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Citizen Cider

Lead Cellar Operator

Burlington, VT · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

Position Summary The Lead Cellar Operator is responsible for the hands-on production of high-quality hard cider from pressing raw juice through fermentation, cellar operations, blending, and ...

Citizen Cider

Lead Cellar Operator

Burlington, VT · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

Position Summary The Lead Cellar Operator is responsible for the hands-on production of high-quality hard cider from pressing raw juice through fermentation, cellar operations, blending, and ...

CITIZEN CIDER LLC

Lead Cellar Operator

Burlington, VT

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

Description Position Summary The Lead Cellar Operator is responsible for the hands-on production of high-quality hard cider from pressing raw juice through fermentation, cellar operations, blending ...

Nombase Education

Lead Cellar Operator

Burlington, VT · On-site

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

The Lead Cellar Operator is responsible for the hands-on production of high-quality hard cider from pressing raw juice through fermentation, cellar operations, blending, and packaging. This role ...

Nombase Education

$13.75 - $19/hr

The Lead Cellar Operator is responsible for the hands-on production of high-quality hard cider from pressing raw juice through fermentation, cellar operations, blending, and packaging. This role ...

Coldhollow

Retail Associate

Waterbury, VT · On-site

$15.25 - $17.50/hr

Pick your own shifts at our old New England cider mill, Vermont craft food store, unique gift shop, growing modern hard cider operation, tasting room, and luncheonette. Have fun being Vermont to the ...

Downeast Cider House, LLC

Your mission is to successfully launch the market and deliver sustainable distribution, volume, and brand presence in the country's largest cider market, moving Downeast toward becoming the #1 hard ...

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How much do hard cider jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for hard cider in the United States is $57,694.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $66,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hard cider?

A Hard Cider job typically involves roles in the production, distribution, and sale of hard cider, an alcoholic beverage made from fermented apple juice. Positions can range from cider makers and quality control specialists to sales representatives and tasting room staff. Employees may handle tasks like fermentation, bottling, marketing, or event coordination depending on their role. Many jobs require knowledge of cider-making techniques, food safety standards, and customer service.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in a hard cider production role?

Daily tasks in hard cider production often include monitoring fermentation, blending batches, managing quality control processes, and sanitizing equipment. You may also be responsible for recording production data, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Team members frequently collaborate with orchard staff, packaging crews, and sales departments to keep production running smoothly. This hands-on role is ideal for those who enjoy a mix of technical, creative, and collaborative work environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the hard cider position, and why are they important?

To thrive in the hard cider industry as a cider maker or production specialist, you need a strong understanding of fermentation, beverage production, and quality control, often supported by a background in food science, brewing, or agriculture. Familiarity with cider-making equipment, laboratory analysis, and certifications such as HACCP or TTB compliance are typically expected. Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate with agricultural and sales teams are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure the creation of high-quality products, regulatory compliance, and effective teamwork crucial to a successful cider operation.

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Infographic showing various Hard Cider job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $57,694 per year, or $27.7 per hour.

Brand Ambassador - Portland, Maine

Portland, ME • On-site

Downeast Cider House, LLC
Food Services and Drinking Places • 11 - 50 employees
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$25/hr

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Job description

Brand Ambassador

Location: Portland, Maine

Schedule: This job averages 10 hours per month or less and is primarily nights and weekends.

Hourly rate: $25.00 per hour + $0.725 per mile

Downeast Cider

Downeast Cider is the #1 craft hard cider brand in New England and #2 hard cider in the country. Our first batches of unfiltered cider were fermented in the dorms of Bates College, Maine. We're now a team of 100, with new roles opening across all departments.

We produce, package, and ship our products at the cider house in East Boston, which is also the location of our office, taproom, and seasonal outdoor bar.

Suits need not apply.

Brand Ambassador

In this position, brand ambassadors are responsible for helping to promote products and increase sales throughout the home base territory. This role will primarily support Downeast’s Innovation Brand, CADDIEBOT! 2000, meaning samplings will include CADDIEBOT! products as well as other innovation releases as needed.

Responsibilities
  • Execute high quality events and demos at stores, bars, festivals, etc.
  • Sample cider, answer questions about the product, and engage with customers
  • Make everyone's sampling experience one they won't forget - we really mean it
  • Manage gear and cider for demos and brand events
  • This job averages 20 hours per month and is night and weekend heavy.
Must haves
  • Must be 21+
  • Reliable access to a vehicle
  • Track record of providing excellent customer service
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Fun as hell personality
Perks
  • Company-wide and department events, including Company Day, the annual Holiday Party, and Bagel Friday.
  • Cider stipend (LOTS of cider...how big is your fridge?)
Compensation

$25.00 per hour + $0.725 per mile

we like to hire the way we like our cider; unfiltered. with the understanding that we can learn and grow from each other’s differences, we are proud to hire regardless of gender, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or anything else that makes us who we are.

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