Job Listings

Market Gardener & Educator

Sagra

• Posted January 17, 2022 at 3:12pm
• Deadline February 11th, 2022
• Location Manchester, Vermont
• Type Full Time

Head Chef

Sagra

• Posted January 17, 2022 at 3:10pm
• Deadline February 11th, 2022
• Location Manchester, Vermont
• Type Full Time

Development and Communications Manager

Green Mountain Farm-to-School

• Posted January 17, 2022 at 1:23pm
• Deadline February 17th, 2022
• Location Newport, VT
• Type Full Time

Green Mountain Farm to School

Development and Communications Manager 

Location: Newport, VT (Remote/Hybrid work model)

Organization Description

Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS) is a nonprofit organization promoting the health and well-being of Vermont's children, farms and communities by providing programs to connect schools and farms through food and education. We do this by building school gardens, delivering local food to schools and institutions, and educating the community about healthy food choices. For more information about GMFTS, please visit www.greenmountainfarmtoschool.org.

Position Description

Green Mountain Farm-to-School seeks a dynamic, mission-driven professional with strong organizational and interpersonal skills to lead fundraising initiatives and conduct supporting communications activities. Using measurable goals and outcomes, the Development and Communications Manager will work closely with the Executive Director to implement an effective, multi-year fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on increasing major gifts and multi-year commitments, corporate sponsorships, grants from both private foundations and federal and state government programs.

The Development and Communications Manager works closely with the Executive Director to:

• Write grant proposals, manage grant renewals and reports

• Lead the coordination of multiple direct solicitation fundraising campaigns per year and create high-quality copy and creative for these campaigns (i.e. Annual Appeal, Giving Days)

• Manage gift acknowledgment letters and other correspondence with donors, including phone and in-person meetings

• Manage Little Green Light donor database timely and efficiently; coordinating with Finance Coordinator as needed

• Coordination of fundraising plan; including events, online campaigns, annual appeal and others as deemed appropriate

• Create copy and guide creative for Annual Report and other promotional materials for GMFTS and its programs as needed; Work with a graphic designer when needed

• Collaborate with members of the team to develop and execute strategies to communicate about all of GMFTS programs and services to various audiences and the general public

• Create and distribute the organization's e-newsletters and develop regular press releases and blog posts to promote the organization’s work, manage social media presence (Facebook and Instagram)

• Manage content on organization’s website using WordPress

• Create or assist with other communications and development projects as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ Years experience with grant writing, fundraising, event coordination, and nonprofit fund development work.

• Experience in marketing, public relations, or other communications management

• Strong writing and verbal communication abilities; knowledge of AP Style a plus

• Strong computer skills; graphic design, web design, and/or desktop publishing experience helpful

• Excellent interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships and interact effectively with donors, prospects, board members, and program beneficiaries

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in grant writing, management and communications.

• Self-motivated and self-directed with a willingness to be flexible, positive, and adaptable.

Additional skills: Canva, CRM software, Excel, Google Suite (specifically: Google Forms, Google Photos, Sheets, Docs), WordPress, Weebly, basic knowledge of HTML, MailMerge

Compensation: This is a full-time exempt position (40 hours/week, flexible schedule, remote/hybrid work model) with salary range $40,000 - $45,000.00 commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• 27 - 32 days of annual paid time off (5 additional days after three years of employment)

• Employer-sponsored healthcare (80/20) or healthcare stipend ($2500.00 annually)

• Simple IRA contribution with employer match up to 3% of salary 

• Reimbursable work-related travel expenses (mileage rate of .51 per mile)

• 3 hours of paid wellness time per pay period

• Flextime, teambuilding, staff recognition/celebrations, and professional development opportunities.

• Annual evaluation and raises based on performance and COLA rates.

• Annual healthy workplace survey

Equal Opportunity Employer

Green Mountain Farm to School is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of experience and perspective to enrich our work. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, crime victim status, health coverage status, HIV status, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@gmfts.org. Position open until filled.

Administrative Coordinator

Salvation Farms

• Posted January 16, 2022 at 3:00pm
• Deadline February 11th, 2022
• Location Morrisville, VT
• Type Full Time

Salvation Farms’ Administrative Coordinator maintains and improves the organization’s internal operations in collaboration with the Assistant Director. Responsibilities include overseeing administrative operations, accounts payable and receivable, vendor management and procurement, light bookkeeping, assist in building and monitoring budgets, improving and maintaining IT systems and services, and maintaining organizational records such as vendor files, procedures, and policies. This position fills the fundamental role of streamlining and stabilizing essential business operations that support Salvation Farms’ team and mission.

A strong candidate attends to fine detail, aims for accuracy and consistency, works well with people and with numbers, and enjoys working within and supporting a small, mission driven team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Operations Management

●       Oversee and streamline day-to-day office and virtual operations

●       Organize and update organizational policies and procedures

●       Manage and maintain electronic and paper filing systems

●       Manage office needs and maintain adequate levels of supplies

●       Collect postal mail, take phone messages, and facilitate internal communications

●       Procure and manage hardware and software; facilitate replacement, repairs, and preparation of devices for new users

●       Support facilities and vehicle management and maintenance

Financial Management

●       Manage accounts payable and ensure bills are paid on time and accurately coded

●       Assist in the development of the annual budget

●       Conduct monthly reconciliations and create financial reports

●       Monitor income and expenses monthly; keep leadership informed of issues

●       Maintain copies of contracts and invoices; gather W9s from contractors

●       Maintain all service, insurance, and other business-related accounts

●       Assist in annual audit or financial review and IRS Form 990 filing

Human Resource Management

●       Support Leadership Team to coordinate and execute staff trainings, outings, and team building activities

●       Support all hiring and separation processes, including job posting, ensuring onboarding paperwork is complete and filed; coordinate and finalize all exit paperwork and update benefits

●       Support maintenance of employee records and all personnel policies

●       Manage payroll, benefits, and wellness package

●       Serve as point of contact for all services and providers related to human resources

●       Facilitate internal communication regarding policy and benefits updates and general monthly HR updates

Additional Responsibilities

●       Advise management and staff on financial, human resource, operational, and policy matters

●       Support preparation for Salvation Farms’ Board of Directors meetings as needed

●       Represent the organization externally; participate in fundraising activities

●       Create and maintain a work plan to stay accountable to performance goals

●       Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

●       Demonstrable experience in financial management, bookkeeping, database management, human resources, office and facilities management, and operations

●       Experience in in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Dropbox; comfort with learning new software and cloud-based platforms

●       Strong organizational skills and natural proclivity for keeping detailed records

●       Skilled in time management

●       Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

●       Ability to develop goals, timelines, and meet deadlines

●       Effective problem solver

●       Commitment to social justice, natural resource management, and Salvation Farms’ mission

●       Knowledge of non-profit operations and management preferred

Benefits & Work Environment

●       This position is hybrid and requires some in office time at our Morrisville office, as well as remote work

●       Paid sick-time, personal-time, and holidays

●       Health insurance (Employer covers 75% of premium)

●       Dental and Vision Insurance (Employer covers 100% of premium)

●       Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

●       Wellness Benefits (Coop membership, shared CSA, and wellness reimbursement)

●       Access to training and professional development opportunities

Trenchers Farmhouse is searching for a Sous Chef!

Trenchers Farmhouse

• Posted January 16, 2022 at 8:53am
• Deadline February 28th, 2022
• Location Lyndon, VT
• Type Full Time

At Trenchers Farmhouse, we are a small artisan pasta company & farm growing heirloom Italian vegetables and raising pasture hens making amazing pasta, sauces, artisan bread, desserts, and more. We are looking for the right person to join our team to help expand our production to accomplish our goals of farm-to-table Italian delicacies with a Vermont spin. This position requires a person driven by farm-to-table cooking with a passion for learning.

We hold our kitchen to the highest standards in all areas. Our kitchen and farm is a prestigious Slow Food Snail of Approval site. No detail or ingredient is too small to be treated with the utmost respect and care. Therefore our Sous Chef must be a detail-oriented person with the ability to see beyond their daily task list to ensure all team members are supported and thriving.  Our kitchen and farm teams work together in order to provide and create the best pasta, sauces, bread, desserts, and more using our farm-grown vegetables and eggs. We are a tight-knit company and treat our employees like family. Every day is different in our kitchen so this person must enjoy and be able to roll with the punches.  

 While our system is unique there are many opportunities to learn artisan culinary techniques, management skills, even some farming and business skills that translate to many aspects of the food system. We have 10+ years of high-end restaurant and gardening experience that we are willing and excited to share. Our system is growing so not only are we excited to be teaching but we also will all be learning together. We are a prestigious Slow Food snail of approval farm and pasta lab where sustainability comes first.

The work will be challenging both physically and mentally. This position requires a full commitment in order to ensure the proper function of our farm & kitchen system. We are a team and any work required will be taught and guided by us. We are looking for someone excited to learn and grow with us. While not every day is glamorous, there are many learning opportunities available to this person. We are a unique farm and kitchen system so a desire to see the food system from seed to plate is a must! 

Other Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the Chef to continue fostering and developing an engaging team environment that we have created and that is critical to the future growth of our farm & kitchen.

• Must be able to work independently to execute one's daily tasks.

• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve on the spot as well as knowing when to ask for help.

• Create and execute recipes with the Chef. 

• Proper time management and deadline execution are a must. 

• Be able to run the kitchen smoothly in the Chef’s absence, after proper training and guidance. 

• Desire to learn, better our team, and grow together. 

• Work directly with our farm team to assist in the proper storage, cleaning & harvesting of ingredients. 

• Work with both our farm and kitchen teams so all staff are appropriately trained and supported in their tasks.

• Prepare items in accordance with recipes and standards set by the Owner and Pasta Maker.

• Assist in food inventory and control while properly receiving and storing delivered items.

• Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, hygiene, and other health and safety guidelines.

Job Requirements: 

1. Working with a “sense of urgency” and a team-first attitude is a must.

2. Maintain strict food safety & sanitation requirements.  

3. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percents. Ability to apply basic math and algebraic math skills for food production applications like food costing.

4. Applicant must be able to lift 50# repetitively and stand for 8 hours.

5. Experience: 

1. Minimum two years of culinary preparation experience.

2. Minimum two of culinary management experience in a foodservice operation.

6. Provide 3 References (only 1 may be personal, 2 must be work-related)

7. Applicant must have or complete Serve Safe manager’s training prior to start date. 

8. Applicants must possess a current & valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a current working smartphone with gps capabilities.

9. Applicants must have proof of COVID 19 vaccination or submit & provide weekly self-testing.

Position Details & Compensation

1. Starting Salary of $35,000 - 40,000 per year depending on experience

1. 3-month probationary period 

2. review and salary increase potential every 6 months

3. 2 weeks paid vacation

4. 7 days paid sick leave

2. 30 minutes provided Farm Lunches 

3. Full-Time Position with a semi-flexible schedule. Ideally can work Friday - Tuesday but can be discussed.

4. SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan & Contributions

3 Squares Vermont Resource Specialist

Vermont Foodbank

• Posted January 14, 2022 at 9:18am
• Deadline January 31st, 2022
• Location Barre, VT
• Type Full Time

The Vermont Foodbank seeks a self-motivated, energetic 3SquaresVT Resource Specialist. This permanent full-time position reports to the Director of Community Resources. The primary components of this position include working as a team member to raise public awareness about 3SquaresVT and address gaps in access among eligible Vermonters. Primary responsibilities for this position include responding to community member inquiries and application assistance. This position will also assist with partnership building, and varied outreach and anti-stigma efforts. Attached is the job description with additional details regarding this particular position.

The selected candidate will join an energetic, empowered, collaborative team that derives joy from the work and is wholly dedicated to VF’s mission. This position will require the ability to travel if needed. The Vermont Foodbank’s work culture is progressive, forward-thinking, and equity-minded. Staff have the opportunity to fully develop their potential in a variety of ways: as organizational leaders, in shaping programs and advocacy efforts, and in working towards a future where everyone in Vermont has enough food every day.

To apply for this position, please visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/852018/3SquaresVT-Resource-Specialist and submit an employment application with a resume and cover letter attached. This position is a full-time hourly position.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and seek to bring our values of diversity and inclusion to our hiring process. Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity.

Farm Business Specialist

Intervale Center

• Posted January 12, 2022 at 1:19pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Burlington, VT
• Type Full Time

Summary of Position:

The Intervale Center seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Farm Business Specialist to join our team.  This position is in partnership with Food Connects and will be based out of their offices in Southern Vermont.  For over 30 years, the Intervale Center has led a community food revolution that sustains farms, land, and people.  We have pioneered farm and food innovations like Community Supported Agriculture, commercial composting, riparian restoration, farm business incubation, and gleaning and food hub development.

The Farm Business Specialist delivers high-quality, custom farm business planning services that enhance the viability of Vermont’s food system. The Specialist provides business planning, coaching, education, and technical support directly to farm and food businesses. This position will be based in Southern Vermont and will include work with both beginning and existing farmers in the process of transitioning and/or transferring the farm. The Specialist works collaboratively with the agricultural development team to provide farmer-focused support to all types and scales of farms in Vermont.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This position will entail working with farmers across Vermont to provide business planning services.  Specific roles and responsibilities will be to:

• Provide and/or coordinate excellent farm-based business development services.
• Enroll farmer participants, provide on-farm consultation, coordinate consultants, and support or lead business plan development and follow-up support.
• Participate in technical service provider networks and help advance Vermont’s goal of a strong farm and food economy.
• Collaborate with our team and other service providers on business coaching, planning, and special projects related to growing the agricultural sector.
• Represent the Intervale Center’s farm business development services in Vermont and nationally as required.
• Pursue professional development opportunities that enhance service delivery.
• Attend staff meetings, board meetings, and special Intervale Center events as necessary.
• Contribute to a highly productive, collaborative, and positive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

We are seeking a highly qualified professional to provide business and transfer planning support to farms throughout Vermont.  An ideal candidate will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural management, business development, economics or related field. Advanced training in farm business management, economics, or small business development is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in agricultural development and/or business development.
• Experience working directly with farmers or other business owners seeking to enhance their business operations is required.
• Knowledge of business and retirement/succession planning concepts required. Experience with farm financial planning preferred.
• Excellent budget and project management skills, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time and multiple clients, and problem-solve.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and comfort with facilitating complicated emotional and family conversations.
• A passion for agriculture and knowledge of diverse farm production models.
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle for travel.

Intervale Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@intervale.org. This position is full-time.  Compensation is $24-29 per hour, commensurate with experience, and includes health, dental, retirement, and limited wellness benefits, including flexible work schedule, discounts on local food, and the option to work remotely.  Position requires frequent travel throughout Vermont.

Assistant Manager and/or Farmhand

Kroka Expeditions

• Posted January 12, 2022 at 9:25am
• Deadline March 31st, 2022
• Location Marlow, New Hampshire
• Type Full Time

Job Opening:  Kroka Community Farmer

Kroka Expeditions is a residential wilderness school based on a year-round organic farm in Marlow, NH.  We are seeking both farmhands and an assistant farm manager to join our dynamic team. Our diversified farm comprises 30 acres of pasture, hay fields, 3 greenhouses, and 2.5 acres of expanding vegetable production amidst a beautiful 100-acre campus. Livestock includes dairy cows, laying hens, and a draft horse. With plans to add broilers. Our vegetable plots produce a variety of greens, root crops, fruit and berries to feed 1,000 students who join Kroka’s programs annually. The farm is managed by a lead farm manager and aided by farmhands, staff and students. Working in a close-knit team, our farmers plan and execute food production and farm education while tending to the land and the animals using biodynamic and organic practices.  The position includes on-campus housing and meals, shared with our seasonal community of educators and wilderness guides. 

Compensation:  Salaried, $200-$500 per week, based on experience.  Housing and meals included, as well as farm produce and full participation in the social life of our community. 

Schedule: Our farm season runs from March 1st – October 31st.     Our typical daily schedule is 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM, with hour-long breaks for breakfast and lunch.  Staff receive one full-day-off and one half-day-off per week.   The possibility exists for year-round work for those who demonstrate the interest and capacity to be useful throughout the winter season. 

Responsibilities: The farming team manages all aspects of Kroka’s diversified, organic, educational farm including:

• Diversified vegetable production: seeding, cultivation, harvest, distribution

• Intensive rotational grazing including fencing and pasture management

• Animal husbandry including dairy and poultry

• Care of fruit trees and perennial crops

• Daily farm chores: morning, noon and evening – including milking

• Production of value-added products including cheese and yogurt

• Leading daily and weekly work projects with students of all ages

• Maintaining farm equipment and barn spaces

• Carry out other responsibilities inherent in being part of a working farm and residential community!

Qualifications & Experience:

• a minimum of 1 full season professional experience in commercial or educational organic farming/gardening.   

• A willingness to work with students ages 9 – 19, apprentices and staff in farm education.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven work ethics, consistent positive attitude, attention to detail, and capacity for cooperative teamwork

• a valid drivers license with clean record

• the ability to work outdoors in all seasons in a physically active role

To Apply:  Send a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three references to jobs@kroka.org attention: Brian Chambers, Farm Manager.
Details are available at www.kroka.org/hiring