Job Listings

RFP for Market Feasability Study

Brattleboro Winter Farmers' Market

• Posted August 28, 2017 at 4:08pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Brattleboro, VT
• Type Freelance

Below is a link to an RFP seeking a professional consultant with knowledge of local food systems, farmers markets and the Windham County area, to conduct a market feasibility study for the Brattleboro Winter Farmers' Market.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1U3bJjuNyYvKBomnjsvIV3GVloFTQDciw7HH4lPV2tuc  

Post Oil Solutions was awarded USDA RBDG funds to carry out this project.

Please share with anyone who might have an interest in this project.

Those interested in submitting a proposal should contact us via email at brattwintermkt@gmail.com.  

Seasonal Employment

Shelburne Orchards

• Posted August 26, 2017 at 3:53pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Shelburne, VT
• Type Full Time

At Shelburne Orchards we are looking forward to our Harvest Season!

Development Director

Kids Gardening

• Posted August 11, 2017 at 3:33pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Burlington, Vermont
• Type Full Time

Job Purpose

The development director is responsible for co-designing and managing all of the organization’s fundraising activities in partnership with the executive director. This position is a critical revenue generator for KidsGardening. The role requires strong “servant leadership”, leading and supporting the Board and executive director in all fundraising activities. The development director must have the ability to work in the Burlington, VT area with hours split between time spent in the office and remote work (e.g. meeting with donors).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the drafting and execution of overall fundraising strategy
  • Oversees day to day execution, tracking progress and important milestones
• Proposes and executes annual fund direct marketing strategy
  • Drafts fundraising appeals, pulls mailing lists, coordinates mailings, tracks and reports performance
• Manages foundation giving program
  • Researches grant funding opportunities
  • Maintains grant calendar
  • Works with ED and education specialists to draft and submit grant proposals
• Manages individual giving program
  • Researches major donors, supports ED to prepare for visits, if appropriate maintains portfolio of major donors
• Supports corporate giving program
• Oversees all special events fundraising
  • Plans and manages special events
• Oversees all administrative tasks related to development
  • Donor recognition, CRM updates, Charity Navigator, Guidestar
• Supports development communications
  • Works with ED and marketing specialist to draft and schedule development communications, e.g. annual report, gift acknowledgements, website impact page

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years experience in development
• Excellent communications skills including writing and presentation skills
• Grant research and grant writing experience
• Experience writing fundraising appeals
• Knowledge of individual giving processes and norms. Experience soliciting individual gifts a plus.
• Results driven
• Highly organized
• Good storyteller
• Resourceful, quick learner, takes initiative
• Works well independently and collaboratively as part of a small team
• Experience with Results Based Accountability and logic models a plus

About KidsGardening

KidsGardening.org has been a leading resource for school and youth gardening since 1982 providing garden grants, research and curriculum.  The national non-profit creates opportunities for kids to learn through the garden, engaging their natural curiosity and wonder by providing inspiration, know-how, networking opportunities, and additional educational resources.

Beginning with 50 youth garden grants in 1982, KidsGardening.org has benefited an estimated 1.5 million children and contributed close to $4.4 million dollars in funding to youth gardening initiatives across the U.S.  Learning through gardening creates generations of kids connected to their food and community and engaged in nurturing a healthy planet.

KidsGardening is an equal opportunity employer.

Cedar Circle Farm is Hiring!

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center

• Posted July 31, 2017 at 2:59pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location East Thetford, Vermont
• Type Full Time

Cedar Circle Farm is a certified organic vegetable and berry farm in East Thetford, VT with a Farmstand and Education Center. We have retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, and a CSA program. We are an organic farm with a social mission, engaging the community to develop and share practices that promote regenerative agriculture, good health, and a resource-rich environment.

We are currently looking to fill several positions for fall 2017:

Please read more and apply online.

- Fall Farmstand & Coffee Shop Crew: Through the end of October (with a possibility of reduced hours in November and December). This position requires attention to detail and an interest in customer service. Retail, money-handling, and barista experience are all a huge plus, but we will train the right person.The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong interest in food, cooking, and local, organic agriculture, and be interested in engaging customers about these topics. Requires a flexible schedule and applicants must be able to work weekends. Other days will vary. This position is 4-5 days per week and 20-30 hours/week. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in returning (full-time or part-time) for the 2018 season.

- Full and Part Time Kitchen Positions: The Cedar Circle Farm Kitchen is looking for a few additions to the 2017 fall kitchen crew. If you are interested in cooking, baking, preserving or want to learn about food in a hands-on environment, we encourage you to apply. The growing season on the farm provides a fantastic assortment of organic fruits and vegetables to work with daily. 

- Fall Production Crew: Through November 2017. 30-45 hrs/week. Duties include seeding, transplanting, planting, weeding, harvesting, attending farmers’ markets, and processing and packing organic vegetables and small fruit. Must be a high energy, motivated team player. No experience necessary. This position requires working one weekend day each week but we will attempt to give you consecutive days off. Applicants need to be able to work well in a variety of settings, including both independently and in a group setting. Due to the seasonal urgency of farming, we cannot allow more than 7 consecutive days off. Please notify us of all planned vacations in your application. Applicants must be physically able to perform repetitive tasks while standing or kneeling, willing and able to learn, work hard, and enjoy being outside in diverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift 65 pounds and have a valid driver’s license. Pay begins at $10/hr and may increase depending on experience. A fun, diverse job opportunity for folks who aren’t afraid to get dirty!

Roll-Off Truck Driver

Chittenden Solid Waste District

• Posted July 25, 2017 at 1:27pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Williston, Vermont
• Type Full Time

Roll-Off Truck Driver

CSWD, a leader in solid waste management, is seeking a full-time Roll-Off Truck Driver to perform skilled technical and manual operation driving a roll-off truck. Class B CDL required.  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefit package. Detailed job description and application available online at https://cswd.net/about-cswd/job-openings or call 872-8100 for more information. Position is open until filled.  Submit application to Amy Jewell, CSWD 1021 Redmond Rd. Williston VT 05495 or ajewell@cswd.net

Logistics and Order Fulfillment

Blake Hill Preserves

• Posted July 24, 2017 at 4:20pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Windsor, VT
• Type Full Time

LOGISTICS AND ORDER FULFILLMENT TEAM

BLAKE HILL BIO

We are based in Artisans Park in Windsor VT (directly opposite Harpoon Brewery!).

Blake Hill Preserves is one of the nation’s fastest growing and rapidly becoming one of the most respected artisan preserve makers. At Blake Hill we take preserve making to the next level and passionately craft unique and truly artisan all natural jams, marmalades and chutneys using only the finest ingredients. Blake Hill has now won seven Gold Medals at the World Marmalade Awards in England, six US Good Food Awards and a SOFI, a record for a US producer.

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team and bustling operations! – We have openings in Logistics and Order Fulfillment.   

SCHEDULE A CHAT!

 Primary Responsibilities

Ø  Receiving ingredients and raw materials

Ø  Labeling finished product

Ø  Palletizing orders for customers including completion of associated documentation

Ø  Managing web orders and processing and packaging orders for Fedex shipments

Ø  Warehouse management

Ø  Deliveries of orders to our local accounts

Ø  Logistics administration

 Education, Experience and Skills

Ø  High School diploma at a minimum

Ø  Physically fit to be able to operate warehouse machinery, lift and move ingredients such as 50lb bags of sugar and stand on the labelling line.

Ø  Must be safety conscious and process orientated with strong organizational skills

Ø  Attention to detail is a must and must possess analytical skills to properly complete and maintain accuracy of logistics documentation

Ø  Strong interpersonal and communication skills and must be a team player

Ø  Must have ability to multitask and exhibit strong time management skills.

 COMPENSATION

Paid hourly. Very competitive rates which will depend on experience. Come in for a chat and we will discuss more.

WORK SCHEDULE

Ideally 40 hrs a week but flexible (including possibility of part time position for the right person). We can discuss your particular circumstances when we meet.