hiring
We are currently hiring for part-time positions for our 2026 season! We look forward to hearing from you! :)
Positions & Responsibilities
+ SEASONAL ORCHARD AND CELLAR ASSISTANT
Learn to manage orchards and flowers, and to make cider. We are hiring a seasonal assistant to work with our orchard an cellar team. Anyone with a strong interest in learning, with willingness to get dirty, and likes working with others, but is also at home working solo is encouraged to apply.
South Hill Cider is a small family-run business that makes ciders from fruit that we grow four miles from downtown Ithaca and from other local Finger Lakes orchards that we work with. Being part of the vibrant local community of farmers and foodies is the heart of our business.
This is primarily a seasonal position (May to mid-November), although some positions may stay on through the winter.
Duties will include: Working with our orchard and cellar staff, bottling cider, cleaning in the cellar, labelling bottles, lawn-mowing, weed-whacking, shoveling gravel, pruning trees, planting flowers.
Benefits include: Sick pay Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
We are committed to maintaining a safe space for all employees and guests. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
Please apply at http://www.southhillcider.com/jobs
+ ITHACA FARMERS MARKET STAFF
South Hill Cider is hiring for an Ithaca Farmer’s Market worker. Experience in the service industry is preferred, but not required. Experience with cider or wine is a plus, but we will train as needed. The Ithaca Farmer’s Market is a fun community-oriented market that is a local gem.
SHC is a small family business that makes ciders from fruit that we grow four miles from downtown Ithaca and from other local orchards that we work with. Being part of the vibrant local community of farmers and foodies is the heart of our business. We are looking for a dedicated team to make our 2025 season our best yet!
Ideal candidates will have: Customer service experience Service industry and/or farmer’s market skills and experience, but we will train as needed Experience with cider or wine, but is not necessary Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment A self-starter-oriented mindset The drive to create a good experience for customers The ability to be on your feet for a minimum of 8 hours and lifting 40 lbs cases of cider Must be able to work weekends
Personal vehicle required *reimbursement for mileage between cidery and market or event location both ways.
Pay is $18/hour plus tips for Ithaca Farmer’s Market and off-site events staff. This is primarily a seasonal position until November, with the potential for a handful of specialty markets during the 2025 holiday season.
Benefits include: Sick pay Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
South Hill Cider is committed to maintaining a safe space for all employees and guests. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
We have a beautiful location on South Hill with stunning sunsets, frequent music nights, and tremendous cider and food available. We provide our guests with guided cider tastings, cider by the glass, and freshly prepared locally sourced food.
Please apply at http://www.southhillcider.com/jobs
Please apply at http://www.southhillcider.com/jobs