Job Listings

Agricultural Conservation Program Director

Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB)

• Posted August 12, 2020 at 1:51pm
• Deadline August 28th, 2020
• Location Montpelier, VT
• Type Full Time

The Agricultural Conservation Program Director leads VHCB’s purchase of development rights program to conserve Vermont’s farmland, improve environmental stewardship, and invest in the economic viability of Vermont’s working landscape. Responsible for agricultural land protection work, implementing program priorities, and managing state and federal farmland conservation funding.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Prior experience in agriculture and/or land conservation and natural resources required. Proficiency in financial and data analysis; leadership skills, teamwork, and collaboration with outside partners important. Strong communication skills, experience and proficiency in program and grants tracking, document management systems, and compliance and reporting for federal grants is strongly preferred. Experience working with non-profit organizations, municipalities, and state and federal agencies important.  A valid driver’s license is necessary; some travel is required. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits. EOE.

Read the job description

Please reply by August 28 with letter of interest and résumé to: Laurie Graves, VHCB, 58 E. State Street, Montpelier, Vt. 05602 or jobs@vhcb.org

https://www.vhcb.org/about-us/jobs/agricultural-conservation-program-director

Fulfillment and Operations Officer

Vermont Compost Company

• Posted August 10, 2020 at 1:42pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Montpelier, Vermont
• Type Full Time

Vermont Compost Company, a leading compost and potting soil company for organic growers, is looking for a Fulfilment & Operations Officer.

 This position starts at $15/hour. Benefits include: paid time off, 3% matching IRA, partial health insurance reimbursement and more. This job is full-time, year-round, often outside, with a standard work week of Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. Overtime is frequently available and sometimes we need support on the weekends or outside of the normal 8-4.

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-        - Coordinating with the Sales Department to ensure all potting soil and compost orders are completed accurately, while maintaining the highest quality soil  product

       - Bagging and building pallets of bagged soils, preparing them for shipping 

-        - Routinely operate machinery and heavy equipment: loading trucks, running the bagging machine, turning compost piles, plowing snow, etc. 

-        - Assisting customers, vendors, delivery drivers and other Vermont Compost departments as needed 

 Vermont Compost is a very busy, dynamic workplace. The Fulfilment and Operations Officer position requires a positive attitude, flexibility and attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is patient, friendly, willing to work with others on team projects, can commit to a full-time schedule, arrives on time and doesn’t mind a solid day of work.  Some previous experience operating machinery and heavy equipment (or a strong desire to learn) is helpful and desired for this position.  Training will be provided. Must be able to lift 50lbs, repeatedly, over the course of a day. Opportunity to provide support to the Poultry, Livestock (chickens and donkeys), Composting, and Soil Lab Departments may arise depending on need and interest. 

Sales and Delivery

Pumpkin Village Foods

• Posted August 10, 2020 at 8:49am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Burlington, Vermont
• Type Part Time

This job involves communicating with stores and food producers to collect orders on a weekly basis, then executing the delivery of product.  It is the goal of this operation to be a stand-alone business owned an operated independently within 18 months.  This could be you!?  $17-$18 per hour to start depending on experience / performance.

Based in Northwest VT (Fairfield / Burlington)

Delivery days (10-20 hours per week) are:

• every other Monday – Washington / Lamoille Cty.
• every Thursday (1/2 day) – Chittenden Cty.
• every Friday – Franklin to Chittenden Cty.

Sales work Monday – Thursday (2-6 hours per week – flexible schedule)

Total Estimated Hours Per Week: 15 - 25 hours

Sales Tasks

• Solicit accounts for orders via email / phone call
• Update customers on news from producers / product info.
• Follow up directly with customers after delivery of new product samples
• Place orders with producers

Sales Skills

• Familiarity with Google Suite, basic computer skills.
• Clear, effective communication with producers and customers via phone and email.

Driving / Delivery Skills

• Comfortable driving a small box truck in all weather conditions and in tight parking lots with other moving vehicles and people – CDL not required
• Basic monitoring of truck health, i.e. reporting noises, malfunctioning components, etc.
• Able to represent PVFN professionally and carry out all tasks in a respectful manner
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 

Willingness to complete / assist with other tasks as requested.

Part-time Bookkeeper

Grow Compost of Vermont

• Posted August 4, 2020 at 7:47pm
• Deadline August 15th, 2020
• Location Moretown, Vermont
• Type Part Time

At Grow Compost of Vermont, we’re passionate about our community – our farms, our neighbors, and the natural world. We work closely with local farms to transform food scraps, and other nutrient-rich, organic material into rich, fertile soil for the growth of verdant space, the production of clean energy, and the health and well-being of the earth. With a staff of 10 and a fleet of trucks we serve 400 compost pick-up customers, both residential and commercial. We’re growing fast as a result of Vermont’s new compost law!

We’re seeking a home-based bookkeeper for payables, receivables, banking, payroll, and customer service 20 hours per week. Must be experienced in Quickbooks Online. With regular contact via phone and video conversations, you’ll work closely with our staff from your remote office. 

Responsibilities

• Handle payables and receivables
• (Invoicing is done through our routing and dispatch software; balances are exported to QBO)
• Receive customer payments and make bank deposits 
• Process payroll via our payroll service
• Enter transactions into QuickBooks and reconcile accounts
• Work with our Sales Manager to set up new customer accounts
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• 2 or more years of Quickbooks Online experience
• Must be able to both work independently and enjoy working as part of a team
• Must be able to travel to Waterbury to pick up mail and paperwork, and make bank deposits at Northfield Savings Bank
• Friendly, easygoing, and able to flex with changing conditions and workflows as the business grows
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Well-organized
• Hard-working and reliable

Hours and Benefits

• This position is 20 hours per week
• The hours are flexible
• You’ll get 20 hours of sick time per year
• This is a work-from-home remote position

Grow Compost of Vermont

2046 U.S. Route 2 Waterbury, Vermont 05676 

(Our mailing address is Waterbury. The farm is physically located in Moretown.)

Grocery Staff

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op

• Posted July 23, 2020 at 12:08pm
• Deadline August 20th, 2020
• Location Middlebury, VT
• Type Full Time

Our Grocery Department is seeking full time staff to give amazing service to our customers while stocking our shelves. This large department includes dry goods, refrigerated and frozen products, meat, beer and wine and other household items.

Do you enjoy making someone's day? Do you enjoy work that is like a workout at the gym? Want to learn more about natural, organic and local foods? Perhaps this fabulous opportunity is just right for you. We are seeking full staff, interested in learning something new every day to support the needs of our growing Co-op.

Our ideal candidate

• is passionate about providing excellent customer service
• enjoys fast paced physical work environment
• can work efficiently in coolers or freezers
• has recent retail and/or food work experience
• is knowledgeable of natural foods with a desire to learn more

This is a full or part-time position with an excellent benefits package including paid time-off, profit sharing bonus, discount yoga classes, and more.

Harvest Specialist

Sunset Lake CBD

• Posted July 15, 2020 at 2:54pm
• Deadline August 15th, 2020
• Location south burlington, VT
• Type Full Time

Harvest Specialist Internship 

Location: Alburgh, VT

Start date: August 1, 2020

End date: November 1, 2020

Main Focus of Internship:

Agriculture/Food Production/Horticulture

Position Description

Sunset Lake CBD is looking to hire Harvest Specialists for our upcoming 2020 harvest! Sunset Lake CBD produces high quality Pesticide-Free CBD products grown on our family farm in Alburg, VT.

Job responsibilities:

• Harvest ripe hemp plants in the field and transport them to our drying facility.

• Remove plants from drying facility for trimming and storage.

• Working on a weather dependent agricultural schedule.  Harvest Specialist often work 10 hour days to complete tasks on time.

• Uphold cleanliness and workplace safety standards throughout the entire harvest process

• Reports to the farm manager

Sunset Lake CBD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sunset Lake CBD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Sunset Lake CBD has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Required Qualifications

Minimum background experience:

• Landscaping, gardening, farming experience is a must.  This job will involve physical outdoor labor at the farm.

• Working in teams to accomplish time sensitive tasks.  Harvest Specialists must thrive in large and diverse teams.

• Candidates must be a team player and have a positive attitude.

• Ability to take feedback and learn quickly on the job.

Desired Skills, Attributes, Knowledge

• Working in the cannabis industry at any level.  We strive to produce the highest quality hemp flower in the country, and harvest specialists care deeply about upholding these standards.

• Enthusiasm for sustainable agriculture, organic farming methods, rural economic development

• Familiarity with CBD and hemp production.

• Operating heavy equipment such as tractors, mowers, and trucks

Educational / Professional Development Outcomes

Harvest specialists are an essential part of the team and people looking to develop a career in the cannabis/hemp industry are strongly encouraged to apply.

Work Environment / Culture

• Collaborative work

• Opportunity for all workers to contribute ideas

• Sense of community

• Employee/team recognition and/or celebrations

• Independent/autonomous work

• Focus on social responsibility in the work/workplace

• Access to managers who can act as mentors

• Respect based upon accomplishments, not seniority

• Diversity valued, welcomed and encouraged

• Creative work

• Casual Dress

• Fun!

Emphasis on sustainable/regenerative agriculture.

Work in large diverse teams with a hard working but casual vibe.

Gain invaluable experience harvesting and processing thousands of pounds of high grade cannabis flower at a legal, certified hemp farm.

Please submit a resume and short message to: 

sam@sunsetlakecbd.com

Website: www.sunsetlakecbd.com

Instagram: @sunsetlakefarm

Farm to School Program Coordinator

Food Connects

• Posted July 8, 2020 at 3:37pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Brattleboro, VT
• Type Part Time

Farm to School Program Coordinator

About Food Connects

Food Connects is a dynamic and growing nonprofit organization based in Brattleboro, VT that delivers locally produced food as well as educational and consulting services aimed at transforming local food systems. Founded in 2013, Food Connects is a catalyst for food systems change by connecting the next generation with their food, local farmers with new markets, and school chefs with school food.

Job Summary 

The Farm to School (FTS) Program Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to be a motivational guide and knowledgeable resource for teachers, food service professionals, and school administrators to further develop and support Farm to School programs throughout the region. Acknowledged as a statewide leader, the Farm to School program builds capacity at over 30 schools to improve food, farm, and nutrition education as well as increase local food purchasing and school meal participation.

The Farm to School Program Coordinator is a grant-funded, part-time, year-round hourly position. The FTS Coordinator will work with the FTS Program Manager, coordinating FTS efforts at schools primarily in the northern Windham County region. This position will require frequent travel to the towns of Bellows Falls, Westminster, Grafton, Saxtons River, Townshend, and Newfane. The Program Coordinator will be based at the Food Connects Brattleboro Office, with the opportunity to work remotely.

Food Connects is growing and anticipates new opportunities for growth and changes to job descriptions and roles.

Collaboration

• The FTS Program Coordinator reports directly to the FTS Program Manager. 

• The FTS Program Coordinator does not directly oversee any staff

• The FTS Program Coordinator works closely with: 

• Development and Communications Manager to promote and celebrate FTS successes 

Schedule

• 20 hours/week; between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

• Occasional meetings and events on evenings and weekends (with plenty of advance notice). 

• Regional travel required.

• Some professional development opportunities provided to develop job-related competencies. This may include attending conferences, workshops, or individualized mentoring regarding:

• School food & child nutrition Programs

• Best practices in Farm to School 

• School garden coordination 

• Trauma sensitive approaches to Farm to School 

• Other topics, as needed

• Weekly FTS team meetings

Tasks include:

Program Delivery

• Provide general coaching support to school teams, including: (1) filling out the FTS Growth Chart with each school and (2) developing an Action Plan with each school.

• Help navigate complex regulations, customize solutions, and to streamline operations for federal child nutrition programs. 

• Provide technical assistance that will increase participation in the school meal programs.

• Assist school chefs in accessing affordable wholesale local food direct from farms, delivered to schools through our local Food Hub.

• Promote opportunities for facilitating greater parent and volunteer involvement in school-based projects.

• Attend and represent FC at various school-based events for families (ie. Wellness Nights)

Tasks and time commitment will vary with each school depending on their team’s availability, structure, action plan, and funding. A rough guide is approximately 24 hours of support for each school per year. The action plan will determine expectations for the FTS Coordinator’s limited hours per school.

Program Development

Ensure the sustainability of the program by:

• Contribute Farm to School Program content to support Food Connects’ marketing efforts.

• Contribute content to the FTS Monthly Newsletter.

• Provide FTS updates and presentations to School Boards or School Administration as needed.

• Contribute content to support grant reporting requirements for relevant grants.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in the education, nonprofit, or public health sectors.

• General knowledge of veggies, fruits, and other locally-produced items.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal: in person, over the phone, email, text.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Strong proficiency with Internet use, spreadsheet development, databases, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office suites. Comfort with learning new software platforms. 

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and in the face of changing demands.

• Strong organizational skills and a natural proclivity for keeping detailed records.

• Cheerful, professional presence.

• Self-starter who can work well independently.

• Ability to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment.

• Ability to quickly assess a situation and make necessary decisions; skilled in creative problem-solving.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload among fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable programs.

• Flexible; able to prioritize and manage workload in a fast-paced, ever-evolving work environment

• Reliable private vehicle for regional travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Farm to School programs, school gardens, classroom curriculum, and/or the local food system.

• Knowledge of, or familiarity with, key state/regional Farm to School partners, such as VT-FEED, Green Mountain Farm to School, VT Agency of Agriculture, Hunger Free VT, etc. 

• Familiarity with, and enthusiasm for working in our geographical area: Southeastern Vermont

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs on occasion. 

• Continually able to sit at a desk and work in an office setting to execute job responsibilities.

Compensation

Salary is $18/hour, 20 hours per week.  The position includes some benefits after the 90-day introductory period.

Food Connects provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@foodconnects.org.

The position is open until filled.

Finance Director

Intervale Center

• Posted July 7, 2020 at 9:49am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Burlington, VT
• Type Full Time

The Intervale Center seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Finance Director to join our team in Burlington, 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 in local food development, commercial composting, riparian restoration, farm business incubation, gleaning and food hub development. We seek a Finance Director to join our growing organization. This position is responsible for all financial matters of the Intervale Center. The Finance Director works closely with the Executive Director, senior leadership and the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategies across the organization. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least five years of experience in a senior financial-management role, preferably in a nonprofit organization with a budget greater than $1 million.

Extensive experience in the development and implementation of financial management strategies and business development.

Significant experience in or knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including grant accounting, compliance, and reporting.

Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills and capability to communicate financial needs and results with others.

Knowledge of State and Federal employment laws and experience managing employee benefit plans.

A college degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics.

Human Resource and business operations experience is a plus.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Oversee cash flow planning and asset management.

Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships.

Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans.

Prepare the annual budget and closely monitor and report significant variances, along with recommendations.

Develop financial business plans and forecasts and support Program and Enterprise Managers.

Participate in policy development as a member of the senior management team.

Engage the finance committee of the Board of Directors to develop short-, medium-, and long-term financial plans and projections. • Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, etc. • Remain up to date on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations through a close relationship with the Intervale Center’s auditor.

Work closely with Development team to ensure that donor restrictions are met.

Participate in the accounting function by recording month-end and year-end entries as appropriate; ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions including timely account reconciliations of all key accounts.

Supervise the Intervale Center’s Bookkeeper, ensuring that the Intervale Center’s Accounting Policies are followed and accurate and timely entries are made. Share payroll responsibilities with the Bookkeeper.

Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal and state funders, foundations, and the Intervale Center’s board of directors; prepare and communicate monthly and annual financial statements.

Coordinate audits and proper filing of tax returns. Follow-up and resolve issues as reported in the Auditor’s Management Letter.

Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.

Manage employee benefits and evaluate future options. Coordinate employee education sessions regarding benefit programs, particularly the 401(k) program and health care benefits.

Additional human resource support may include organization development and communication, performance reviews, policy development and general management support.

Intervale Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three references to jobs@intervale.org by July 17th. Compensation is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for 401(k), CTO, health insurance, and other limited wellness benefits. This position will be based in Burlington, Vermont and will remain open until filled.