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Vermont Farm Show Manager

Vermont Farm Show

• Posted August 20, 2019 at 9:33am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Essex Junction, Vermont
• Type Full Time

The Vermont Farm Show is Vermont’s premier agricultural event and has existed in one form or another since 1931.  It is a three-day event that occurs in late January.  The current show format was organized by the Agency of Agriculture in 1957 and the show has been held at the Champlain Valley Exposition since 2012.  Jackie Folsom has successfully managed the show since 2012.  She has announced that the 2020 show in January of 2020 will be her last.  Jackie has encouraged the Farm Show Board to recruit and hire her replacement to ensure that the new show manager will be able to work with Jackie as she prepares for the 2020 show.

Please contact Dave Martin at settlementfarm@comcast.net for more information.

Dean of Finance & Operations

Sterling College

• Posted August 19, 2019 at 2:45pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Craftsbury Common, VT
• Type Full Time

The Dean of Finance and Operations reports to the President and is responsible for direct oversight and leadership of key operational areas of the College. Direct reporting lines include finance and budgeting, technology, institutional research, buildings & grounds, campus sustainability, auxiliary services, human resources, and legal relations. As a very small institution, the Dean of Finance and Operations must be able to move seamlessly between leadership, management and hands-on engagement. 

Professional Qualifications

Desired qualifications include demonstrated experience in each of the areas of responsibility, including finance, facilities management and operations and human resources whether achieved in higher education or through work in non-profit or for-profit organizations; an ability to develop strong, effective working relationships with faculty, staff and students; a desire to engage deeply in the community life of students, faculty, and staff; and an appreciation for and interest in life and the outdoors in spectacular rural northeastern Vermont. 

Competitive candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or equivalent and five or more years of related work experience. Experience in a private higher education setting is strongly preferred. 

The successful candidate will have:

• A commitment to the ecological thinking and action mission of the College;

• Exceptional financial, operational and administrative management skills;

• A deep understanding of risk management techniques, policies and procedures and the importance of ensuring and sustaining a strong risk management culture at the College

• A “can do” attitude, strong work ethic and a desire to “roll up one’s sleeves” when necessary and to lead by example;

• Curiosity, and a willingness to stay current on the issues confronting higher education and the ability to brainstorm innovative alternatives;

• Strong leadership and human relations abilities including the capacity for effective communication with all the College’s stakeholders;

• Ability to organize, coordinate and direct multiple projects and a desire to roll up one’s sleeves;

• Advanced analytical and systems thinking skills;

• Thorough knowledge of financial, operational and administrative practices and procedures;

• Understanding of federal and state laws that govern higher education and reporting requirements; and

• Integrity and a commitment to service leadership by example.

Specific Duties include:

• Designing, implementing and monitoring annual budgets and multi-year forecasting models

• Designing, documenting  and implementing policies and procedures which result in timely and accurate financial reporting and budgeting information;

• Overseeing  all aspects of human resources including employee policies and procedures, benefits and handling of personnel matters;

• Chairing the Risk Management Committee and ensuring that all committee recommendations are acted upon in a timely manner.

• Ensuring that the information technology needs of the College are met and monitored and that system and software safeguards and user support services are in place;

• Conducting institutional research including the collection and analysis of peer-college data and information;

• Managing facilities use and their construction and development including master and sustainability planning, public safety, transportation and parking;

• Performing other related duties as requested by the President

Admission Counselor

Sterling College

• Posted August 19, 2019 at 2:42pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Craftsbury Common, VT
• Type Full Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION Admission Counselor Admission Counselors at Sterling College are responsible for authentic and effective relationship building and communication with prospective students, their families, school counselors, and other external constituents. This position is fully focused on student recruitment, and is an essential part of a small and supportive Admission department that works to build a new incoming class of diverse, informed, and engaged Sterling students every fall and spring semester. This position will work closely with the Dean of Admission to recruit new prospective students, guide applicants through to completion, and accompany each incoming student through their enrollment and arrival experiences. The Admission Counselor position will work creatively across the institution to foster meaningful connections between prospective students and the dynamic Sterling community. This position includes a significant amount of annual travel to recruitment events in key territories, as well as staffing of on-campus events such as Open Houses and Accepted Student Days.

Competitive candidates will have:

● Enthusiasm for the environmental stewardship mission of the College and for working with an undergraduate population.

● An ongoing and active commitment to serving an inclusive and multicultural educational community. ● An undergraduate or advanced degree, preferably in a field related to Sterling’s curriculum

● A valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel.

● Prior Enrollment Management experience (a plus, but not required)

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

● Represent Sterling College to prospective students and their families, guidance counselors, independent consultants, and other external constituents.

● Develop and maintain connections with students in assigned caseload; counsel prospective students and their families regarding fit for Sterling, the sequence of the application process, and financial aid options.

● Conduct campus tours and present to groups as needed.

● Participate in the planning, coordination and execution of recruitment strategies, including on- and off-campus events, publications, direct mail campaigns, and email marketing.

● Travel to represent Sterling College at national, regional, and local college fairs, special events and high schools, primarily, but not limited to the fall and spring.

● Stay current with academic offerings, the financial aid process, campus events and college policies.

● Review admission files and recommend action. 

● Be present at Sterling community events such as academic presentations, new student arrival days, weekly community meetings and annual celebrations.

Part-Time Temporary Farm Worker

University of Vermont Extension

• Posted August 16, 2019 at 12:27pm
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Bennington, Vermont
• Type Part Time

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is seeking a part-time (20-25 hours per week) temporary Farm Worker to provide backup support for the UVM CALS herd and farm managers at the UVM Miller Farm on Spear Street in Burlington, and possibly other farm locations affiliated with the college. The Farm Worker will oversee the day to day operations of the Miller Farm teaching facility including providing support to UVM CREAM students during milking, including assistance in moving animals from barn to parlor, oversight of milking practices and procedures, feeding, animal health checks, calf feeding, and clean up.  Ensure milking protocols are followed; minor milk machine and bulk tank maintenance. Mix and delivery of feed to CREAM students and horse barn; tractor work including manure management, feed, etc. Respond to immediate needs of faculty as it relates to animals and research needs on the farm; first contact/responder for night/weekend animal emergencies when on duty. Assist with oversight of dairy livestock at the Miller Farm, including animal health checks, reproductive status, breeding, vaccinations, adequate care and feeding of mature and juvenile animals, and maintain IACUC standards and all related reporting and recordkeeping requirements; contact veterinary support when needed. Serve as public contact with a high degree of interaction with students and faculty.

Three-five years’ experience working with large animals in a farm environment required. Must have a valid Vermont driver’s license or the ability to obtain. Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Previous experience in dairy farm work and farm management required. Working with college students a plus.

Applicants may apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and three references to Kate Finley Woodruff (cfinleyw@uvm.edu). Application review will being immediately.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

Production Manager

Center for an Agricultural Economy

• Posted August 16, 2019 at 9:31am
• Deadline Open until filled
• Location Hardwick, VT
• Type Full Time

OPEN IMMEDIATELY: Farm to Institution PRODUCTION MANAGER

We’re looking for the right mix of production and management skills to add to our Farm to Institution program, JustCut! If you know food safety, have a background in industrial kitchen-work, and have strong leadership qualities, we’d love to hear from you!

Position: Farm to Institution Production Manager Reports to: Executive Director. Contract: negotiable, at least 1 year contract required Hourly Compensation: $20.00/hr, dependent on experience and CAE’s benefits package.  

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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 the Vermont Food Venture Center, a food-processing facility, food business incubator, and regional food hub. The VFVC serves small food businesses, farmers and large scale vegetable and fruit producers, as well as our community members.

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Our Farm to Institution Minimal Processing Program converts fresh produce into washed, chopped, fresh and frozen local farm veggies for colleges, hospitals, schools and other institutions.  

Summary of Position: The Farm to Institution Production Manager role is a critical position for the aggregation, processing and distribution of minimally processed local and regional products for institutional use. Operating within a shared-use kitchen poses logistical and food safety challenges that require consistent attention to detail. The primary goals of the program are to provide farmers with new markets, and consistently provide institutions with high quality local products. An emphasis is placed on institutions that feed food insecure individuals (schools, hospitals and colleges). This position will work directly with:

• CAE’s Just Cut Kitchen Production Team 

• Farm to Institution Sales & Accounts Manager

• Facilities Manager 

• Executive Director 

The position is full-time (up to 40 hours/week) and is primarily expected to be in the VFVC facility during production days. The Farm to Institution Production Manager must be able to work long hours on their feet and consistently move 25-50 lbs at a time. This role holds responsibility for the satisfactory completion of the following production and logistical tasks with the Kitchen Team: 

Employee Responsibilities: 

• Lead the production planning process on site, working with the Accounts Manager and VFVC Facilities Manager to:  

• Balance schedule requirements with production capacity - assess and adjust labor as needed

• Create production sheet with produce usage estimates/yields, lot tracking documentation, packing sheets, and BOLs & purchase orders

• Oversee the preparation, packaging, and shipment of weekly JustCut product orders 

• Track and manage processed inventory

• Create and delegate production efficiencies in order to meet pricing benchmarks

• Manage quality control – shelf life testing, R&D, samples, storage and waste/donations – in conjunction with Accounts Manager and Facilities Manager 

• Address and communicate any irregularities during production directly to VFVC Facilities Manager and Accounts Manager

• Identify solutions if issues arise in which product quality was jeopardized or no longer safe for consumption

• Create and print labels, pack cases clearly and accurately for pick-up by distributor

• Train, monitor, and educate all crew members on proper food safety practices, working ergonomics, and production timing efficiencies

• Create and implement a Food Safety Plan in coordination with the VFVC Facilities Manager

• Track and manage raw produce and materials inventory

• Manage the raw product supplies with Accounts Manager, ensuring that deliveries and supplies are appropriate for the program needs and sales goals

• Coordinate with Facilities Manager to schedule and plan for shipping space and pallets

• Manage quality control – product specs, ensure proper quantities of ordered produce, storage and packaging requirements 

• Receive raw product and problem solve crop deliveries as needed  

• Coordinate incoming and outgoing produce with attention to receiving, record-keeping, and food safety protocols

• Work with Accounts Manager to adjust sales goals to optimize production capacity

• Provide regular and timely feedback on production status against orders & schedules

• Track COGs and production report; update records with input/output

• Work with Accounts Manager to develop sales goals and R&D products, which, in turn, increase relationships with Institutions that further the program goals 

Please send your resume, and a letter of interest to Jon Ramsay, CAE Executive Director. Position finalists will be expected to provide three references.  (jon@hardwickagriculture.org) www.hardwickagriculture.org

Prepared Foods Assistant Manager

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op

• Posted August 14, 2019 at 10:38am
• Deadline November 1st, 2019
• Location Middlebury, VT
• Type Full Time

Job summary: We are looking for a leader who embodies the values of the co-op to join our Kitchen team as an Assistant Manager. This is a full-time position, responsible for fostering growth in the Prepared Foods dept by supporting our staff and assuring our customers receive the highest level of service. In exchange for the excellent interpersonal communication skills and kitchen expertise that you will bring to this dynamic role, we will provide you with a great team, fabulous hours, and generous benefits package. 

Our ideal candidate has experience in the following basic functions:

1. Leadership: Supervising and motivating staff by actively and effectively responding to our production needs and fulfilling administrative duties in the absence of a manager 
2. Departmental Growth: Meeting regularly with department manager to strategize ways to reach our goals
3. Personnel: Supporting policies established to maintain a professional and fun work environment, assisting manager to ensure clear communication and coverage amongst staff
4. Customer Service: Actively model outstanding customer service in all areas for both customers and employees, seeking assistance and additional resources when necessary 
5. Department Operations: Performing duties consistent with needs for the shift, such as: preparing foods, managing recipes, and upholding high standards of cleanliness and sanitation

Company description: Tucked between the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain in a progressive college town, the MNFC is a democratic, member-owned cooperative committed to providing healthy, competitively priced foods; encouraging ecologically sound and healthful patterns of production and consumption; and responding to members’ needs accordingly. Since our beginnings more than 40 years ago, we have expanded to over 5,000 member-owners who are guided by shared values in sustainable business practices, growing the local foods movement, and supporting our community. 

Production Cook

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op

• Posted August 14, 2019 at 10:26am
• Deadline November 1st, 2019
• Location Middlebury, VT
• Type Part Time

Job description: We are seeking a talented individual to prepare healthy natural foods as a  Production Cook as part of our growing Prepared Foods team. This entry-level role offers full-time or part-time hours on a dependable team with generous benefits and the potential for growth within the department.

Our ideal candidate has experience in performing the following:

1. Preparing large volumes of food accurately following recipes and standards
2. Working efficiently to meet or exceed daily production guidelines
3. Handling deliveries and problem-solving in a fast paced environment with strong communication skills
4. Observing safety and food safety rules to meet quality and sanitation expectations, such as properly labelling and dating products, cleaning all equipment and food service areas, cleaning dishes and food prep areas.

Company description: Tucked between the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain in a progressive college town, the MNFC is a democratic, member-owned cooperative committed to providing healthy, competitively priced foods; encouraging ecologically sound and healthful patterns of production and consumption; and responding to members’ needs accordingly. Since our beginnings more than 40 years ago, we have expanded to over 5,000 member- owners who are guided by shared values in sustainable business practices, growing the local foods movement, and supporting our community

Produce Staff

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op

• Posted August 14, 2019 at 10:22am
• Deadline November 1st, 2019
• Location Middlebury, VT
• Type Part Time

Job summary: Our dynamic Produce department is seeking a talented individual who is passionate about sharing their love for local and organic produce with Co-op customers. This entry-level position offers part-time hours on a great team of staff who bring abundant physical energy to creating vibrant Produce displays, as well as attention and care to building relationships with farmers and other producers. Working at the Co-op offers opportunities for professional growth, face-to-face community engagement, and a generous benefits package. 

Our ideal candidate has experience:

1. Creating attractive abundant displays to highlight our amazing produce

2. Providing top notch customer service in a fast-paced retail environment

3. Multitasking while paying incredible attention to detail

4. Prioritizing to meet our goals to contribute to our vibrant local economy

Company description: Tucked between the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain in a progressive college town, the MNFC is a democratic, member-owned cooperative committed to providing healthy, competitively priced foods; encouraging ecologically sound and healthful patterns of production and consumption; and responding to members’ needs accordingly. Since our beginnings more than 40 years ago, we have expanded to over 5,000 member-owners who are guided by shared values in sustainable business practices, growing the local foods movement, and supporting our community.