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Access Coordinator

Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf

• Posted October 21, 2020 at 8:40am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Burlington, Vermont
• Type Full Time

As the largest direct service emergency food provider in Vermont, Feeding Chittenden serves over 12,000 people each year. The Access Coordinator will coordinate activities in the Food Access Center, organizing groceries and packaged foods, to be prepared for delivery through on site methods and delivery; work with the Warehouse Coordinator to inventory food and with Distribution Coordinator to upload pre-order system; coordinate administrative duties that measure programmatic progress and outcomes with online ordering; oversee pre-orders and supervise volunteers to assist in preparing orders.  To learn more about this position, please view our job description  Access Coordinator 

We’re looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for mobilizing support for hunger relief. Successful candidates will have an Associate Degree in business or human services which include 2-4 years related experience; familiarity with services of other community social services and their eligibility requirements; strong organizational skills; basic administrative and supervisory skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills required - bilingual abilities are a plus; and the ability to interact pleasantly and effectively with the public, staff, and volunteers.

Social Media Coordinator

Skinny Pancake

• Posted October 16, 2020 at 9:47am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Burlington, VT
• Type Full Time

The Skinny Pancake is looking for a proven social media operative to take the lead in coordinating, generating, and implementing quality, engaging content on all our social channels. This position will also include additional marketing duties, but the primary focus will be all things social media.

You Are:

• Endlessly curious
• A believer in our mission around local food and community engagement
• A genuine appreciator of "great" marketing
• An effective storyteller
• Someone who can be both incredibly creative AND detail-oriented

We believe the best marketers are generalists, so the ideal candidate will be able to do a little bit of everything. However, the most important skill will be the ability to work with our existing team to coordinate a regular stream of social magic on our channels.

• Able to work largely self-directed in a supported environment
• A whip-smart ideator willing to chase good, bad, and indifferent ideas
• An awesome writer capable of producing everything from 2-word copy quips about a crepe special to multiple, heartfelt paragraphs about our food system
• Super knowledgable about all social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok, whatever the next one is)
• Competent in executing paid social campaigns

Other skills that would be great to have:

• Some photo skills (we'll provide a point + shoot)
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud or other design software
• Light video skills (being awesome at boomerangs count!)
• Experience with email marketing
• Experience with web design
• Experience buying traditional media

Necessary Experience:

• 1 year or more managing and monitoring social media business pages
• Experience in restaurants/food & beverage preferred
• Strong organizational and task management skills

Benefits:

PTO, health/dental, additional optional benefits, and ample opportunity for growth. Oh, and yummy food!

*While a lot of this work can be done remote, visiting our locations, existing in our communities, and being within reasonable proximity to our Burlington office is necessary.

Quality Assurance / Food Safety Manager

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont

• Posted October 15, 2020 at 12:15pm
• Deadline October 31st, 2020
• Location Hardwick, VT
• Type Part Time

Quality Assurance / Food Safety Manager 

Kingdom Creamery, a growing dairy foods company in beautiful Northeastern Vermont, is looking for a self-motivated  individual with attention to detail to fill its QA / Food Safety Manager position. This part time (25hr/wk), permanent, salaried position is responsible for all food safety and quality programs, and reports directly to the owner. This position  offers responsibility and opportunity for growth. PCQI and SQF certifications are preferred, salary commensurate with  experience. 

If this is you, contact us today! 

Job Description: QA / Food Safety Manager, Kingdom Creamery of Vermont • Review existing production processes with respect to food safety during preparation, handling, storage, and  transportation. 

• Design, draft and implement food safety production protocols for Company to maintain compliance with the FoodSafety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO). 

• Monitor food preparation, handling, storage, and transportation processes to ensure adherence to the protocols. • Oversee cleaning /sanitizing of equipment/areas (SSO’s). 

• Conduct regularly scheduled food safety trainings for staff and new hires. 

• Conduct regular in-house food safety and sanitation audits. 

• Investigate non-conformances using root cause analysis. Establish corrective actions to resolve issues. • Investigate / respond to customer complaints and resolve issues. 

• Develop, manage and maintain facility and equipment maintenance and service records. • Review and file the Company’s quality food safety-related records and documents (e.g., receiving records, lot  tracing, pasteurization charts, corrective actions.) 

• Prepare company for annual third-party audits; present annual third-party audit report to management. 

Minimum Requirements: 

⮚ Associates of Science degree in food science or a related discipline 

⮚ Experience in food processing 

⮚ Demonstrated ability to work independently 

⮚ Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels 

⮚ Strong analytical and organizational skills 

⮚ Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel; Google Docs) 

Contact: 

Jeremy Michaud 

Kingdom Creamery of Vermont 

3411 VT Route 16, East Hardwick, VT 05836 

802-472-6700 

kingdomcreameryofvermont@yahoo.com

kingdomcreameryofvermont.org

Bulk, Cheese, & Dairy Staff

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op

• Posted October 13, 2020 at 9:44am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Middlebury, VT
• Type Full Time

Our Bulk Foods, Cheese and Dairy Department is seeking staff to give amazing service to our customers while stocking our shelves and filling our bins. 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 staff to support the needs of our growing Co-op.

We are seeking a full time employee to work 32-40 hours a week and join our great workplace.

Our ideal candidate

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

Substitute Staff

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op

• Posted October 13, 2020 at 9:40am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Middlebury, VT
• Type Part Time

We are looking for staff who thrive on providing excellent customer service and enjoy fast paced, physical work. Our substitute staff (subs) enjoy signing up for shifts when we need extra help or to cover vacations and absences. We are currently hiring subs to help out in many different departments. This is a great opportunity for someone with a flexible schedule, diverse interests, and a positive attitude.

If being part of a community-oriented co-operative with a love for organic and local foods and other natural products will make you happy to join our team, consider applying today!

Our ideal subs:

• are passionate about providing excellent customer service
• enjoy physical work with an ability to regularly lift over 50 pounds
• have recent retail and/or food work experience
• are motivated to contribute to an atmosphere of fun collaboration with coworkers
• have knowledge of natural foods and a desire to learn more

Cashier

Cashier subs provide friendly and accurate service to our customers as they complete their shopping experience.

Cheese, Bulk, & Dairy Sub

This is a versatile position that involves lifting heavy items above 6' high, stocking shelves in a cooler, and restocking our numerous bulk goods. Subs must be motivated to learn how to manage inventory, stock products, and provide customers with excellent service. Right now our ideal subs are seeking 3-5 days of work each week with weekend and evening availability.

Grocery Sub

This department maintains the items on our shelves and works closely with customers to make sure they can find what they need. A Grocery Sub does a lot of walking, bending, climbing, and heavy lifting throughout the day. Orders are being accepted by Grocery, received in inventory, and quickly stocked on shelves high and low. This department also maintains stock in coolers and freezers. Right now our ideal subs are seeking 3-5 days of work each week with weekend and evening availability.

3SquaresVT Resource Specialist

Vermont Foodbank

• Posted October 5, 2020 at 11:21am
• Deadline October 23rd, 2020
• Location Barre, VT
• Type Full Time

The Vermont Foodbank seeks a collaborative, motivated person to raise public awareness about 3Squares VT and increase participation in the program to help ensure that all individuals in Vermont have enough to eat. We are looking for someone who will be based in our Brattleboro Distribution Center and who will work as part of a cross-functional Community Impact Team which is developing and implementing strategies to strengthen communities and address the root causes of hunger.

This position will provide rapid response to individual inbound inquiries received by phone, email, and text message, while also increasing community awareness of 3SquaresVT through dissemination of materials, presentations, and strategic partnership building. The 3SVT Resource Specialist guides customers through the 3SquaresVT application process frequently via phone, and occasionally through home visits and community site visits. Excellent customer service skills, empathy, discretion, and flexible communication skills are required.

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 no one in Vermont will go hungry.

To apply for this position, please visit https://www.vtfoodbank.org/employment and submit an employment application with a resume and cover letter attached.  The anticipated salary range is $19.50-$20.25/hour.

The Vermont Foodbank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Director of Extension and Associate Dean,

University of Vermont Extension (Burlington)

• Posted October 2, 2020 at 12:19pm
• Deadline November 1st, 2020
• Location Burlington, VT
• Type Full Time

Director of Extension and Associate Dean, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT. An accomplished, inspiring leader is sought for this organization of 160 people working across the state. With an annual budget of $26 million and 8 program areas, Extension works with a variety of constituents to conduct applied inquiry and deliver education and outreach to address critical issues. The position is based in Burlington, VT.  View the full position announcement at http://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/41897. Applications are due by 11/1/20.The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

Compost Operator

Black Dirt Farm

• Posted September 25, 2020 at 8:37am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Greensboro Bend, Vermont
• Type Full Time

Farm Description

Black Dirt Farm is a diversified family farm in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. We operate a year-route food scrap collection route to collect organic waste from our community. We strive to put this “waste” to as much positive use as we can. First, we blend the food scraps into a compost mix which provides forage or feeding hens. We then make compost and worm castings with the excess food and manure. Finally, we use the resulting products to nourish our soils and crops.  Our farm is firmly based in regenerative agricultural practices and the creation of sustainable food systems. Since 2014, we’ve diverted 13.6 million pounds of food scraps from the landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of not burning 603,598 gallons of gasoline and capturing enough nitrogen to fertilize over 1,000 acres of mixed vegetable crops.

Being a part of Black Dirt Farm means working in an environment that is both caring and efficient. The farm requires creative and driven individuals who can work as part of a dynamic and often fast paced team but also be responsible for managing their own tasks independently with professionalism and attention to detail. 

At Black Dirt Farm we believe thriving as a farm means cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where individuals can flourish and grow regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or physical or intellectual ability. We are committed to equal opportunity for employment and advancement. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard. We do not tolerate marginalizing behavior of any sort.  Being a part of our farm community requires sharing this belief.

Position Overview

The Compost Operator plays a central, multifaceted role in the farm’s composting operation. The Compost Operator has two main responsibilities: 1.) operating our compost collection operation two days a week, and 2.) producing compost on the farm. The Operator’s time will be roughly 50-60% collection operations, and 40-50% compost and production.

Food Scrap Collection Operations—Our food scrap collection route currently serves 85+ business, schools, and institutions in the Lamoille Valley and Northeast Kingdom. The route is serviced with a F550 dump truck pulling a 10-yard dump trailer. Food scraps are collected in 48-gallon, wheeled containers, and tipped into the trailer with a hydraulic lifter. Each container must be screened for trash contamination and any contaminants found are removed by the Operator.  After each container is tipped the Operator washes the inside and outside of the container with a hot water pressure washer. We collect 52 weeks a year. This is a physically demanding role and requires excellent driving abilities and experience driving a trailer.

Compost Production—Once food scraps are tipped at Black Dirt Farm, they are blended into a compost mix with other materials to create a forage mix for our laying hens. Each week material is removed from the compost bin and built into free-standing windrows on our compost past.  These piles are actively managed with a tractor bucket in order to satisfy required parameters for Organic Certification. The Operator monitors piles for temperature and moisture. We seek a Compost Operator who will take pride in their work.

Job Tasks/ Sphere of Responsibility

As Compost Collection Operator, role and responsibilities include:

• Operating the collection route 2 days per week. This involves:

1.  driving F550 with 10-yard dump trailer (40’ total length),
2.  handling 48-gallon wheeled containers (typically 220lb, up to 300lbs),
3.  operating a hydraulic tipper, generator, hot water pressure washer, and 12-volt fresh water pump.

• Daily tracking and reporting of data, including data entry.
• Visually inspecting containers for contaminants and removing them.
• Customer service as needed while on customer premises.
• Collection of sawdust as needed and delivery of sawdust to customers.
• Occasional farm tractor operation as needed. (Kubota M4700)
• Weekly & monthly meetings.

As Compost Production Operator, role and responsibilities include:

1. Monitor conditions of compost.
2. Data collection and entry.
3. Turn compost piles with the farm tractor. (Kubota M4700)
4. Move material with the farm dump truck (Ford F-350 dump body)
5. Maintain compost pad with grading and other maintenance as required.
6. Product sampling and testing.
7. Screen mature compost with Sittler gas-powered screen.
8. Ensure Black Dirt Farm adherence to Organic standards.
9. Load customers and handle on-farm sales.

The Compost Operator may also be asked to contribute to special project and general farm tasks that are not outlined in this description.

Qualifications

• 5 years driving experience and ideally, one year of commercial or heavy truck driving experience
• Excellent work ethic and appreciation for efficiency.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Superior personal skills, including communication, stress management, and teamwork.
• Willingness to follow and develop protocol. Curiosity about, and ambition for, operational excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks, including planning, problem solving, and repair.
• Demonstrated ability to be conceptualize long term goals and have the forethought to adjust day to day activities to those goals.
• This job requires the operator to:

1.          o   Handle containers up to 350 pounds (on wheels).
            o   Lift 100 pounds safely.
            o   Climb in and out of truck bed routinely with comfort.
            o   Shovel heavy material for extended periods of time.
            o   Execute semi-repetitive tasks over time
            o   Operate outdoors, in variable weather and temperatures
            o   Bend, stoop, and climb stairs

• Excitement about compost, farming and the food system.
• All candidates must pass a DMV and criminal background check.

Hours per week: 32-36 hours per week