Please note this is a 2 year time bound position.
The Vermont Foodbank seeks a self-motivated, energetic Community Food Access Organizer – Northeast Kingdom. This full time non-exempt position reports to the Director of Community Engagement. The primary components of this position include effectively reaching out to and building relationships with Foodbank network partners, low- and moderate-income community members, partner organizations, affordable housing sites, town councils, the agricultural community and community leaders to better understand and co-create regional solutions around food insecurity. This outreach will provide direction for the Vermont Foodbank’s work related to community-driven food access, community engagement, and best practices in supporting partners within & around NEK. Attached is the job description with additional details regarding this particular position. The hope is that the individual would reside in or near the Northeast Kingdom area.
The selected candidate will join an energetic, empowered, collaborative team that derives joy from the work and is wholly dedicated to VF’s mission. This position may offer some nights and weekends, with the ability to be able to travel if needed. The Vermont Foodbank’s work culture is progressive, forward thinking, and equity minded. Staff have the opportunity to fully develop their potential in a variety of ways: as organizational leaders, in shaping programs and advocacy efforts, and in working towards a future where everyone in Vermont has enough food every day.
To apply for this position, please visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1092531/Community-Food-Access-Organizer-Northeast-Kingdom and submit an employment application with a resume and cover letter attached. This position is an hourly position with the pay anticipated to be at $25.00 an hour (Between $50,000 and $53,000 a year)
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and seek to bring our values of diversity and inclusion to our hiring process. Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and seek to bring our values of diversity and inclusion to our hiring process. Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity.