time or Full-time, $16/hr starting pay, 401k options
Additional information:
https://www.smithdrug.com/contact/employment-opportunities
Person to contact: Christie at 802-893-5105 ext. 1131, [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: Warehouse Support: Inventory Functions.
Requirements: You must be able to lift 50 pounds. This job is very physically demanding, and includes continuously walking/moving around, squatting, bending, and reaching over your head. Able to work quickly in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Have computer experience.
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: Flexible Scheduling, Part-time or Full-time, $16/hr starting pay, 401k options
Additional information:
https://www.smithdrug.com/contact/employment-opportunities
Smugglers' Notch Resort, Jeffersonville
Person to contact: Sam McDowell at 802-644-8584, or visit https://www.smuggs.com/pages/universal/jobs/index.php to complete an application for the job you're most interested in, and the hiring manager for that job will be in touch with you.
Available position(s) and short description: Smuggs' will be looking for a number of employees this summer. The resort in general will have a large number of open positions they’re looking to fill in housekeeping, summer camps, family events, FunZone staff and lifeguards.
Minimum age requirement: Some depts. will hire 14 and 15 year olds, with limitations on the number of hours per day and week they can work. Anyone over 16 can work full-time hours without restrictions.
Hours and wage range: Hours can range anywhere from 8am – 8 or 9pm and can consist of as few as 4-8 hours for week or up to 40 hours per week depending on individual availability. Starting pay is right around $15 per hour.
Additional information: All job descriptions can be found on our jobs posting site which is found here: https://www.smuggs.com/pages/universal/jobs/index.php
Some jobs are currently posted for summer and others will be posted shortly. Jobs will be available but are not posted yet are Tennis Desk Staff, Family Events Staff, Teen Center Staff, Hiking Guide and FunZone attendants. If interested in one of those jobs, they should be available to apply early in April.
Person to contact: Sam McDowell at 802-644-8584, or visit https://www.smuggs.com/pages/universal/jobs/index.php to complete an application for the job you're most interested in, and the hiring manager for that job will be in touch with you.
Available position(s) and short description: Smuggs' will be looking for a number of employees this summer. The resort in general will have a large number of open positions they’re looking to fill in housekeeping, summer camps, family events, FunZone staff and lifeguards.
Minimum age requirement: Some depts. will hire 14 and 15 year olds, with limitations on the number of hours per day and week they can work. Anyone over 16 can work full-time hours without restrictions.
Hours and wage range: Hours can range anywhere from 8am – 8 or 9pm and can consist of as few as 4-8 hours for week or up to 40 hours per week depending on individual availability. Starting pay is right around $15 per hour.
Additional information: All job descriptions can be found on our jobs posting site which is found here: https://www.smuggs.com/pages/universal/jobs/index.php
Some jobs are currently posted for summer and others will be posted shortly. Jobs will be available but are not posted yet are Tennis Desk Staff, Family Events Staff, Teen Center Staff, Hiking Guide and FunZone attendants. If interested in one of those jobs, they should be available to apply early in April.
Vermont Irrigation, Burlington
Person to contact: Deb, 802-893-3909
Available position(s) and short description: Hiring specifically for an Installer position, although a senior interested in full-time work could easily discuss other opportunities. The installer helps the crew install sprinkler systems.
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: Flexible hours (around sports, vacation, family, etc), but driving within the Burlington area (30 minutes) is often necessary. Starting pay is $15-17. If the employee is interested in continuing employment they typically reach the $17-21/hr range within the end of the season.
Additional information: We work throughout the Burlington area, but can travel as far as New Hampshire. The properties are beautiful, the work is fulfilling, and the team work is fun.
website
https://www.vermontirrigation.com/
Person to contact: Deb, 802-893-3909
Available position(s) and short description: Hiring specifically for an Installer position, although a senior interested in full-time work could easily discuss other opportunities. The installer helps the crew install sprinkler systems.
Minimum age requirement: 16+
Hours and wage range: Flexible hours (around sports, vacation, family, etc), but driving within the Burlington area (30 minutes) is often necessary. Starting pay is $15-17. If the employee is interested in continuing employment they typically reach the $17-21/hr range within the end of the season.
Additional information: We work throughout the Burlington area, but can travel as far as New Hampshire. The properties are beautiful, the work is fulfilling, and the team work is fun.
website
https://www.vermontirrigation.com/
Vermont State Parks, Various Locations
Person to contact: Reuben Allen, (802) 779-6054 / [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: Park Attendants, Lifeguards, Workcampers, Trail Workers, etc. For full listing and descriptions, check out https://vtstateparks.com/jobs/
Minimum age requirement: Varies based on position
Hours and wage range: Flexible hours, weekends generally required. Starting pay is $15.31/hr.
Additional information: All employees receive two punch passes to share with friends or family, free camping and access to our rental boats on a space available basis, free day use and a free fishing license. Staff will also receive a discount on parks merchandise and free or reduced admission to many Vermont tourist attractions. You will be issued an ID card valid during your time with us to enable you to take advantage of some of these free attractions. Our positions qualify for various pro-deals for those working in the outdoor recreation industry. Optional 457-B deferred compensation plan to help you save for retirement. The best perk of the job = working outside with awesome people.
https://vtstateparks.com/jobs/
Person to contact: Reuben Allen, (802) 779-6054 / [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: Park Attendants, Lifeguards, Workcampers, Trail Workers, etc. For full listing and descriptions, check out https://vtstateparks.com/jobs/
Minimum age requirement: Varies based on position
Hours and wage range: Flexible hours, weekends generally required. Starting pay is $15.31/hr.
Additional information: All employees receive two punch passes to share with friends or family, free camping and access to our rental boats on a space available basis, free day use and a free fishing license. Staff will also receive a discount on parks merchandise and free or reduced admission to many Vermont tourist attractions. You will be issued an ID card valid during your time with us to enable you to take advantage of some of these free attractions. Our positions qualify for various pro-deals for those working in the outdoor recreation industry. Optional 457-B deferred compensation plan to help you save for retirement. The best perk of the job = working outside with awesome people.
https://vtstateparks.com/jobs/
VPIRG, Various Locations
Person to contact: Lily Seward, (267) 777-1181 / [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: This year we will be building grassroots support for our new climate campaign, Keep Vermont Cool. The Keep Vermont Cool campaign will also be hiring a team to staff tables and raise visibility at events around the state.
Minimum age requirement: 17+ for Canvassing positions. Students under 17 would be eligible for these paid and unpaid opportunities to gain skills and have an impact.
Hours and wage range: Varies based on position
Additional information: VPIRG is the largest non-profit consumer and environmental advocacy organization in Vermont, with over 50,000 members and supporters.
www.vpirg.org/about/job-postings/
Person to contact: Lily Seward, (267) 777-1181 / [email protected]
Available position(s) and short description: This year we will be building grassroots support for our new climate campaign, Keep Vermont Cool. The Keep Vermont Cool campaign will also be hiring a team to staff tables and raise visibility at events around the state.
Minimum age requirement: 17+ for Canvassing positions. Students under 17 would be eligible for these paid and unpaid opportunities to gain skills and have an impact.
Hours and wage range: Varies based on position
Additional information: VPIRG is the largest non-profit consumer and environmental advocacy organization in Vermont, with over 50,000 members and supporters.
www.vpirg.org/about/job-postings/
*The above is a list of businesses that are a part of our greater community of Fairfax, Vermont and the surrounding region. BFA Fairfax is not necessarily affiliated with these businesses. This list is simply a resource for students who are independently motivated to find employment within our local community.