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Seeking Farm to School AmeriCorps Member!

Maplehill School and Community Farm

• Posted August 9, 2019 at 9:35am
• Deadline September 1st, 2019
• Location Plainfield, Vermont
• Type Full Time

Serve Your Community Through AmeriCorps at Maplehill School and Community Farm as a Farm to School AmeriCorps Member!

The Vermont Youth Development Corps AmeriCorps (VYDC) program is recruiting AmeriCorps members for the 2019-2020 service year! AmeriCorps is a national service program that creates community service opportunities across the county, and VYDC places AmeriCorps members throughout Vermont to promote hope, justice, and well-being for all Vermont youth and families. The Maplehill School is one of the sites with which VYDC places AmeriCorps members and one of the sites for which VYDC is actively recruiting.

The Farm to School AmeriCorps Member supports: 
Farm to School and community outreach activities, including assisting youth in learning about & completing farm chores, shopping for and serving meals, co-coordinating community events, building partnerships with local organizations and leading weekly Harvest of the Month cooking demonstrations. 
The Maplehill School Healthy Food Program, which provides healthy, locally grown food to our students and staff year-round, including working with the Farm to Table Coordinator to plan and cook meals as well as working with the Farm Educator to tend to the farm and garden. 
Programming that the AmeriCorps member supports involves healthy nutrition, culinary life skills, humane animal care and food production basics - including planting, tending, harvesting, preserving crops. 
General programming at Maplehill School includes but is not limited to attending field trips, mentoring students, participating in electives, vocational training and PE activities.

A car is needed for monthly travel to AmeriCorps training and site specific travel between campuses. Maplehill School is located in Plainfield, VT. Minimum age requirement is 23, with a clean driving record and a commitment to a full time year of service beginning Sept 1.

Benefits Include: 
$14,100 living allowance for service term 
$6,095 education award that can be used for qualified student loans or continuing education 
Loan forbearance/deferment for qualified student loans 
Extensive professional development opportunities 
Mileage for service-related travel when in service 
Healthcare and childcare assistance (if full time position)

For more info, visit www.vermontyouthamericorps.org, email vydc.recruitment@wcysb.org, or contact the site supervisor Vivian Stein at vivian@maplehillschoolandfarm.org

Farm Mechanic and Route Operator

Black Dirt Farm

• Posted August 8, 2019 at 1:09pm
• Deadline August 8th, 2019
• Location Greensboro Bend, Vermont
• Type Part Time

The Farm Mechanic & Route Operator plays an important role in managing the farm’s equipment maintenance and repair, as well as operating the farm’s food scrap collection operation one day per week. This self-driven role will be responsible for maintaining the good working-order of all equipment on the farm and supporting the continued success of the food scrap collection route.

Job Tasks and Requirements

By and large the role will include the following tasks:

Route Operation – (30% of time)

• Weekly collection of food scraps from customers
• Operation of generator, hot water pressure washer, and 12-volt fresh water pump.
• Daily tracking and reporting of data.
• 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.
• Weekly & monthly meetings.

Equipment Repair and Maintenance – (70% of time)

• Oversee farm equipment repair and maintenance, including overall project/task management, preventative maintenance and associated schedule, repair, and equipment histories, as well as documenting procedures that will need to be replicated in the future.  This role will execute as much repair and maintenance work as possible. The applicant does not need to know how to repair everything. Of equal value is the ability to recognize when a repair should be handled by a third-party. The applicant will be responsible for coordinating third-party repairs and maintaining strong relationships with equipment shops we work with.
• Oversee the mechanical shop, its organization and its tools.

Misc equipment and operations

• Back up chores when necessary
• Special projects as necessary
• Record keeping – recording time, managing equipment repair and maintenance logs, and other related information tracking as requested.

Qualification: 

• Three years mechanical repair experience; preferably with small engines
• Five 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.
• This job requires the operator to:
•        Handle containers up to 350 pounds (on wheels).
•        Lift 100 pounds safely.
•        Climb in and out of truck bed routinely with comfort.
•        Shovel heavy material for extended periods of time.
•        Execute semi-repetitive tasks over time
•        Operate outdoors, in variable weather
•        Bend, stoop, and climb stairs
• Excitement about compost, farming and the food system.

Hours per week: 24-30 hours per week, with potential for growth.

Fulfillment and Operations Officer

Vermont Compost Company

• Posted August 8, 2019 at 9:02am
• 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, outdoor work. The standard work week is Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating with the Fulfillment and Operations Department and the Sales Department to ensure all potting soil and compost orders are completed accurately, while maintaining the highest soil product quality
• 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, snow plowing, etc. 
• Assisting customers, vendors, delivery drivers and other Vermont Compost departments as needed 

Vermont Compost is a very busy, dynamic workplace. The Fulfilment and Operation Officer position requires a positive attitude, flexibility and attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is patient, friendly and willing to work with others on team projects -- but can also work independently if need be.  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. 

General Manager

Rutland Area Food Co-Op

• Posted July 31, 2019 at 7:16pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Rutland, VT
• Type Full Time

The Rutland Area Food Co-op is seeking an energetic community-oriented leader to serve as our General Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement store policies and procedures with the goal of fostering an environment which will ensure success.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with owners and the greater community in order to promote the RAFC mission and broaden community participation.
• Establish and evaluate development goals and priorities, including the assessment of capital needs and performance objectives for department managers.
• Monitor budget progression which includes identifying deviations and taking corrective action to meet established goals.
• Efficiently and effectively organize and oversee the Co-op’s operations which includes monitoring the overall store condition to meet budgetary goals and customer service standards in order to ultimately ensure profitability.
• Meet business and organizational goals including current operational goals as well as future expansion goals.
• Facilitate the hiring, orienting, training, supervision, scheduling, timely and thoughtful evaluation, promotion, discipline and/or dismissal of all Co-op staff
• Oversee and collaborate on marketing efforts in order to increase public awareness of the Co-op’s products and services as well as contribute to community education.
• Ensure a safe and healthy workplace for all employees which includes consistent staff meetings, measurable objectives and performance standards, staff training and opportunities for development and an employee handbook.

The General Manager is accountable to and serves at the discretion of our Board of Directors. The Board and GM work together to establish and implement goals and policies. Reporting will include directing and monitoring all financial operations of RAFC including operating, capital and cash budgets as well as interpreting financial statements to the board at monthly meetings.

The job responsibilities and duties listed above are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the general manager may be required to perform.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Retail management experience including responsibility for setting sales goals, product merchandising, purchasing and pricing guidelines, marketing and bottom-line decisions
• Embrace values that align with a cooperative business
• Experience with operating and capital budgeting and management
• High level of communication skills, including written and verbal
• Ability to analyze and report on financial performance as well as proficiency in accounting, bookkeeping and financial statements
• Proven ability to build, develop and lead a team, including delegation skills
• Experience with strategic planning
• Ability to lift heavy objects and be on feet for 8 hours/day

Desired:

• 5+ years of experience in natural foods and/or Co-op retail management
• Knowledge of natural and organic foods
• Experience with fundraising and/or owner loan campaigns
• Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and QuickBooks
• Knowledge of the care and maintenance of retail/food store equipment including coolers, freezers, sanitizers, ice makers, scales, compressors and evaporators.
• Familiarity with writing business plans and sourcing financing for large projects
• An understanding of food systems, and economic & environmental sustainability

Full Time Meat Cutter

Littleton Food Co-op

• Posted July 31, 2019 at 3:44pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Littleton, New Hampshire
• Type Full Time

We are looking for an exceptional, experienced Meat Cutter!

Are you looking for an exceptional FULL-TIME job? Are you excited about local foods, giving great customer service and do you want to get involved with a vibrant and unique community?

This is no ordinary retail job.We provide a safe, supportive work environment; opportunities to build skills; support career development; and encourage involvement in decision making. We also have lots of fun!

Candidates should be:

• Dedicated, reliable, positive and enthusiastic 
• Customer service gurus that go the extra mile in providing outstanding service every day.
• Flexible, available evenings, weekends and holidays
• Excited about people, teamwork, quality products and creating a fun environment!

Employees receive:

• The opportunity to work for one of the best area employers.
• Medical benefits
• Competitive starting wage with regular wage increase opportunities
• Paid time off  and Paid Holidays
• 15-20% discount on employee purchases
• 401k program with company match up to 4%

Is this the opportunity that you’ve been searching for?  Let us know by completing an employment application at:www.Littletoncoop.org 

The Littleton Food Co-op in Littleton, NH provides equal opportunity for advancement to all applicants and employees in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, gender, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, gender orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.           Littleton Food Co-op is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Field Staff, Fall Crew

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC)

• Posted July 24, 2019 at 10:38am
• Deadline August 19th, 2019
• Location Richmond, VT
• Type Full Time

Looking for a job in the fall? The Food and Farm Program is looking to fill fall positions! 

Dates: September 2nd - November 1st

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8-4:30 pm, 9 weeks

Details: The position does not include housing.

Tasks include weeding, harvesting, washing, packing vegetables for our Health Care Share as well as animal chores and preparing the farm for winter.

Requirements:
•Must be 17 years or older
•Openness to learning, working hard outside, meeting new people, and receiving feedback.
•Willingness and commitment to following all immediate and general crew policies.
•Ability to work, learn, grow in a small tight-knit community.
•No prior experience or special skills are needed.

VYCC has a deep commitment to excellence. We believe we are strongest when our team includes members with a broad range of life experiences. We strive to achieve this at all levels of our organization, and actively encourage and recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse applicant pool. VYCC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Interested? Check out our website to apply: https://www.vycc.org/join/fall-young-adult-richmond-farm-crew/

Greenhouse/Hoophouse Construction Labor

Vine Ripe Greenhouse Construction

• Posted July 23, 2019 at 8:45am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Roxbury, VT
• Type Full Time

NOW HIRING!

Looking for a reliable, dependable, flexible, hardworking, skilled laborer for greenhouse/hoophouse construction in and around New England through November.

Must have reliable text, phone, email, transportation and driver's license. 

Must be located in the Central VT/Mad River Valley/Northfield/Roxbury/Randolph/Montpelier area, have some building/carpentry skills, a real willingness to work hard, and not be afraid of heights.

Must be willing to work long days, and be available for multi-day overnight jobs both in and out of state.

This position is physically demanding. Good pay for the right person. Must love dogs!

Go to www.vineripe.net/employment for more information

Thanks!

Meat Program Section Chief

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

• Posted July 22, 2019 at 9:25pm
• Deadline August 12th, 2019
• Location Montpelier, VT
• Type Full Time

Consider joining one of the hardest working and most fulfilling teams in state government! 

The Meat and Poultry Inspection Section is looking for a Chief to further its mission of protecting public health by ensuring that regulated and exempt Meat and Poultry establishments in Vermont produce a safe product, by ensuring truthful labeling of meat and poultry products, by providing technical assistance to producers, processors and retailers regarding the inspection process, and working in conjunction with the Meat Safety Compliance and Enforcement Specialist to ensure state-wide application. The incumbent for this position is considered the subject matter expert in Vermont for USDA FSIS policy regarding the state meat and poultry inspection program. Work involves administration of a regulatory program and coordination of program-wide implementation of state and federal laws and regulations to maintain a designation from the USDA Secretary of Agriculture of at least "equal-to" the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), as well as other duties typical of a state supervisor.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Food Safety Consumer Protection Division, and involves interaction with the inspection team, public, business owners, state and federal officials on a daily basis. Supervision is exercised over the Meat Program Supervisor, and two upper-level specialist positions.  Duties are largely performed in an office setting, with travel to conduct establishment reviews, site visits, and occasional out-of-state meetings. 

Specific duties of the Meat Program Section Chief position include:

• Manage the day-to-day planning, developing and directing of a comprehensive, multi-faceted state meat and poultry regulatory program and team
• Develops, reviews and promulgates meat inspection laws, rules and procedures
• Testifies before legislative committees as a subject matter expert to ensure statutory language remains consistent with Federal Acts and regulations.
• Annually prepares the state self-assessment (audit) submission to the USDA FSIS as required to maintain the program's "equal-to" status. 
• Reviews prospective new establishments to determine if they meet the requirements for licensing and inspection, and provides technical assistance as necessary to inquiries received from the public and industry
• Develops and provides oversight of the Meat section budgets in conjunction with the Business Office

The full job specifications are available on the DHR Job Specifications website.