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Farm Product Delivery Driver

Center for an Agricultural Economy

• Posted June 15, 2021 at 11:06am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Hardwick, VT
• Type Full Time

OPEN IMMEDIATELY: Farm Product DELIVERY DRIVER

We’re looking for the right mix of skills to add to our Farm Connex delivery service. If you have a passion for helping farmers expand their market opportunities, are a skilled driver and excited about participating in the local agricultural movement we’d love to hear from you!  

Position: Farm product Delivery Driver

Reports to: Farm Connex General Manager 

Hourly Compensation: $18.50/hr, dependent on experience 

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The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) is a not-for-profit organization, which works to build a  local, healthy, regenerative food system in the greater Hardwick area and beyond. Through education,  outreach, infrastructure, and technical services, the CAE uses partnership and collaboration to achieve a  food system that can support working lands and working people. The CAE owns and operates multiple Food Hub enterprises including the Vermont Food Venture Center; a food-processing facility, and Farm Connex a farm and food product delivery service operating in 12 Vermont Counties and New Hampshire. The CAE employs at-will employees and Management reserves the right to assign other duties as required to insure efficient operations. 

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Our Farm Connex delivery service supports farms across Vermont by delivering their products to over 200 market locations on a weekly basis. The service works with over 60 farms and producers. 

Summary of Position: The Farm product Delivery Driver role is a critical position for the aggregation, organization, and delivery of farm products to market destinations. This position will work directly with:  

• Farm Connex General Manager 
• Farm Connex Warehouse Manager 
• Five Farm Connex Delivery Drivers 
• Producers and farm partners 
• Receivers and sales associates

The position is full-time (up to 40+ hours/week) and is primarily expected to be on the road fulfilling routes four or five days per week. 

Essential duties of the Delivery Driver position include:

• Drive daily routes to deliver products to regional markets and pick up products from producers:
• Picking orders in an efficient manner. 
• Loading trucks as needed to maintain efficiency and safety of product.
• Making deliveries and ensuring perishable products are delivered in the appropriate manner.
• Coordinating product pickups.
• Reliable and frequent communication with General Manager and Warehouse Manager. 
• As needed, assistance in warehouse or in distribution tasks, such as packing, moving product, assisting on route delivery, etc.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and handling guidelines. 
• Availability for early morning shifts to ensure products are at their destination for customer receiving hours.  

Customer service engagement:

• Maintain the highest level of customer service and professionalism with producers and receivers 
• Communicate regularly with General Manager and Warehouse Manager to report any potential issues. 

Respond to direct operational needs:

• Collaborate with staff when unexpected requests or issues arise to resolve them in a collaborative and timely manner 
• Pitch-in as needed (warehouse operations troubleshooting, product aggregation, order picking, truck loading, pickup/delivery, paperwork filing, etc.)

Please send your resume, and a letter of interest with contact information for three references to jobs@hardwickagriculture.org

www.hardwickagriculture.org

Membership Manager

City Market, Onion River Cooperative

• Posted June 14, 2021 at 1:02pm
• Deadline June 28th, 2021
• Location Burlington, Vermont
• Type Full Time

Job Summary

The Membership Manager is responsible for oversight and leadership of the Co-op’s Membership benefits and programs as part of the Community Engagement Department. The Membership Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Co-op continuously improves in the areas of Member engagement and Membership benefits, meeting the needs of Members, training staff in the areas of Membership and associated benefits, offering a secure and accessible annual Board election, supporting the Board of Directors, hosting a well-attended annual Member Meeting and organizing other Member-specific events and programming, and ensuring the confidentiality and accurateness of the Membership database. This position is responsible for all areas of Membership including Food for All membership and employee membership. All of this work should result in a growing and engaged Membership that takes pride in its Co-op.

General Accountability

The Membership Manager is responsible for providing the highest level of service possible to our customers, vendors, co-workers and community. This position is also required to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and contribute towards a positive work environment that requires the highest standard of personal conduct and excellence.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This Membership Manager position oversees:

• Community Engagement Coordinator
• Media & Outreach Coordinator 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or attributes required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee and administer all aspects of  Membership programming.
• Oversee the development and improvement of Member programs such as the Community Connections Program and the Community Outreach Partners for Member Work.
• Coordinate and manage Member communications, working with all appropriate department staff.
• Plan and implement all Member recruitment.
• Ensure regular and comprehensive new Member orientations, staff trainings and Member Worker orientations, in collaboration with Community Engagement Coordinator and Media & Outreach Coordinator.
• Plan and coordinate the annual Member Meeting and all other Member engagement, including Member mailings and emails.
• Work closely with the Assistant Outreach and Education Manager and Assistant Director of Community Engagement to coordinate and facilitate the annual COTS Tree Sale; oversee scheduling of Member Workers and hiring of temporary staff to ensure successful execution of the sale.
• Serve as the staff liaison to the Board of Directors and work closely with the General Manager and Assistant Director of Community Engagement to support Board Members. Ensure that the Board of Directors have the appropriate materials and assistance needed, including but not limited to the timely receipt of paper and/or digital Board Packets, coordinating a meal with the Prepared Foods Department and reserving conference rooms and/or virtual meeting spaces.
• Rotate attendance with the Assistant Director of Community Engagement at monthly Board Meetings to ensure the Board’s needs are met and to take minutes in the absence of a minutes-taker
• Oversee the training and coordinate the assistance of a minutes-taker for all monthly Board Meetings
• Oversee the accuracy and maintenance of all Membership and Board-related webpages
• Assist in the planning of all-store events as needed.
• Contribute to the Co-op’s food access initiatives by serving as the staff representative on the Chittenden County Hunger Council, conducting outreach around our Food for All membership and food access programming, and working with local organizations to enhance food access in the Greater Burlington Area.
• Responsible for the maintenance, improvement and security (with IT department) of the Membership database and Member Access portal so that it best meets the needs of Members and the administrative needs of the Co-op.
• Oversee management of daily Membership paperwork
• Assist in the creation and implementation of the Community Engagement department budget, especially as it relates to Member expenses and associated events.
• Promote the Co-op and provide Members, BOD, customers, staff and other stakeholders with current, as well as historical, information on Membership, Cooperative Principles, and other Co-op related issues.
• Ensure accurate Member records are maintained in the Member database with documented processes and procedures as well as appropriate security.
• Partner with the Finance and Community Engagement departments to ensure an efficient, timely and accurate Patronage Refund process, including flyer creation, mailing of checks, and accurate Member data.
• Oversee the procedures and processes related to the Member Worker program.
• Responsible for training all Front End department staff on Membership and all associated information related to equity payments, refunds, Membership programs and benefits. Update training and information as needed to ensure that Front End staff have the information they need to best serve City Market’s Members and customers.
• Create and maintain relationships with Community Outreach Partners (COP) and continually work to enhance the Community Outreach Partners Program.
• Work with Community Engagement Coordinator and Media & Outreach Coordinator to ensure that customer informational bulletin boards in entryways and exit ways display the appropriate Board and Community Connections information and that other informational posters are updated and attended to at least weekly.
• Work with Community Engagement Coordinator and Media & Outreach Coordinator to ensure opportunities for their personal and professional development.
• Learn from other Co-op colleagues and understand current Membership trends and best practices.
• As a member of the All Leadership Team, this position will direct and oversee the work of others by: making decisions that affect workflow and procedures within their department, being involved in group decision making for organizational planning, and implementing immediate and long-range planning as well as tactical and strategic thinking for departmental business needs and personnel development.
• This position is regularly exposed to organization-wide confidential information: including but not limited to: financial, personnel, customer and vendor. A high degree of confidentiality and discretion is required.  
• Adhere to policies as outlined in the City Market’s Employee Guide and City Market’s Management Guide.
• Familiarize yourself with and adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Be proactive with regard to creative self-learning and professional development while having a curiosity and desire to learn. Attend all required meetings, trainings, seminars and workshops.
• Follow all department policies and procedures in order for City Market to adhere to all State, Federal and OSHA regulations.
• Support City Market’s Global Ends, Values, Co-op Principles and Diversity Statement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Co-op Competencies

• Highly detail-oriented, organized, ability to work on multiple tasks, works well under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple deadlines.
• The ability to conceptualize, communicate programs, plans and vision and write persuasive proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage timelines for various projects to ensure strategic plans are carried out in a timely manner.
• Sense of humor!
• Be a team player. A team player is one who has the “willingness to consider the effects of one’s own decisions on others and has the ability to focus on the larger Co-op goals rather than individual concerns.”
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential.
• Ability to demonstrate clear and expressive verbal and written communication skills, following the proper channels as outlined by your supervisor(s) as well as genuine active listening skills.
• Ability to follow through on commitments and having a high sense of personal and professional accountability.
• A consistent and genuine ability to project a friendly and outgoing personality.
• Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively and problem solve within established guidelines.
• Ability to speak, read and understand the English language and carry out complex instructions.
• Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends and occasional late nights.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong customer service skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively over the phone, via e-mail, and in person as a representative of the Co-op.
• Demonstrated event planning and project management experience preferred.
• At least three years of demonstrated experience and success with program planning and implementation in a service-related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or related field, with management and membership experience preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in Membership development, event planning and community engagement preferred.
• Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry preferred

Technical Skills:

• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, websites, and databases, as well as other high level computer skills.
• Proficient with software related to word processing, email marketing, databases, data entry, spreadsheets, e-mail, and Windows-based programs.  Familiar with using a phone system and answering multiple calls. 
• Familiarity with web platforms including Eventbrite, Sign-up Genius, Mailchimp, or Signup.com strongly preferred

Travel Requirements

• This position will occasionally be required to work at other City Market locations for coverage or to attend required meetings, trainings, etc. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Work Environment & Physical Ability

• This job operates in a professional office environment with noise levels varying from quiet to moderate in shared office spaces. This is largely a sedentary role; however, ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

Farm to School Coordinator

Food Connects

• Posted June 7, 2021 at 3:31pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Brattleboro, VT
• Type Part Time

Farm to School Coordinator for the West River Education District

NewBrook Elementary School

Farm to School enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools. Students gain access to healthy, local foods as well as education opportunities such as school gardens, cooking lessons, and farm field trips. Farm to School empowers children and their families to make informed food choices while strengthening the local economy and contributing to vibrant communities.

Position Overview

The West River Education District seeks an experienced educator to support school garden programs at NewBrook Elementary School. The Farm to School Coordinator will maintain the school garden in spring and fall, using the garden as a tool for reinforcing classroom concepts. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Farm to School committee, the food service manager, and local farmers to foster a positive school nutrition environment by supporting the use of fresh, local food in the cafeteria, integrating nutrition education curriculum into classroom experiences, and cultivating interactions between local farmers and the community. The West River Education District seeks someone who can help create a model for garden programming that is replicable throughout the district. 

Teaching responsibilities 

• During the school year, plan and run weekly cooking/gardening/Farm to School lessons with classes K-5.
• Utilize the Ladder of Responsibility, created by the NewBrook School staff, to guide instruction through the grades and help integrate sustainability throughout the school. 
• Work with teachers to incorporate food growing and cooking activities in the classroom. 
• Support initiatives already in place, such as NewBrook’s annual Farm & Field Day, Harvest Dinner, and the Harvest of the Month taste test program.

Communication expectations 

• Participate in the Farm to School committee on a regular basis. 
• Log garden activities for Farm to School team and school to reference using Google Docs.
• Farm to School Coordinator will be directly supported by NewBrook’s Farm to School Committee, led by Heather Sperling.
• Work with the Farm to School committee to identify and pursue grants.

Skills needed

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of people
• Strong public speaking and writing skills
• Organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to locate resources in an efficient manner
• Knowledge of local food system and sustainable agriculture a plus
• Knowledge of Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards a plus
• Grant-writing and fundraising experience a plus

Program Coordinator

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund

• Posted June 2, 2021 at 10:50am
• Deadline June 29th, 2021
• Location Montpelier, VT
• Type Full Time

Food Hub Warehouse Specialist

Food Connects

• Posted June 2, 2021 at 10:26am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Brattleboro, VT
• Type Full Time

Position Overview

Start Date: Flexible, early Summer

This position is based in Brattleboro, Vermont. On-site availability required. Remote work opportunities will be infrequent.

The Food Hub Warehouse Specialist (FHWS) is responsible for overseeing the Food Connects Food Hub Warehouse, ensuring the warehouse is optimally utilized and in compliance with all applicable regulations, and contributing to the safe, timely, and undamaged flow of Food Hub products.

The FHWS must have consistently exceptional organizational, systems thinking, problem-solving, and record-keeping skills. They should be adept at thinking and planning spatially and have a high level of attention to detail.

This is a hands-on position with the expectation that this individual will be flexible and able to jump in where needed to optimize operations and support other team members. The FHWS is fully trained on all day-to-day warehouse tasks and all delivery and pick-up routes. They are expected to help cover various miscellaneous warehouse and general operational tasks as needed, such as: driving pick-up or delivery routes, assisting in the warehouse with receiving, picking orders, loading trucks, and other tasks as needed. It is a high-energy position that provides ample opportunities for those interested in food systems to get to know local food producers and buyers in the Central New England area.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hr/week, non-exempt hourly position. Schedule will vary seasonally, but general availability during the below hours is required. (This will vary according to daily fluctuations in the Food Hub distribution schedule.) Some evening and weekend availability may be required with advance notice. 

• Monday: 7 AM- 4 PM
• Tuesday: 7 AM - 4 PM
• Wednesday: 6 AM - 2 PM 
• Thursday: 7 AM - 4 PM
• Friday: 7 AM - 4 PM

Collaboration

• This position will report to the Food Hub Co-Director: Operations 
• The FHWS will be part of the Food Hub Operations Team and work closely with the Food Hub Co-Directors and FH Procurement Specialist (FHPS).
• After the introductory period, the FHWS will supervise the FH Warehouse Coordinator. 

Job Responsibilities 

Warehouse Systems & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinates with FHD to ensure food safety compliance, planning, and supporting adherence to regulatory guidelines while supporting smooth daily operations. This will include developing, implementing, monitoring, and training Food Hub staff on regular food safety-related processes pertaining to warehouse systems and keeping required food safety records.
• Coordinates with FHD to ensure compliance with OSHA warehouse and employee safety regulations.
• Assist FHD with general warehouse systems and standard operating procedure (SOP) development and implementation.
• Manages FH Sanitation program, ensuring tasks are accurately completed as required by Food Hub staff.
• Creates, implements, and maintains daily pre- and post-shift warehouse checklists. 
• Coordinates with FH Fleet & Facilities Coordinator (FHFFC) regarding facilities and warehouse equipment maintenance projects and schedules.

Warehouse & Inventory Coordination

• Proactively assists FHPS with facility set-up and warehouse maintenance programs in coordination with inventoried product flow.
• Assists with inventory management, ensuring that all inventory is received accurately, accounted for, and stored safely to preserve product quality in accordance with applicable food safety protocols and regulations. Perishability is anticipated and mitigated.
• Collaborate with FHPS to develop and implement a Quality Control program.
• Creates and maintains warehouse and inventory floor map and racking labels.
• Schedules and coordinates cross-dock requests, product flow, and invoicing.
• Assists, as needed, with day-to-day inventory picking and labeling, order picking, and vehicle loadout.
• Assists with monthly inventory.

Driving/Delivery Coordination

• Able to cover all driving routes as necessary.
• Ensures the safe, timely, and undamaged pickup and delivery of all FH products in vehicles as large as a 24-foot reefer box truck.
• Receives order picking details, all delivery logistics, driving details, and provides feedback to the FH Operations Coordinator (FHOC). 
• Inspects and verifies the complete contents and quality of all FH products during pickup and quickly communicates any shortages or other issues to the FHOC. 
• Tracks and communicates mileage, hours, and other pertinent issues for each route.

Additional Responsibilities 

• Assists FH Team in identifying ways to improve all aspects of the Food Hub and its distribution operations and help put those strategies into action. 
• Schedule and attend regular check-ins with FHD and provide proactive and constructive feedback to aid in continuous improvement. 
• Participate in annual self-review. 
• Conduct peer reviews of other staff members as requested.
• Assists FH Management with meetings and events. 
• Represent Food Connects in opportunities for FH education and outreach.
• Assists FHD with training new staff as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Alignment with Food Connects’ mission and organizational culture.
• Commitment to excellence and high level of accuracy and manage multiple, competing priorities with flexibility when priorities change. 
• At least two years of previous warehouse and/or operations (or applicable) experience that includes food handling and/or pallet manipulation.
• General familiarity with food safety and OSHA regulations, and excitement to build upon this knowledge. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal—in person, over the phone, email, text. 
• Flexibility and adaptability in the face of a dynamic and high-intensity work week, and of a rapidly evolving local food industry. Comfortable with change.
• Strong organizational skills and a natural proclivity for keeping detailed records. 
• General technical skills with common workplace software such as G-Suite, Excel, Slack, and customer relationship management software (CRM).
• Ability to learn and incorporate new tools and technology into the work plan. 
• Reliable private vehicle. Mileage tracked and reimbursed at the federal rate. 
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to allow FC to run driving record check. 
• Ability to work and drive in adverse weather conditions.
• Reliable cell phone with data plan. Monthly cell phone reimbursement is rolled into salary.
• At least three professional references. 
• Ability to work well within a team environment as well as independently manage priorities and work plan.
• A sense of humor, a positive can-do attitude, and the humility to regularly incorporate others’ feedback into work processes. 
• Cheerful, professional, mindful presence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and comfort using warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, lifts, and/or forklifts.
• General knowledge of the sustainable food and agriculture sector.
• Experience driving box delivery trucks or other comparably-sized vehicles.
• Experience with food systems, food wholesale, food distribution, food retail, and/or farming.
• Existing relationships with local food producers.
• Familiarity with our delivery services’ geographical area (Windham County, VT; Windsor County, VT; Upper Valley, VT and NH; Cheshire County, NH).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk and work in an office setting to execute job responsibilities.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move product (cases up to 50lbs) throughout the workday.
• Ability to drive continuously for a full workday, including loading and unloading product for delivery and climbing in and out of delivery vehicles. 

Monadnock Region Value Chain Coordinator

Food Connects

• Posted June 2, 2021 at 10:22am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Brattleboro, VT
• Type Full Time

We value diversity in all of its forms and strive to have our employment practices reflect that. As such, we are an equal opportunity workplace and will not discriminate based on disability or other legally protected categories. If an employee has a disability that makes it difficult to perform their job duties, they are encouraged to notify us to discuss reasonable accommodations. 

Position Summary

The Monadnock Region Value Chain Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to coordinate and develop sales, networking, and procurement efforts of the Food Connects Food Hub in the Monadnock Region and southern New Hampshire. The Monadnock Region Value Chain Coordinator develops and cultivates relationships with current and potential customers and producers who can support the work of Food Connects. This position is a member of the Food Hub Business Development team and has an integral role in supporting the development and growth of Food Connects’ Food Hub. This position is currently grant-funded.

Core Competencies

• Building Collaborative Relationships: The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
• Customer Orientation: The ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers.
• Diagnostic Information Gathering: The ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information when others are reluctant to disclose it.
• Initiative: Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
• Attention to Communication: The ability to pass on information to others who should be kept informed.
• Fostering Innovation: The ability to creatively develop and support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Outside Sales

• With the Food Connects Food Hub (FCFH) Sales Team, promote the growth of regional food deliveries by enhancing existing relationships with customers and developing new relationships with potential customers in the Monadnock Region and Upper Valley.
• Develop new sales opportunities for FCFH producers in other areas of New Hampshire, including Manchester, Concord, and the Seacoast region.
• Support the merchandising of products in retail settings.
• Coordinate market matchmaking using FCFHs’ sales and distribution platform, events, and other ways.
• Provide face-to-face customer support on an ongoing basis.

Networking

• Serve as the Food Connects and Monadnock Region liaison to the New Hampshire Food Hub Network, focusing on building relationships and advancing trade among partners by attending meetings and taking on follow-up tasks and communications.
• Lead the New Hampshire Food Hub Network Catalog’s development for FCFH Food Connects’ sales to Monadnock and Upper Valley customers.
• Support Monadnock Fresh, a Monadnock-based start-up, processing facility, and food business incubator, in its growth and development through identifying and connecting potential customers and producers.
• Organize convening events and stakeholder meetings for producers and customers.

Procurement

• Work with the FCFH Procurement Specialist to identify and onboard New Hampshire producers, focusing on partnership opportunities with the New Hampshire Food Hub Network.
• Facilitate logistical problem-solving where needed, for example, identifying cross-dock and aggregation locations to create supply chains. 
• Assist schools and farms with the coordination of crop planning and purchasing.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide informal technical assistance and links to more formal technical assistance for producers, wholesale customers, and the community. 
• Support the Food Connects Marketing Manager by playing a key role in events, including matchmaking gatherings, producer meetings, and the Food Connects Local Food Trade Show.
• Document sales and procurement outreach work in internal customer relationship management software (CRM) database:
• Attend regular team meetings and supervisor check-ins and provide proactive, constructive feedback for continuous improvement. 
• Engage in an annual performance review. 
• Participate in peer reviews of other staff members as requested.

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of previous food procurement and/or sales/merchandizing experience.
• General knowledge of the sustainable food and agriculture sector.
• Strong knowledge of veggies, fruits, dairy, meats, value-added products, and other locally-produced foods. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal—in person, over the phone, email, text.
• Comfort with calculating and strategizing based on pricing strategies, margins, and distribution costs.
• General technical skills with standard workplace tools such as G-Suite, spreadsheets, Slack, project management tools (e.g., Asana), and CRM software.
• Strong organizational skills and a natural proclivity for keeping detailed records. 
• Interest in and ability to adapt to changes in evolving business, be creative, and jump in where needed to optimize operations.
• Cheerful, professional presence.
• Ability to learn and incorporate new tools and technology into the work plan. 
• Reliable private vehicle. Mileage tracked and reimbursed at the federal rate. The Value Chain Coordinator will have access to an FC company vehicle for sales trips, but availability is not always guaranteed.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to allow FC to run a driving record check. 
• Reliable cell phone. Monthly cell phone reimbursement is rolled into salary.
• At least three professional references. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with farmers, food producers, and/or wholesale customers in southern New Hampshire.
• Experience in small business management and/or business development, especially in the food sector.
• General knowledge of purchasing regulations for schools, institutions, and restaurants. 
• Familiarity with the geographical area of our delivery services (Windham County, VT; Windsor County, VT; Upper Valley; Southern New Hampshire; Western Massachusetts). 
• Familiarity with food safety regulations.
• ServSafe Certified.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Food Connects will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of their work to the degree we can do so.

Work Conditions: The position is based in the Food Connects office in Brattleboro, with substantial flexibility for remote work. The position will require a significant amount of travel around New Hampshire. Evening and weekends may be required but will have plenty of lead time for planning.

Physical Demands: This position entails extensive use of a desktop or laptop computer, sitting or standing at a desk workstation.

Farm Chore Person

Vermont Compost Company

• Posted June 1, 2021 at 4:10pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Montpelier, Vermont
• Type Full Time

Our poultry operation provides the foundation for our composts and the Farm Chore Person’s primary responsibility will be to perform the day to day tasks necessary for this operation to be successful. In addition to these daily responsibilities, the Farm Chore Person will routinely provide support for the equine, food residuals collection, and compost departments.

Major Areas of Responsibility 

• Perform routine tasks for the successful management of our poultry operation. This would include but is not limited to egg collection and cleaning, managing the floor bedding, cleaning out nesting boxes, feeding out compost forage and more.
• Coordinate with Herd Manager to support equines when appropriate. This may include cleaning out stalls, feeding hay and watering. 
• Support the Food Residuals Program Manager in the cleaning and maintenance of food residuals totes - potentially driving the route from time to time. 
• Engage in various components of Compost Operations such as; operating a front end loader or excavator, blending food residuals as they arrive, and more.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Grounds Maintenance: snow plowing, mowing, weeding.
• Equipment Maintenance: greasing, checking fluids, cleaning.
• Maintaining appropriate inventories of needed materials: hay, egg cartons, etcetera.

Qualifications: 

• Experience with poultry is highly desirable, but not required
• Loader, tractor and or other farm experience is highly desirable but not essential
• Comfortable working weekends and holidays
• Desire to learn about and engage in Vermont Compost Company’s composting process
• Ability to lift 50lbs and perform all other necessary physical tasks 
• Proven track record of working autonomously

Location and Schedule: The Farm Chore Person will work most weekends and some holidays, typically working 7:30-3:30. A schedule for the ideal candidate may be negotiated.

Dairy Herd Management Educator

UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture

• Posted May 27, 2021 at 6:30pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Burlington, VT
• Type Part Time

As part of the Dairy Business Innovation Center, the Dairy Herd Management Educator will deliver dairy management outreach education and manage complex technical assistance projects.  The educator will work directly with dairy farm business owners and managers in the areas of milk quality, dairy nutrition, animal husbandry, animal housing and facilities, and personnel management. This position will deliver individualized dairy herd management advising and prepare solutions–based management reports. The educator will initiate and oversee dairy management teams to identify, evaluate and recommend implementation plans related to solving operational problems for grass-based, small ruminant, organic, transitional and small-herd cow dairies.   

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, dairy science or related field, and one to three years' pasture-based experience required, as well as having basic knowledge of a wide range of dairy herd management practices, challenges, and benefits.  Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.