Hello all! My name is Maddie Smith and I'm looking for full time or part time work in the greater Burlington area. Since graduating from UVM, I've enjoyed working outdoor jobs mainly focused on forestry conservation, but I'm looking to broaden my work experience and learn something new! I love collaborating with other individuals who are passionate about agriculture, conservation and anything in between. I'd be happy to share my resume upon request, feel free to reach out. Thank you!

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Champlain Valley Hops is the largest hop farm in New England. Located about 30 minutes south of Burlington, we grow and process premium hops for the region's growing number of craft breweries as well as home brewers. 99% of hops in the United States are grown in the Pacific Northwest. CVH is passionate about local agriculture and are proud to give brewers out East greater access to local ingredients that represent the region.

Our farm is located in the town of Starksboro on a sandy plateau in Vermont’s Champlain Valley. We are about 10 miles from Lake Champlain and 20 miles south of Burlington. The beautiful 240 acre property was a dairy farm before we purchased the land and planted our first hops in the spring of 2018. We currently grow 10 varieties of hops on 37 trellised acres. As a relatively young farm, we are constantly working to improve our growing practices with quality, yields, and sustainability in mind. We encourage all crew members to participate in the company's development and to make suggestions when they see an opportunity for improvement. You can learn more about Champlain Valley hops through our website(ChamplainValleyHops.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/champlain.valley.hops/).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Champlain Valley Hops is seeking hard working individuals to join our farm crew for hop harvest. Hop harvest (mid August - late September) is kind of like launching a rocket; there is a lot of careful planning, it goes by really fast, and you only have one chance to get it right. Each of the ten hop varieties we grow has a unique harvest window. When we determine that a variety is ready for harvest, bines are cut down in the field and brought to our own site processing facility where hop cones are picked, sorted, dried, baled, and moved into cold storage.

Our harvest crew will assist in loading our Wolf picking and sorting machines and doing quality control on sorted hop cones. Some crew members will load and unload drying bays and will be responsible for baling dried cones. All of this work will take place in our on farm processing facility in Starksboro, VT.

Hours can vary depending on the weather and cone readiness. Harvest days start at 7am and average 10-11 hours, M-F for our ~40 day harvest period. Candidates should expect 50+ hours of work a week during harvest and should have some flexibility to work longer days as needed.

Like most agricultural jobs, hop harvest requires long work days and physical, repetitive work. While farming experience is always helpful, it is not required for this position. We will consider any applicant that is hard working, has a positive attitude, and believes they have the physical ability and endurance to do the work.

We recognize that hops have very little (recent) history in New England, and that applicants may not have direct experience with them. We’re more focused on finding crew members who are willing to work hard, learn new skills, implement detail-oriented tasks, keep a productive pace, and work as a team. Our goal is to create a safe, fun, and inclusive work environment for our staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS / DESIRED SKILLS

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks
• Ability to be on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to be ready to start work on time
• Desire to get your hands dirty
• Detail oriented
• Dedicated, positive attitude
• Works well as part of a team
• Adequate clothing and footwear
• Safety mindset: understanding and adherence to safe work practices

COMPENSATION: $18/hour plus end of harvest bonus (typically an extra $1-2/hr depending on performance).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send a resume, your availability, and an explanation as to why you are interested in this position to [email protected].

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Business Manager  

New Learning Journey, Nonprofit organization

Position Overview

For more than two decades, Knoll Farm in Waitsfield, VT has been a national refuge for organizers working in social justice and a working family farm, both of which have transformed the field of place-making.

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented business manager, a key leadership role responsible for managing the fiscal health of our $1.2 million dollar nonprofit organization dedicated to social justice. This position ensures that the organization’s financial, administrative, and operational practices align with its mission to connect people to the land and to each other. Reporting directly to Peter Forbes, executive director, the business manager oversees budgeting, financial reporting, HR processes, compliance, and supports organizational development. The business manager will play an essential partner role to the owners of Knoll Farm as it approaches and completes an organizational transition in 2028.

Salary: $65,000 annually (full-time equivalent), including 25 days of paid time off.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Oversee all bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and grant allocations.
• Develop and monitor annual and project budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with grant requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Manage payroll and benefits administration; maintain accurate payroll records.
• Ensure proper documentation of all expenditures and maintain well-organized financial files.
• Support annual audits and ensure compliance with all regulatory and funder requirements.

Strategic and Operational Leadership

• Assist the Executive Director in developing and implementing strategic business plans and budgets to meet organizational goals.
• Analyze operational data and financial metrics to inform decision-making and improve efficiency.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance overall effectiveness.

Human Resources and Organizational Culture

• Support HR functions including hiring, onboarding, maintaining personnel files, and administering benefits.
• Track and report on staff paid time off (PTO) and ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Foster an organizational culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and supports staff growth.
• Assist with staff appreciation and recognition efforts.

Fund Development and Donor Stewardship

• Assist with grant tracking, reporting, and compliance.
• Support fundraising by maintaining donor records, processing donations, and generating acknowledgments.
• Collaborate with program and development staff to ensure accurate financial tracking of restricted funds.
   

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure adherence to all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards for nonprofit organizations.
• Maintain up-to-date organizational policies and procedures.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in nonprofit financial management, bookkeeping, or business operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks), payroll systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with grant management and compliance.
• Familiarity with donor management databases.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.

Work Environment

• Full-time, exempt position.
• Hybrid or in-person work environment, as determined by organizational needs.
• Reports to the Executive Director.
   

Inclusivity Statement
Much of our work seeks to reshape the legacy of place-making. As part of that, we are committed to recruiting, mentoring, and supporting employees who bring different backgrounds, stories, and experiences to this field. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, military backgrounds, protected veteran statuses, or other statuses protected by law.

Application Instructions
Please submit a resume, cover letter describing your commitment to social justice, and three professional references to [email protected]. The application deadline is July 18. Preferred start date is August 15.