Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on over 50 acres of conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our annual vegetable and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community.

Our farm is a community hub with a farmstand, retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, a cut flower garden, education programs, and unique CSA options. It’s a place where folks can learn about and deepen their appreciation for organic regenerative agriculture.

We are looking for a responsible, self-motivated, and detail oriented Administrative Coordinator to provide direct support to our Executive Director, carry out general administrative activities, and to assist in daily office needs. This is an exciting opportunity for a hard-working team player looking to make an impact in a community-minded organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Administrative Coordinator (AC) is responsible for executive support and office coordination. The AC works directly with the Executive Director in executing administrative responsibilities and is expected to handle confidential financial or business-related information with professionalism and integrity.

Duties Include:

• • Assist the Executive Director in communication with program partners, insurance providers, donors, and other key stakeholders.
• • Assist the Executive Director in maintaining hiring systems and employee benefit offerings
• • Interact and communicate with the public through answering phones and directing calls as needed, as well as monitoring and responding to emails sent to the general farm account.
• • Data entry, organization and management of spreadsheets used for tracking memberships, registrations, etc.
• • Support the administration of our CSA program, working closely with the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, Bookkeeper, and Retail Manager.
• • Maintain and refine office organization system
• • Order office supplies; research new deals and suppliers
• • Assist with large and small events in collaboration with department managers as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills and Experience

• • Proven experience in an administrative-type role
• • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, in particular) and Google Suite/Workspace
• • Excellent time management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize work
• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• • Strong organizational skills
• • Customer service
• • Personable and able to work with others

Desired Skills and Experience

• • Passion for local, organic food & farming
• • Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• • Working knowledge of office equipment, such as printers and fax machines
• • Positive attitude
• • Easy going, flexible in thinking

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time, year round position. The Administrative Coordinator is an hourly position, $20-21 per hour, with benefits including paid time off, healthcare coverage, retirement contributions, fresh produce, and a discount in our farmstand, greenhouses, and Hello Café.

TO APPLY

Fill out an employment application on our website. Please notify us of any planned vacations in your application.

Young experienced farm couple seeking farmland to lease around the Springfield, VT area for 2024 or 2025. Open to a variety of tenure options. Do not need housing.

Summer through December
20 to 40 hrs/wk

Farmstand and Café Crew members work primarily in the farmstand and will be trained to work in the Hello Café as needed. In this customer-facing service role, you must be able to work efficiently and skillfully under pressure. The ideal candidate for this position will have a service-minded attitude, a friendly demeanor, and a strong interest in food, cooking, and local, organic agriculture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General duties include:

• Greeting customers and helping them locate items
• Answering questions about the products we sell, our growing practices, CSA, education programs, and farm policies. Directing customers to other departments or administrative staff to get their questions answered in a timely manner.
• Ringing up customers and processing payments
• Following food safety protocols
• Maintaining a clean and presentable workspace

Farmstand duties include:

• Setting up, breaking down, and restocking produce displays
• Receiving and stocking merchandise
• Assisting customers with CSA signups. Setting up and adding value to CSA Cards, with the help of the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
• Answering the phones as needed and distributing messages

Hello Café duties include:

• Preparing hot and cold coffee and espresso drinks, teas and lemonades
• Serving baked goods
• Communicating with the Farm Kitchen to keep baked goods stocked
• Stocking and keeping track of inventory

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior customer service, barista, or retail experience is a plus but not required. Applicants should be excellent communicators, possess strong attention to detail, and be able to operate a cash register, do simple math, and make change. All applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and be comfortable spending a full shift on their feet.

Applicants must be able to work weekends. This position is 5 days per week, one or two weekend shifts per week, and up to 40 hours/week.

COMPENSATION

This is a seasonal position, 20-40 hours per week from mid-April through October, with the option to work part-time hours in November and December. The Full-Season Farmstand and Café Crew is an hourly position with benefits including sick time accrual, fresh produce, and a discount to our farmstand. Salary is $15-17/hr depending on work experience.

TO APPLY

Fill out an employment application on our website, or email a resume and cover letter to Sam Ranger, Farm Retail Manager, at [email protected]. Please notify us of all planned vacations in your application.