The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), based in Hardwick, VT, seeks a Grants Manager to help the organization achieve its annual fundraising goals. This position is responsible for pursuing and managing restricted funds that support CAE’s enterprises and programs; in 2024 this makes up about $1.4 million out of our $3.8 million annual budget. This role calls for a high level of organization and project management, excellent writing and communication skills, and meticulous record keeping. 

The Grants Manager works closely with the Executive Director and the Finance Manager to develop strategies for restricted funds/programming, and is responsible for following this plan with support of the Development team and program staff. Restricted funds are primarily generated through public and private grants that include formal application and reporting processes. The Grants Manager maintains a multi-year grant calendar for long-term forecasting, as well as shorter term work plans to ensure no deadlines are missed and identify where support is needed during busy periods. As grants are received, the Grants Manager keeps track of required reporting and supports the Finance Manager and program staff in the completion of necessary reports. CAE strives to incorporate ethical fundraising principles into our work by building relationships with funders, encouraging support to our partners, and sharing our work through stories that are mutually beneficial. 

The Grants Manager is part of the Development and Communications team, which is supported by a Board Development & Communications Committee. If you enjoy a well-built spreadsheet, well-organized file drives, and a good potluck - this could be a great team to work with! 

JOB DETAILS 
Position: Grants Manager 
Reports to: Executive Director 
Schedule: Monday through Friday (8-4 or 9-5), 
Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 
Benefits: Health Insurance and Health Savings Account, SIMPLE IRA, Employee assistance program, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance, quarterly phone stipend, paid time off, professional development compensation

For full details and how to apply, please visit our website www.hardwickagriculture.org/jobs

Temple-Wilton Community Farm

A biodynamic farm operating as a CSA since 1986

We Have an Opening for an Experienced Biodynamic Vegetable Grower.

We are seeking an experienced biodynamic lead vegetable grower who wishes to farm in and for community. We actively work with the ideas behind community supported agriculture (CSA) and practice biodynamic agriculture.

About the Opportunity

As a steward of the land you will not only be growing crops, but you will also be a part of the thriving community of 100 member households in a long running CSA located in Southern New Hampshire.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive salary, housing, and food from the farm, including vegetables, milk, yogurt, cheese, bread, and meat.
• Arrangements can be made for your children to attend High Mowing Waldorf School: https://www.highmowing.org/
• Your partner can explore local work options close to the farm.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about Biodynamic farming and the health and well-being of the land, people and animals. 
• Experienced in growing high quality biodynamic vegetables.
• Experienced in CSA: Understand the profound impact of community supported agriculture and all related responsibilities.
• Community oriented: Must have a desire to engage with our farm members, apprentices, co-workers, and the larger community.
• Has the ability to work and collaborate with our other farmers (dairy and creamery) to cover the needs of the farm and its members.
• Personality traits: strong work ethic, open-mindedness and dedication to our long-term vision, along with a willingness to work according to the needs of the job, rather than by the clock.

Location

Wilton is a small rural town on the edge of the Monadnock Region in Southern NH and the farm is located on a hill next door to High Mowing Waldorf School.

Why Choose Us?

• Scope for innovation.
• We don't only cultivate food; we cultivate the future of our community.

Contact

Tatum Hammer [email protected] 813-600-9670.

Overview:

Karme Choling’s organic garden grows on one acre of rich, enthusiastic soil that hugs a gentle bend on the Stevens River. It feeds a community of Buddhist practitioners whose collective practice it is to create a kind society.

The garden has been managed organically for 35 years, with a particular focus on biodiversity and enriching the soil. It produces a wide variety of vegetables, flowers, herbs, shiitake mushrooms, and berries. Most of the produce is used at the center, but some is sold through a CSA, a local meal site and food coop.

The meditation center was founded in 1970 by Tibetan Buddhist master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, sits on 420 acres of of forest and meadowlands that are rich with wildlife. Throughout the year Karme Choling hosts dharma programs in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition and encourages daily meditation for its staff.

Job description Garden Assistant

28 hours/ week in the garden plus 4 hrs house rota,
flexibility to work sometimes on weekends
work includes: seeding, transplanting, 
irrigation, weeding, mowing pathways
harvest produce, transportation
turning compost and distribution of compost

Assistant qualities:

Eager to learn and deepen one's understanding of regenerative-organic gardening methods. 
Ability to work well independently as well as in a team
Fine with repetitive and heavy work
Interested in spirituality and meditation

Salary/Compensation

Room and board
Program/retreat time
Monthly stipend dependent on experience and skillset

Position starts in April 2024

Hi there!

My name is Lily, I'm out of Bethel, VT and come with loads of experience working on different operations of different scale and specialty. I'm looking for a couple months of deep winter work from January-February. Tasks could include, wash and pack, firewood, milking chores, cleaning and organizing, heavy equipment maintenance or small repair, animal chores, sugaring prep, etc. 

I'm a very fast learner and very hard worker and am happy to share any more info that one may need.

Thank you!

This position works with a wide array of equipment to keep the farm running efficiently, growing productively, and looking good! This position reports to the HELO (Hay, Equipment, Livestock &  Orchard) Manager, who will regularly task this position with tractor operation and skilled tasks in support of hay, veggie, and orchard production, and will delegate irrigation, fencing, and grounds keeping tasks to this position as well. To fill hours in shoulder seasons, this position will also collaborate with the Dept. Public Works manager on construction projects and the HELO manager on equipment maintenance. 

This is a full time seasonal position.

Read the full job description and apply at https://www.sweetlandfarmvt.com/employment/

Position Summary;  “HELO”-Manager

Our Hay, Equipment, Livestock, and Orchard (AKA “HELO”) manager plays a critical role in our core year-round farm team. The position is fully responsible for all aspects of the hay, orchard, and livestock operations on the farm, and closely supports vegetable production through equipment services like  tillage and cultivation. The position reports to  the Head Farmer, collaborates closely with the Vegetable Production Manager, and trains/manages 1-2  equipment operating crew members. The job includes a combination of independent work (operating and maintaining equipment), production planning (orchard, hay, and livestock), and personnel management (regularly managing 1-2 other operators and occasionally a crew of laborers). The position is supported by high quality equipment, detailed task documentation, records of equipment maintenance, and a well-supplied shop.  

This is a year-round salaried position.

Read the full job description and apply at https://www.sweetlandfarmvt.com/employment/

Program Overview: The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps’ Food & Farm Program is a dynamic youth development, diversified agriculture and food security initiative. At VYCC, we believe in the power that food has to connect us to the land, our community, and each other. We engage young people in organic farming and food education on our historic 400-acre campus in Richmond, Vermont. Annually, the program produces 12 acres of organically certified vegetables and meat and eggs from hundreds of pasture-raised chickens which are all distributed to over 400 families through our nationally recognized Health Care Share project. The Heath Care Share is a public health initiative that connects Vermont families who experience barriers to accessing locally grown produce or have a diet-related illness with a weekly vegetable share they pick up at partnering medical centers. Each year the program provides employment opportunities to youth and young adults from Vermont and around the country who assist in the daily operations of the farm. Additionally, the program has a robust food education component that connects the work we do in the field and the food on our plates, by preparing lunch from the farm every workday in the summer and sharing celebratory meals sourced from our farm with the larger community. 

Position Description: The Director of the Food & Farm Program leads an experienced and passionate team in managing an organic farm where young people engage in agriculture, food security, food preparation, and community building. This compassionate leader will create the conditions for staff members to design responsive and impactful programs where young people and communities care for each other and the land that feeds us. The Food & Farm Program and its team is in a strong place, with a robust network of alumni and partners supporting its success. The new Director will bring experience, networks, and an innovative spirit to the VYCC team to build on the success and impact of the current program and continue its innovation and development. This position requires a passion for working with young people, education and food justice, a strong practical knowledge of farm and food systems, a deep commitment to community food security, and a collaborative and creative mindset.

How to Apply
Please complete our VYCC General Application (http://bit.ly/VYCCapp), to which
you’ll upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional
references. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Leah Mital at
[email protected]. No calls, please. Position is open until filled. 

For more details, click here.