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General Manager

Skinny Pancake

• Posted August 27, 2021 at 1:04pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Burlington, VT
• Type Full Time

The Skinny Pancake is looking for an experienced restaurant professional to join our team as a full-time General Manager at our location in Quechee, Vermont.

This is a salaried position including benefits and a $1500 signing bonus.

Our General Managers are key members of our leadership team. They help create the special sauce that makes our locations great places to eat at and work at, contributing to our positive impact within the communities we operate in.

General Managers work closely with our administrative and management team to create, develop, and sustain a positive team and successful restaurant day in and day out. GMs on our team also help build the systems to improve the ongoing performance and success of all our restaurants.

Our ideal candidate for this position would be honest, hardworking, positive, passionate about local food and positive impact, and eager to develop both personally and professionally.

The right individual will have extensive restaurant experience, preferably in a management role. Must be upbeat, calm, and positive. Hot heads need not apply - maintaining a safe and healthy working environment is one of our top priotities.

We are happy to offer our employees many benefits such as free employee meals, health care match, 401k, optional dental, family & friend discounts, paid vacations, quality of life and wellness perks, and more.

The Skinny Pancake is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in all employment practices within our organization, throughout the hiring process and in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws, reinforced with internal company policy.

Positions available at Cabot Creamery Co-operative!

Cabot Creamery Co-operative

• Posted August 25, 2021 at 10:07am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Waitsfield, VT
• Type Full Time

Are you looking for a career with meaningful work, amazing benefits, and great perks? Cabot Creamery is a certified B Corp seeking hardworking employees at the Creamery and Packaging Facility in Cabot, VT.

Check out available positions at WWW.CABOTCHEESE.COOP/CAREERS or call Human Resources at 802-563-3892. Cabot offers endless opportunities, comprehensive benefits package for all Full Time Employees, competitive wages, and scheduling flexibility. Come join the Cabot Creamery Co-operative Team and help produce the World’s Best Cheddar! 

Bookkeeper

Vermont Releaf Collective

• Posted August 10, 2021 at 10:51am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Craftsbury, Vermont
• Type Part Time

Route Operator

Black Dirt Farm

• Posted August 3, 2021 at 10:00am
• Deadline October 31st, 2021
• Location Greensboro Bend, Vermont
• Type Part Time

Farm Description

Black Dirt Farm is a diversified family farm in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. We operate a year-round food scrap collection routet to collect organic discards from our community. We strive to put this "waste" to as much positive use as we can. Our family farm is firmly based in regenerative agricultural practices and the creation of sustainable food systems. Since 2014, we have diverted 13.6 million pounds of food scraps from the landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emmisions by the equivalent of not burning 603,598 gallons of gasoline and capturing enough nitrogen to fertilize over 1,000 acres of mixed vegetable croops.

Being 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 individually responsible for managing theri own tasks with professionalism and quality.

Black Dirt Farm is a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where all cew members, volunteers and customers - of all genders and gender identites, races, ethnicities, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, educations or disabilities - feel valued and respected. We believe the farm thrives most when we have a diversity of people and experience that inform what we do and how we do it. We're committed to a thriving work environment that yields exceptional products and collective growth.

Postion Overview

The Route Operator will run our compost collection route two days per week and contribute to the overall success of the farm by performing other tasks as needed and as time allows.

Job Tasks / Sphere of Responsibility

Food Scrap Collection Route (Estimated 18hrs/week)

1. Safely and efficiently operating the collection route two per week.

2. Operating a 2 ton-truck with dump trailer, hydraulic tote tipper, generator, hot water pressure washer and the fresh water pump.

3. Attending to as-needed equipment repairs that can be done easily on the route, such as changing a pull cord or replacing spark plugs.

4. Handling 48-gallon wheeled containers, visually inspecting containers for contaminants and removing them when necessary.

5. Recording and reporting data.

6. Friendly cutomer service as needed while on customer premises.

Qualifications

1. Five years of driving experience; ideally, at least one year of commercial/heavy truck driving experience.

2. Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, listening and stress management.

3. Willingness to follow protocols; appreciation for operational efficiency.

4. Demontrated ability to manage time and problem solve.

5. This job requires the operator to handle containers up to 350 pounds (typically 150-200 lbs. on wheels), lift 100 pounds safely, climb in and out of the truck bed routinely with comfort, execute semi-repetitive tasks over time, operate outdoors, in variable weather and temperatures, and bend, stoop and climb stairs.

6. Excitement about compost, farming and the food system.

7. All candidates must pass a DMV and criminal background check.

8. Willingness to engage in dismantling systemic supremacies and participate in a vibrant, inspired work culture.

Hours per week: 18 hours per week, additional hours available.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Starting Date: ASAP

Farm Pickup Driver

Farmers To You

• Posted August 2, 2021 at 11:34am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Middlesex, VT
• Type Part Time

Pick and Pack Crew (Food Hub)

Farmers To You

• Posted July 28, 2021 at 8:22pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Middlesex, VT
• Type Part Time

SUMMARY

Tuesdays and Wednesdays we pack and process our weekly orders. We are looking for hardworking, detail-oriented people to join our packing team.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Lift 50 lbs repetitively
• Strong attention to detail - knowledge of local food a plus!
• Manage a hand truck
• Handle repetitive tasks in a warehouse
• Work well with others
• Willingness to follow directions
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment

HOURS and LOCATION

• Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• Year round position - steady work throughout the year
• Located at the Farmers To You Hub in Middlesex, VT
• Approximately 12-15hrs per week 

Senior Accountant

Vermont Community Loan Fund

• Posted July 27, 2021 at 7:57am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Montpelier, VT
• Type Full Time

The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) is a nonprofit financial institution that provides loans and other resources to local businesses, community organizations & nonprofits, early care & learning providers and developers of affordable housing. We develop and promote innovative capital-based solutions to issues of poverty and opportunity.  With over $50 million in assets, VCLF is Vermont’s largest Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).  VCLF is a mission-driven lender, creating opportunities that lead to healthy communities and financial stability for all Vermonters. Learn more at www.investinvermont.org.

Diversity, justice, and inclusion are key values within VCLF. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, equitable working environment for our staff. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

VCLF is hiring a Senior Accountant to apply principles of accounting to record and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports for internal and external customers.  This includes responsibility for all general ledger accounting transactions, maintaining general and subsidiary ledgers, government reporting, and preparing the financial statements.  The Senior Accountant provides analytical support to the Director of Finance, and works closely with the Administrative Manager to assure accurate and timely data entry. 

This is a 40 hour per week, non-exempt position based in Montpelier, VT.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Recordkeeping

• Reviews daily transactions prepared and entered by Administrative Manager/bookkeeper
• Prepares and processes general journal and adjusting journal transactions
• Ensures strong internal controls are in place and effectively utilized
• Ensures the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers are accurate and reconciled
• Backs up bookkeeper when needed for all financial tasks – data entry, cash disbursements and receipts, and reporting.

Financial Reporting

• Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Prepares all financial statements and ensures accuracy and adherence to GAAP
• Completes financial schedules and reports for all internal and external customers
• Researches and resolves variances, discrepancies or out of balance conditions
• Alerts the Director of Finance to any problem financial issues

Financial Policies and Procedures

• Evaluates and improves financial systems and procedures
• Generates work instructions and department procedures

Audit Support

• Manages the preparation of  schedules for the year-end financials and A-133 audit
• Assists preparation of audit financial statements and footnotes
• Maintains internal controls

 Government Reporting

• Assists in preparation of various Federal reporting requirements

Other Responsibilities

• Special projects as assigned
• Assist in logging tickets with 3^rd party Information Technology (IT) provider and help troubleshoot various IT problems

Successful Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for this Position:

• Four or more years of general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance and/or business administration or commensurate experience
• Self-motivated team player with strong ability to interact with others
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports and summaries as needed.
• Ability to be organized, detail oriented, and ability to manage time and priorities independently.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently, and collaboratively.
• Motivated by and dedicated to social and economic opportunities for all.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the Position:

• Experience with Abila MIP Fund Accounting software or other fund accounting software and Nortridge Loan software or other loan processing software
• Experience in non-profit financial accounting or loan accounting is highly beneficial
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Access, email and the internet

Assistant Front End Manager

City Market, Onion River Cooperative

• Posted July 23, 2021 at 1:23pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Burlington, Vermont
• Type Full Time

Job Summary

Works closely with the Front End Manager to oversee Front End operations and ensure the highest standard of prompt, friendly, and efficient customer service to the City Market shopper.  Ensure that the retail and work areas of the store are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. Acts as Manager on Duty in the absence of Department Managers within the guidelines of the responsibilities of the Manager on Duty. Supports department objectives for sales to labor goals, accuracy and productivity.

General Accountability

The Assistant Front End Manageris 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

The Assistant Front End Manager works closely with the Front End Manager to oversee:

• Customer Service Coordinator (Downtown only)
• Front Team Leaders
• Head Cashiers
• Cashiers & Baggers

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.

• Assist Front End Manager in meeting or exceeding store net sales targets.
• Assist Front End Manager in adhering to department’s labor and target.
• Assist Front End Manager in adhering to department’s expense targets.
• Work with Front End Manager and HR to hire, train, develop, supervise and evaluate the performance of all direct reports. 
• Maintain and improve standards and ensure training for prompt, friendly, helpful customer service from Front End staff. 
• Model and demonstrate a willingness to provide outstanding customer service in all areas of the job with a continual customer orientation.
• Oversee operations of the Customer Service Desk.
• Ensure accuracy and security of all cash received through Front End.
• Assist Front End Manager in developing Front End policies, employee relations, and general department oversight. Follow established personnel policies and utilize appropriate recognition, training, development, and corrective action practices with Front End employees.
• Develop and maintain favorable relations with staff, members, customers, and vendors.
• Ensure that all Front End staff adheres to established safety procedures, including dealing with shoplifters, emergency mechanical protocol and evacuation plans.
• Enforce all City Market policies and procedures that ensure compliance with Vermont Department of Liquor Control guidelines to prevent alcohol sales to minors or intoxicated customers.
• Work with Facilities and IT departments to ensure proper functioning and maintenance of all technological and mechanical systems in the Front End.
• Provide regular feedback to Front End Manager regarding Front End operations. This may include staffing levels, supply needs and personnel issues.
• Ensure that staff adheres to established safety procedures, including emergency protocol and evacuation plans.
• As 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

• Ability to build collaborative relationships, develop trust and motivate staff is essential.
• Experience and success within retail management in a fast-paced, large sales environment.
• 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

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent two year degree or five years’ of related work experience.
• Minimum of 2 year’s retail, cash handling or related experience.
• Minimum of 2 year management experience including but not limited to: hiring, training, evaluating, coaching and developing staff.

Technical Skills:

• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Public speaking and presentation skills are essential.

Travel Requirements

• This position will occasionally be required to work at other City Market locations for coverage or to attend required meetings, trainings, etc.….

Work Environment & Physical Ability

• Noise level is moderate to loud as can be expected in a busy retail environment. May be exposed to various temperature changes and work environments, including frequently working with and in freezers and coolers. This position requires the performance of repetitive tasks as well as significant lifting, walking, standing, moving, carrying and stocking product. May be required to work in high, precarious places. Expected to lift up to 50lbs regularly.