Job Listings

Facilities and Technology Coordinator

High Mowing Organic Seeds

• Posted January 17, 2021 at 3:30pm
• Deadline January 31st, 2021
• Location Wolcott, VT
• Type Full Time

High Mowing Organic Seeds is a leader in the organic seed, farming, and food community. We value our unique opportunity to meet the growing demand for professional-quality organic seeds.

Our team is currently looking for a unique person with a special combination of skills to fill a unique position. The Facilities and Technology Coordinator will help ensure an optimal physical and working environment at our warehouse in Wolcott, VT.

The ideal candidate will have experience with property maintenance and management tasks as well as be comfortable working with computers. On-the-job training will be provided as needed. Once trained, you will be responsible for scheduling and completing preventative maintenance tasks, helping to resolve maintenance issues and emergencies in coordination with the property manager, tracking and maintaining equipment and supply needs, setting up computers, workstations, and related equipment, and creating training material or operating procedures.

A complete job description can be obtained at https://www.highmowingseeds.com/staff-and-careers

Fullfillment/Packing Crew Member

High Mowing Organic Seeds

• Posted January 17, 2021 at 3:27pm
• Deadline January 31st, 2021
• Location Wolcott, VT
• Type Full Time

Do you want to be part of a fun-loving group with diverse interests, brought together by our common love of growing, on any scale, all while appreciating the importance of sustainable agriculture?  

We are currently looking for seasonal crew members to pack, pick, and ship seed and related products.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual with good communication skills and a team-player mindset. Candidates will need to be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, being on their feet most of the day, using handheld scanners, computers, and measurement tools, and performing fine motor tasks efficiently and precisely. Evening and weekend availability are a must.

 A complete job description can be obtained at https://www.highmowingseeds.com/staff-and-careers

Assistant Farm Manager

Hurricane Flats Farm

• Posted January 17, 2021 at 2:37pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location South Royalton, VT
• Type Full Time

Hurricane Flats, a successful organic vegetable, popcorn, and hay farm in central Vermont, is looking for an assistant farm manager for the upcoming growing season. The position entails fieldwork, selling at farmer's market, making hay, as well as other farm related duties.

We are looking for a person that is willing to work hard and fast, think on their feet, learn, and put in the necessary hours to ensure the farm's continuing success. This can be partnership track position, in which the right individual can have the opportunity to become the eventual owner of the farm.

Starting pay will be commensurate with experience, with the possibility of a season ending bonus.  Send cover letter and resume to Geo at  hurricaneflats@gmail.com.

Agriculture Programs Manager

Vermont Association of Conservation Districts

• Posted January 15, 2021 at 1:17pm
• Deadline February 8th, 2021
• Location Waitsfield, VT
• Type Full Time

Position Overview:

The Agriculture Programs Manager develops and manages agricultural water quality programs for the State Natural Resources Conservation Council (NRCC) and the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts (VACD).  The Manager provides leadership and support to Vermont’s Natural Resources Conservation Districts in their efforts to help agricultural producers protect and enhance soil and water quality, strengthen farm viability, and comply with state water quality regulations.

Vermont’s 14 Natural Resources Conservation Districts (NRCDs) are local government entities that work with landowners and communities to address water quality concerns through strategic partnerships and programs in agriculture, watershed protection, stormwater mitigation, forestry and education.  NRCC is the State of Vermont agency that oversees Conservation Districts. VACD is the non-profit membership association of Vermont’s Natural Resources Conservation Districts. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage technical assistance and financial assistance programs that aid agricultural producers in protecting soil and water quality, while supporting the viability of Vermont’s working landscape
• Develop, manage and oversee statewide agricultural water quality programs carried out by NRCDs
• Write program announcements, accomplishments, success stories and social media content to publicize and garner participation in NRCD agricultural water quality programs
• Develop guidance and provide or coordinate technical trainings for Conservation District staff
• Draft and monitor grants and contracts with Conservation Districts implementing agricultural water quality programs
• Develop and monitor program budgets and approve payments to Conservation Districts
• Develop documentation systems and report program results to funders
• Modify programs and develop new programs as needs and opportunities change, in consultation with NRCC and VACD leadership
• Write and submit funding proposals and budgets for the continuation of programs and/or funding of new programs, in consultation with Conservation District leadership
• Engage in capacity building activities and initiatives with NRCC and VACD leadership staff to provide support to NRCD organizational development and program improvements
• Maintain positive, professional working relationships with colleagues and partner organizations
• Represent NRCDs, NRCC and VACD at meetings with agricultural and water quality partners
• Participate in the Vermont Agricultural Water Quality Partnership to support and improve coordination and collaboration among partner organizations
• Review relevant policy initiatives and legislation, and provide comments and testimony when appropriate

Key Relationships:

The Agriculture Programs Manager has frequent contact with Conservation District, VACD and NRCC staff in the direct oversight of programs.  The Manager collaborates and coordinates efforts closely with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Lake Champlain Basin Program, US Fish and Wildlife Service, University of Vermont Extension, Vermont Housing Conservation Board and other partners working with the agricultural community to protect water quality.

Classification, Salary Range and Benefits: 
The Agriculture Programs Manager is an employee of VACD, supervised by the VACD Executive Director, and reports to organization leadership of both NRCC and VACD.  This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, with benefits.  The starting salary range is $48,000-$52,000 depending upon experience.  Benefits include vacation, sick/personal and holiday leave.  VACD provides a significant employer contribution to a Section 125 “cafeteria plan,” which employees may take as taxable income, or use pre-tax to purchase health and dental insurance, and/or make contributions to a Health Savings Account.  This position is funded through agreements with State and Federal partners.  The Program Manager will assist NRCC and VACD in securing ongoing funding for the position.

Office and Working Conditions:

The Agriculture Programs Manager works remotely from a home office, using his/her own vehicle for travel.  A monthly home office stipend and mileage reimbursement at the prevailing Federal rate are provided.  Conservation District and VACD technical staff are located throughout Vermont, mostly in USDA Service Centers.  Meetings and events are held throughout the state and occasionally out of state.

Qualifications Required:

BA/BS degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, or related field.

Experience and Skills Sought:

• Passionate about agriculture and water quality and committed to a collaborative approach in addressing agricultural water quality concerns
• Technical expertise in agronomy and/or conservation planning
• 3-5 years of program management experience, including reporting and financial monitoring
• Knowledgeable about Vermont’s Required Agricultural Practices and programs of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets to assist agricultural producers in addressing water quality concerns
• Knowledgeable about Farm Bill and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service programs to assist agricultural producers in addressing water quality concerns
• Program development and grant-writing experience
• Experience awarding and managing grants and contracts
• Experience supervising the work of others
• Experience developing and conducting trainings
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Professional demeanor; able to work effectively and respectfully with diverse groups of people
• Able to self-direct, work productively and independently, while being part of a team
• Flexible and able to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Google products, communications technologies and social media
• Able to work remotely, therefore home office must have a stable Internet connection
• Able to travel around the State of Vermont in own vehicle

VACD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Farm Crew for 2021 Season

Diggers' Mirth Collective Farm

• Posted January 14, 2021 at 11:42am
• Deadline February 15th, 2021
• Location Burlington, VT
• Type Full Time

We are looking to hire a few experienced people for our farm crew for the 2021 season. We are a 15 acre collectively owned and operated organic vegetable farm located in the Intervale in Burlington. We care deeply about social justice, food access, Beyonce, and the Old North End community where we live and work. We enjoy each other and love what we do and are looking for a couple industrious, fun people to round out the team. 

Tasks include harvesting, transplanting, wash station, hand weeding, deliveries, and other general farm projects. We are looking for people who are hardworking, fast learners, with an eye for accuracy and efficiency, a good sense of humor and at least two years of production farm experience. Strong candidates with other relevant experience in fast paced and/or manual labor fields will be considered. There are three positions available:

(2) Full time: M-F, 7:30-4:00 with some short Fridays

(1) Part-time: 3-4 days a week, M-W (possibly Thursdays) 7:30-4:00

Positions run from mid/late May through early/mid November. If interested, please email us as diggersmirthcollectivefarm@gmail.com and tell us who you are and why you'd like the job. 

BIPOC, women, and queer & trans folks strongly encouraged to apply

Sugarhouse Food Safety Specialist

Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association

• Posted January 13, 2021 at 2:54pm
• Deadline February 5th, 2021
• Location Westford, VT
• Type Freelance

About VMSMA:

The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association (VMSMA) is a non-profit agricultural membership organization organized in 1893. VMSMA’s mission is to protect the tradition of maple sugaring while maintaining the highest standards of production and product quality;  to identify and study problems and issues that relate to the industry and to set in motion actions to resolve these; to provide educational programming and materials to the general public and the agricultural community with regard to current information, research and advancements relating to maple and maple production; and coordinate industry wide marketing and promotional efforts to support the Vermont Maple Brand, as well as encouraging greater use of Vermont produced and packed maple products within the State as well as in outside markets.

About the Sugarhouse Certification Program:

The new Sugarhouse Certification Program aims to align current sugarhouse food safety practices with those of the Food Safety Modernization Act to create a practical, usable operational guideline that can be documented and followed.   The program will certify maple syrup as a safe food while expanding market access and strengthening our reputation for quality and pure products.  

Job summary:

Sugarhouse Food Safety Specialists perform sugarhouse audits using the VMSMA Sugarhouse Certification Checklist. The Quality Director will assign sugarhouses ready for Certification to the Specialist to review offsite paperwork and to schedule an onsite audit. Specialists will be assigned specific territories in Vermont to cover so as to minimize mileage, to the extent possible.

Specialists will review the Checklist at the sugar house and determine whether or not the sugar house meetings the criteria or needs to remedy any deficiencies prior to Certification. Any deficiencies will be reviewed by the Quality Director, who will also ensure that remedies have been enacted before the Certification is final and the sugarhouse receives a Certificate under this program.

Consumer Loan Officer

Yankee Farm Credit

• Posted January 13, 2021 at 1:20pm
• Deadline January 21st, 2021
• Location Williston, VT
• Type Full Time

Everyone Eats Community Outreach and Distribution Manager

Intervale Center

• Posted January 12, 2021 at 2:04pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Burlington, VT
• Type Full Time

Position: Everyone Eats Distribution and Community Outreach Manager

Reports to: Intervale Gleaning & Food Access Manager/ Everyone Eats Reporting Consultant

Status: Full-time, Hourly, Temporary

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday

Term of Employment: Date of hire through June 30, 2021

Summary of Position:

The Everyone Eats Community Outreach and Distribution Manager is a temporary grant funded position. Vermont Everyone Eats (VEE) provides nutritious meals to Vermonters in need of food assistance, as well as a stabilizing source of income for Vermont restaurants, farmers, and food producers. Funded by the Vermont Legislature to address COVID impacts, VEE is administered by Southeastern Vermont Community Action, SEVCA. This position is in the Chittenden County hub which is co-managed by the Intervale Center and Shift Meals. This position will be housed within the Intervale Center, work very closely with the Restaurant Communication Coordinator at Shift Meals and report directly to the Intervale Gleaning & Food Access Manager/ Everyone Eats Reporting Consultant. This position is a dynamic role that requires flexibility and will have a mix of remote and on-site responsibilities. The position starts immediately and goes through June 30 operationally, with communication needed through July 6 for final reporting and data submissions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

▪       Distribution management

▪       Troubleshoot day-of issues with partners and delivery driver

▪       Organize, train, and schedule staff at public distributions

▪       Develop routes for meal delivery working with EE Restaurant Manager

▪       Supervise and schedule Everyone Eats Delivery Driver

▪       Maintain use of van, gas, and mechanical needs

▪       Conduct partner outreach and assist public distribution partners on their operational needs

▪       Collect meal orders from community partners

▪       Communicate delivery orders and information to partners on bulk orders

▪       Assist Everyone Eats Reporting Consultant with aggregating data as needed

▪       Communicate food access resources to marketing team for promotional materials  

Qualifications:

▪       Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

▪       Passion and knowledge for community gardening, food access and/or indigenous food crops

▪       Self-motivated, personable, and able to work both independently as well as on a team

▪       Strong organization, communication, and time management skills

▪       Experience with spreadsheets/Google Suite is a must

▪       Experience coordinating volunteers and working with diverse populations.

▪       Ability to lift 50 pounds

▪       Valid VT driver’s license with clean driving record

The Intervale Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@intervale.org. Position starts immediately and is open until filled. Compensation is $24/hour. Position is based in Burlington, VT.