Join Our Team: Northeast SARE Seeking Applications for Open Positions
The University of Vermont (UVM) is seeking applications for the following two open positions at the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. UVM currently hosts Northeast SARE, a $9.4 million sustainable agriculture competitive grants and education program, funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, that serves farmers, researchers, educators, nonprofit staff, graduate students and others throughout the 12 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states (Maine to West Virginia and D.C.). Learn more about Northeast SARE at www.northeastsare.org.
Northeast SARE is committed to engaging agricultural communities of color and others that have been historically underrepresented in our regional farm and food systems. Each of our team members are essential in the implementation of our strategic plan to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization. Northeast SARE’s host institution since 1988, the University of Vermont, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged. Northeast SARE is especially interested in candidates of color and candidates with experience working in agricultural communities of color and other historically underrepresented communities.
Grant Program Assistant
The Grant Program Assistant will support the operations of our six competitive grant programs. Review of applications will begin November 22 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position will assist individual grant program coordinators, each with unique annual cycles of activities, to coordinate the application process; manage review of applications; and support the setup and management of awarded projects. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, understand sustainable agriculture and grant making, and be eager to work with a diversity of people.
As Northeast SARE's host institution, the University of Vermont Extension will house this full-time, salaried position (with a full benefits package) in the South Burlington, Vermont office but may be open to any field UVM Extension field office where space is available. Remote work is possible, though this position must be willing to travel to the office periodically. Read the full position description, including how to apply, at: https://www.uvmjobs.com/
Communications Professional
The Communications Professional at Northeast SARE is responsible for the development, design, and content of publications, news releases, and social media to assure the program message is consistent, clear, and targeted. Review of applications will begin December 6 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position serves as Northeast SARE’s public information officer. They will provide clear and consistent information to program audiences about SARE’s grants-making and educational opportunities and manage all program communication channels including print, digital (website, blog, and other electronic communications channels) and social media. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, understand sustainable agriculture and grant making, and be eager to work with a diversity of people.
As Northeast SARE's host institution, the University of Vermont Extension will house this full-time, salaried position (with a full benefits package) in the South Burlington, Vermont office but may be open to any field UVM Extension field office where space is available. Remote work is possible, though this position must be willing to travel to the office periodically. Read the full position description, including how to apply, at: https://www.uvmjobs.com/