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Farm Market Manager

Champlain Orchards

• Posted May 11, 2018 at 3:58pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Shoreham, VT
• Type Full Time

Champlain Orchards Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic, patient and detail-oriented individual who loves the pulse of local food and embraces the specialness of orchard life to fill our Farm Market Manager position.

The Farm Market Manager is responsible for the Farm Market and Pick Your Own, as well as assist with on-site farm events (Ciderfest, Harvest Fest, music events, tastings, educational tours, etc.).   This is a full-time seasonal position which requires working weekends.  See the entire job despription on our website champlainorchards.com

Start date is August 1, 2017 or sooner

Cheesemonger

Philo Ridge Farm

• Posted April 26, 2018 at 8:13am
• Deadline May 23rd, 2018
• Location Charlotte, VT
• Type Full Time

Philo Ridge Farm is a 400-acre historic farm that brings together the rich cultural past of the region to develop the local agricultural economy and respect the ecosystem. We strive to be a beautiful, functional farm at the forefront of research, innovation, and conversation around our food. The property is used for a mixture of activities and operations including: produce and flower production, a diversified livestock and haying operation, and a growing food service and hospitality program. We are in our third year of production at the farm and plan on expanding our operation soon to include an on-farm market, event space and processing facility. 

Our goal is to develop a highly curated full-service cheese counter alongside our other market sections. Along with the Market Manager and Chef, the cheesemonger will be responsible for establishing our full-service cheese program that is in line with the Philo Ridge Farm mission and philosophy. We are looking for an experienced cheesemonger who is able to leverage the knowledge, enthusiasm, and high level of customer service associated with selecting and selling cheeses at their perfect peak. The cheesemonger responsibilities will include assistance with cheese purchasing, establishing relationship with vendors; daily setting up and merchandising of the cheese counter; stocking, serving, cheese, and all other market categories in the market. The cheesemonger will have a deep understanding of and pulse on the current trends in cheese production, market and sales.

Please visit our website at philoridgefarm.com for a complete job listing.

Pastry Assistant, Philo Ridge Farm

Philo Ridge Farm

• Posted April 26, 2018 at 8:10am
• Deadline May 31st, 2018
• Location Charlotte, VT
• Type Full Time

Philo Ridge Farm is a 400-acre historic farm that brings together the rich cultural past of the region to develop the local agricultural economy and respect the ecosystem. We strive to be a beautiful, functional farm at the forefront of research, innovation, and conversation around our food. The property is used for a mixture of activities and operations including: produce and flower production, a diversified livestock and haying operation, and a growing food service and hospitality program. We are in our third year of production at the farm and plan on expanding our operation soon to include an on-farm market, event space and processing facility. 

The Pastry Assistant works closely with the Pastry Chef to ensure a high level of quality and standard of all baked goods including breads, breakfast pastries, tarts, cakes, cookies, and executes the proper product rotation of raw ingredients and prepared items.  The Pastry Assistant is responsible for accurate, efficient, and timely execution of bread and pastry recipes as directed by the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef.  He/She is also an active contributor to the open and constant line of communication with all other team members regarding product, production timeline for prepared food items, and ingredients.

Please visit our website at philoridgefarm.com for a complete job listing.

Communications Associate

Vermont Land Trust

• Posted April 19, 2018 at 3:11pm
• Deadline May 21st, 2018
• Location Montpelier, VT
• Type Full Time

We're looking for a full-time communications professional to help tell our story to members, landowners, the media, and the public. Working in our Montpelier office, the Communications Associate will be a key communicator of our work protecting farms and forests, and connecting people to the land. This person will research creative ways to get our message and achievements in the public eye, and prepare stories for publications, the press, and online media.

The successful candidate has excellent writing and computer skills, a desire to work in communications, professionalism, attention to detail, confidence to take initiative, and an interest in land conservation. Our workplace values collaborative teams built on service, trust, communication, fairness, community and learning.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English or related field, and 3+ years of relevant experiences in communications, writing, publications, public relations, marketing, journalism or fundraising. Some administrative experience preferred.

Front of House Supervisor

Bryant House at the Vermont Country Store

• Posted April 19, 2018 at 11:11am
• Deadline June 1st, 2018
• Location Weston, VT
• Type Full Time

The Bryant House at The Vermont Country Store in Weston seeks an experienced Front of House Supervisor to join our growing team.  Our restaurant is in need of a passionate, energetic, experienced, hands-on leader to provide unsurpassed guest service in all aspects of the dining experience.  Responsibilities include supervising and training the front of house staff at our full service Bryant House Restaurant and Mildred’s Dairy Bar (open seasonally). Requirements include experience in hiring, training and development of team members, cash control process and tip reconciliation, event planning, marketing and community involvement.

If you can answer "Yes" to the following, then we want to hear from you.

Are you... 

• Passionate about creating an exceptional dining experience for your customers?

• Able to motivate a team to provide an exceptional customer experience?

• Skilled at hands-on management while juggling several fast paced and dynamic projects at once?

• A decisive decision maker with consistent and timely follow through?

  Have you... 

• A high energy level that is contagious to a team?

• Built and developed a successful dining staff that can exceed the customers experience time and time again?

• Built and maintained a customer community with a loyal and growing following?

• Managed multiple and varied dining outlets?

  Are you ready to...

• To be an enthusiastic ambassador for the company’s values and culture?

•  Support the day to day and long terms goals of an expanding family business?

• Capture and integrate the voice of the customer to help create the ultimate dining experience?

• Provide feedback and analysis to improve the customer experience?

  Experience:

• 2+ years restaurant management in full service operation

• Experience with a diverse group of staff

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and Outlook

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nature Preschool Director and Teaching Staff

The Willowell Foundation

• Posted April 18, 2018 at 3:00pm
• Deadline June 30th, 2018
• Location Bristol, Vermont
• Type Full Time

Wren’s Nest Director and Teaching Staff

The Willowell Foundation has a unique opportunity for a passionate outdoor early educator to lead our Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool program into its next chapter. Our nature-based preschool located in Addison County, Vermont is expanding to full time. This exciting transition opens up new possibilities for Wren’s Nest, and we’re looking for applicants with a desire to help lead and grow an already thriving program. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone to  incorporate a love for working with young children with a passion and enthusiasm for nature-based education.

Job Summary:

The Wren’s Nest Director will work full-time to play an integral role in the daily running and expansion of this program by working directly with students, collaborating with staff members, attending networking events, and keeping the program in good standing with STARS and Vermont State licensing regulations.

About Wren’s Nest:

The Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool, run by The Willowell Foundation, has been operating as a one-day-a-week, nature-based preschool since September of 2012. We are a licensed, center-based program serving children ages 3-6. In September of 2018, the Wrens’ Nest Forest Preschool will move to a new site in New Haven on a 135 acre farm with diverse ecosystems. We plan to expand enrollment capacity (from 10 to 15 students), accept Act 166 Pre-K funding, attain more points in the Step Ahead Recognition Program (STARS), and begin operating a full week program.

Qualifications:

• A teaching License or a combination of education and experience in a related field

• A passion for and experience in outdoor education

• Dedication to exploring the natural environment, and a working knowledge of local flora, fauna, and seasonal changes to Vermont’s landscape

• Experience working with young children from varying socio economic backgrounds

• An interest in working as a team to develop curriculum, communicate with families, and manage staff schedules

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• An interest in participating with other organizations and networks that are focused on early childhood education and legislative advocacy

• The ability to adhere to and maintain strict licensing regulations, state credentials, and reporting requirements

• Age 21 years or older

• Ability to successfully complete required background checks

To apply, email your resume, cover letter, and three references to tasha@willowell.org

 For questions contact info@willowell.org

Seasonal Project Coordinator

Vital Communities

• Posted April 18, 2018 at 10:37am
• Deadline May 31st, 2018
• Location White River Junction, VT
• Type Internship/Apprentice/Other

Mission Statement:  Vital Communities engages citizens, organizations, and communities in creating solutions to our region’s challenges.

Position Title: Seasonal Project Coordinator

Responsible To: Valley Food & Farm Program Manager

Location: White River Junction, Vermont

Status: Temporary, part-time, not eligible for benefits, non-exempt 24-32 hours per week (depending on workload), May 1-August 25

Since 2002, our Valley Food & Farm program has fostered the relationships that make agriculture a vital part of daily community life. Valley Food & Farm supports farmers by promoting the consumption of local food, facilitating events, assisting new and experienced farmers with business planning, and incubating innovative market strategies. We build relationships between farmers, consumers, and school children through public events, our online local food guide, farm to school programming, and market strategies that address both farmer and consumer needs.

The Valley Food & Farm Seasonal Project Coordinator will step in to a busy, fun team working on behalf of our local food economy. There will be work on the computer, in the office, and in the field with farmers’ markets, community agencies, children, and farmers.

Essential Responsibilities:

The Coordinator will assist in the implementation of Valley Food & Farm’s 2018 Farmers’ Market projects, including Power of Produce Clubs, farmers’ market EBT promotion program and the Upper Valley Farmers’ Market Collaborative. The Coordinator may also perform outreach programming at local schools’ summer meal locations.

We are seeking an outgoing person to assist with project implementation. The ideal candidate will be sociable, experienced in working with children and families of all income levels, able to do public outreach, and have a creative spirit.

Working closely with the Valley Food & Farm Team, the Coordinator will:

• Assist in the planning and execution of Power of Produce Clubs at three NH farmers’ markets and two NH farm stands
• Assist in the planning and execution of public outreach activities at community locations serving low-income families, in order to encourage and incentivize families to visit the participating markets
• Support markets with volunteer training and development children’s activities
• Collect data and materials from markets
• Other duties as assigned

Project Background:

In 2017-18 we will be coordinating a total of five Power of Produce (POP) Clubs for ages 5-12 at summer farmers’ markets and farm stands. These are inspired by the successful Farmers’ Market Coalition’s Power of Produce (POP) Clubs and POP Club success at the Hartland, VT farmers’ market. POP Clubs engage kids as produce shoppers and learners through weekly activities, “POP Bucks” to spend on produce, and fun. In addition to assisting markets in developing POP Clubs, we will engage low-income families in areas near the markets with outreach and incentives that encourage them to come to the markets, join POP activities, and take advantage of existing market programs such as EBT tokens and Granite State Market Match. Our goal is to increase income for participating fruit and vegetable farmers, and to increase EBT use at the participating markets. The project is funded by the New Hampshire Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and the Healthy New Hampshire Foundation. We have also been awarded funding from the USDA’s Farmer’s Market Promotion Program grant (FMPP) that has allowed us to establish the Upper Valley Farmers’ Market Collaboration. This Collaboration will increase vendor/market income and customer base through collaborative outreach, assessment, peer-to-peer learning, technical assistance, and marketing. Many of our participating markets are interested in launching POP clubs at their markets this year along with other marketing strategies like discount cards and group marketing.

Special Position Considerations:

This position requires availability during participating farmers’ market hours as well as at community outreach events, and hence will require evening and weekend work especially during the summer months. This position requires access to transportation for meetings throughout Vermont and New Hampshire, and the ability to function in a traditional office environment including using a computer for long periods of time.

To Apply: Email cover letter, resume (PDF format) to HR@VitalCommunities.org. Staff will review resumes on a rolling basis. Resumes and letters will be accepted until the position is filled.

AmeriCorps VISTA - SerVermont- Farm to Family Program

Vermont Department for Children and Families

• Posted April 11, 2018 at 9:13am
• Deadline August 6th, 2018
• Location Waterbury, VT
• Type Full Time

The VISTA will support the mission of well-being for Vermonters through an increase in Farm to Family benefit distribution and by increasing nutrition education training opportunities for program participants. The VISTA will support the Outcomes of Well-Being for Vermonters by supporting Vermont’s economy, Vermonter’s health, Vermont’s sustainable environment, and healthy behaviors. The VISTA will: *Design a higher capacity tracking system *Research options and develop a new system to disburse benefits *Seek solution that will increase efficiency for the program *Research option to enroll new markets and expand access *Develop standard operating procedures regarding market management *Create nutritional education trainings