Company description

Community Harvest of Central Vermont (CHCV), utilizes the generosity of local farmers and to address food security needs and reduce waste in our community. Each year we partner with 50 to 100 generous farms, home growers, and other food producers to reduce the amount of surplus food going to waste and address increasing food insecurity in our community. With the help of 200 to 400 community volunteers of all ages, we glean crops from farm fields, pick up from farm pack houses, and recover food from farmers’ markets. Even with our year-round, weekly pick-ups, what we collect is still just a fraction of the estimated two million pounds of unsold produce grown in Central Vermont each season.

The nutritious food we glean is donated to 30 plus food shelves, afterschool and early childhood education programs, senior and free community meal sites, and Farm to School programs, all feeding people with limited access to nutritious, fresh food. CHCV manages the gathering, storage, and delivery structures needed so that surplus food grown here increases community resiliency and benefits food-insecure children, families, and seniors in need of essential nutrition who live in our community.

Job description

Overview

CHCV, Central Vermont's gleaning organization for the past decade, is hiring to fill our Program Operation and Data Manager position. CHCV brings the community together through gleaning to recover surplus food produced on area farms to feed those with limited access to healthy, fresh local food, and in the process, helps the community to gain a greater awareness and appreciation of the local food system, healthy eating, and waste reduction. This position will work closely with CHCV’s Executive Director, other staff, and volunteers to recover and distribute food to our recipient site partners, maintain our facilities, and manage data processes, analyses, and reporting.

The successful candidate will be extremely organized and tidy with an attention to detail, be outgoing and personable, a good problem solver, resourceful, comfortable taking direction, able to think on their feet and to contribute in a fast-paced workplace. Some building maintenance/upkeep experience would be helpful.

This is a 30 to 40 hour a week position with a somewhat flexible schedule and occasional weekends and evenings needed. A majority of the work is in-person, however a small part could be done

Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:

· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to follow and internalize specific instructions and processes in a fast-paced environment.

· Possess an understanding and appreciation of the local food system, healthy eating, and waste reduction.

· Proven ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences in various settings both verbal and written.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite software, including Excel, and experience with pivot tables. Demonstrated skill in creating documents, spreadsheets, and organizing records and data.

· Demonstrated knowledge of local produce and requirements for food handling and storage.

· Ability to drive a pickup truck and a mid-size cargo van.

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· At least 1 year supervising or coordinating the activities of others.

· Valid US driver’s license required, clean driving record required to fulfill job duties, and location is only accessible via car so a reliable car is required.

Location and Physical Requirements

· Most of the work will take place at our facilities in Berlin, VT, and around Central Vermont, with the opportunity for a small amount of remote work.

· This position is physically demanding and requires manual labor. Must be able to repeatedly lift 50+ pounds as well as frequent bending, twisting, and squatting. In addition, the ability to work on uneven surfaces and a variety of terrain is essential.

· The role involves regular outdoor work in unprotected environments and extended exposure to a range of weather conditions.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CHCV, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation ranging from. $20 to $24 per hour to start, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include generous paid combined time off, and 12 floating holidays per year.

Learn more about our work to help everyone eat local! See CommunityHarvestVT.org for program information.

CHCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer in alignment with federal and state law. We are committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that honors the unique contributions and perspectives each individual brings to our shared work.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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