**Food Connects is hiring for three positions in their Food Hub.** 

Food Connects is a rapidly growing food systems nonprofit based in Brattleboro, VT. The Food Hub at Food Connects is hiring two brand new and one managerial position. See more info and apply by clicking on the jobs linked below or check out our employment page HERE. Questions? Feel free to email HR: [email protected].

OPEN POSITIONS

• Food Hub Operations Manager
• Food Hub Warehouse Administrative Coordinator
• Food Hub Institutional Sales Coordinator 

About Food Connects: 

Food Connects is a dynamic non-profit organization with strong roots in the community and a commitment to challenging the status quo while transforming the food system. We think organizational culture is just as important as the job you’ll be doing, so we are dedicated to living out our organization’s core values: 

• We challenge the status quo by taking risks, acting boldly, and learning from our mistakes to transform the food system.
• We commit to pursuing justice, fostering inclusivity, and practicing equity.
• We believe in the possibility of BOTH equitable access to nutritious food AND producer viability.
• We cultivate a culture of learning, care, creativity, transparency, honesty, and humility within our team and with our partners.

We know that collaboration and strong relationships are vital to building a vibrant and healthy community and that we can only fulfill our vision when we invite everyone to the table. We prioritize equity and inclusivity at every step, from our values to our culture and transparent pay structure. We focus on employee wellness with a significant PTO package, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan contribution, life insurance, short-term disability insurance and a 15% staff food discount. Hybrid remote work is also available for the sales position linked above. Our goal is to provide you with the tools to do your job and the trust to get your work done in a way that works for you.

Food Connects has three flagship programs including the Food Hub where these positions will work. Please read on to get to know more about Food Connects, and we hope to see your applications!  

The Food Hub delivers source-identified local and regional food from over 125 farms and value-added producers to over 280 wholesale customers in Vermont, Western New Hampshire, and Western Massachusetts. Currently, we have trucks on the road for pickups and deliveries 5 days per week. We have an online e-commerce platform for customer ordering and are implementing a new ERP system for administrative control of the sales flow. The Food Hub is experiencing rapid growth and will expand operations, infrastructure, and delivery schedule over the coming year.

The Farm to School (FTS) program supports school implementation of food, farm, and nutrition education, strengthening their school nutrition programs. Vermont Harvest of the Month is a program run by Food Connects and two other non-profit organizations in Vermont to promote seasonal eating, encourage nutritious diets, and support the local economy. We provide ready-to-go materials for the classroom, cafeteria, and community that promote the use of local, seasonal Vermont foods. 

I have two unregistered Mangalitsa gilts for sale. They are pasture raised with a dietary supplement of sunflower seeds (their favorite treat). Our original plan was to breed them but we quickly realized our infrastructure is not  really set up for doing that. They have become more like pets and they have wonderfully sweet dispositions. I would prefer to keep them together. I am happy to send pics. Make me an offer.

Root 5 Farm has openings for part-time or full-time work and will consider all levels of skill and experience. We're primarily looking for help to harvest, wash, and pack vegetables for weekly CSA boxes.

We can offer long-term opportunities (year-round with benefits) for those looking to pursue a career in organic farming. We also have seasonal positions open for new farmers looking to gain experience.

Full job descriptions listed on our website:

https://www.root5farm.com/employment-opportunities.html

Contact [email protected] with any questions. 

Thanks!

Turn-key community/market farm operation in a great retail location ready for the right farmer to hit the ground running. Well-established PYO strawberry operation, Year-round Farm store and CSA, and local wholesale accounts.  Long-term lease on 33 acres includes ownership of all buildings on property.

Seven-bedroom 1830s farmhouse comprehensively updated in 2019.  4 barns, including one with town water, electricity, and insulated year-round wash/pack facility. Multiple greenhouses for year-round production. Woven-wire/high-tensile fencing can power electric fence on the entire farm.  Irrigation well and buried waterline brings reliable 75 GPM water to entire farm. Two Solar arrays; multiple walk-in coolers allow extensive storage of root crops. Extensive equipment for organic vegetable, pasture-raised laying hen, and grassfed beef production systems.

Asking price $1,338,280 includes all buildings and improvements, machinery and equipment, and supplies and farm store inventory

Ledgewood Greenhouse High Tunnel For Sale.  $3500  

Deconstructed and ready for easy access roadside pickup in Roxbury VT.

It is a 30x96' high tunnel that we put up 9 arches of- so there is a remaining 60'.  

Call or text Jillian Abraham at 802-999-2573

Retreat Farm seeks one part-time person with the experience, personality, and skills necessary to help care for Retreat Farm’s animal population. This position requires previous experience working with large animals, and preference will be given to candidates with experience managing medical needs for both equines and ruminants; a number of our farm animals are aged and require close attention. The ideal candidate will have experience recognizing signs of various medical problems, and should be comfortable giving medications under the direction of the Manager of Animal Care.

Retreat Farm serves as a vital community resource, stewarding 500+ acres of forest and farmlands, 10+ miles of trails, and a farmstead with eight historic buildings. As a nonprofit, Retreat Farm facilitates a variety of programs to connect people to the land and to one another, and it serves over 80,000 visitors annually.

The Animal Care Assistant reports to the Manager of Animal Care, and is a member of Retreat Farm’s farm, lands, and facilities team, working in partnership with all Retreat Farm staff and occasional volunteers.

Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include care, feeding, and ensuring the health of our resident animal population including an ox (Carlos), a donkey, and goats. Day-to-day responsibilities include feeding, watering, cleaning up after, and helping to monitor the health of the Farm’s current animal population.
 

Requirements:
The ideal candidate:
● has broad farm-based experience including the care and feeding of large farm animals.
● can operate a tractor and skid steer.
● can lift 50 lbs., and lift repeatedly (e.g., when moving loads of hay).
● has strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a farm and lands management team.
● can recognize the signs of various medical problems in large animals, including colic, choke, and bloat.

Instructions for Applying: Please apply through Indeed.com, and share a resume and a statement letting us know why you are a good fit for this position. In addition to work experience, please include any non-paid large animal experience. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled.

https://www.indeed.com/job/part-time-animal-care-assistant-03b1c9f63baf…

Compensation:
● Pay range: $20-22.00 per hour based on skills and experience, 8-10 hours per week
 

Schedule:
● Flexible shifts determined in coordination with all farm staff
● Some weekend shifts will be required
 

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Retreat Farm believes employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving its goals. The organization seeks to recruit, develop, and retain staff who reflect the diverse communities it serves. All candidates who meet the qualification requirements are encouraged to apply. Retreat Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.