• Cheese and Catalog Manager
• Educator
• School Field Trip Coordinator and Educator

E-mail your resume to the contact listed under each job description or Download an APPLICATION FORM (Adobe Acrobat). Applications are accepted until positions are filled. Last updated: JUNE 27, 2008.

Educator
Year round position with benefits

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position will be an important member of a dynamic team of educators who design and instruct a variety of agricultural and environmental programs for youth and adults.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the education team to develop, teach and promote an understanding of food, farming, and nutrition education in formal and non-formal settings
• Teach and support all education programs including field trips, off-site and outreach programs, professional development, summer camp, family programs, and special events
• Support Work and Learn program by supervising interns and mentoring apprentices
• Participate in the evaluation and documentation of programs
• Work with education team on continually improving programs
• Support the Children’s Farm Yard programs and farm animal care

COMPENSATION AND HOURS:
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Health benefits, paid vacation
Hours: Full-time, including some weekends and evenings and some travel
Start Date: Immediately

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for an individual who is knowledgeable, passionate and experienced in agricultural and environmental education. The candidate will have a strong background in agriculture, nutrition and a love of food. They will ideally have Masters Degree. Must have reliable transportation.

CONTACT: by email
Linda Wellings, lwellings@shelburnefarms.org
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor Road
Shelburne VT 05482 (electronic submissions preferred)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements no later than August 1, 2008

School Field Trip Coordinator and Educator
Year round position with benefits

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position will be an important member of a dynamic team of educators who design and instruct a variety of agricultural and environmental programs for youth and adults.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, coordinate and teach on-site and off-site school field trips
• Help create and instruct professional development programs for educators
• Teach and support all education programs including off-site and outreach programs, summer camp, family programs and special events
• Attend appropriate program committee meetings
• Support the Children’s Farm Yard programs and farm animal care
• Coordinate Teacher Ambassador Program
• Support Work and Learn program by supervising interns and mentoring apprentices
• Participate in the evaluation and documentation of programs
• Work with education team on continually improving programs

COMPENSATION AND HOURS:
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Health benefits, paid vacation
Hours: Full-time, including some weekends and evenings and some travel
Start Date: Immediately

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for an individual who is knowledgeable, passionate and experienced in agricultural and environmental education. The candidate will ideally have Masters Degree and experience teaching youth and adults. Must have reliable transportation.

CONTACT: by email
Linda Wellings, lwellings@shelburnefarms.org
Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor Road
Shelburne VT 05482 (electronic submissions preferred)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements no later than August 1, 2008

Cheese and Catalog Manager
Year round position with benefits

HOURS: Typically M-F 45 hours a week; occasional weekends and evenings; six days a week with longer hours from mid-November through December; some travel required throughout the year.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Manage the cheese sales and distribution operations as well as the mail order catalog within the mission of Shelburne Farms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall sales and marketing strategy and execution
  o Emphasize Vermont, New England, and Mid-Atlantic distribution
• Wholesale/distributor cheese business
  o Provide Farm support to local retailers
  o New and existing account strategy and execution
  
• Assist with catalog design and content
  o Emphasize Shelburne Farms’ mission, and cross-market all Farm divisions
  o Make add/drop product recommendations including packages
  o Recommend pricing
  
• Mailing list / E-Business strategy
  o Develop appropriate levels of contact and minimize our footprint
  
• Mail order management software system and database
  o Utilize available tools to minimize administration
  
• Corporate holiday gift business
  o Market, execute, and thank
  
• Forecast and purchase non-cheese mail order inventory
  
• Fulfillment of ongoing orders
  o Oversee the cut, wrap, and shipping operation
  o Holiday season staffing and training
  
• Budget preparation and cost control
• Inventory management
  

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Smart, creative, very positive attitude
• Sales experience is preferred
• Firm understanding of the value of locally produced food
• Working knowledge of MS Office tools

CONTACT: by email
Tom Nold, tnold@shelburnefarms.org
Director – Finance and Administration
1611 Harbor Road
Shelburne VT 05482 (electronic submissions preferred)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements no later than July 11, 2008

The Inn at Shelburne Farms

HOUSEKEEPING - Contact Karen Polihronakis at 802-985-8498; email: kpolihronakis@shelburnefarms.org or send resume to 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT  05482

• Head Housekeeper
• Housekeepers

FRONT DESK - Contact Tammy Long at 802-985-0404, email: tlong@shelburnefarms.org or send resume to 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT  05482

• Front Desk/Guest Services
• Reservationist
• Host/Greeter/Luggage Handler

DINING ROOM - Contact Laura Wade at 802-985-8498; email: lwade@shelburnefarms.org or send resume to 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT  05482

• Dining Room Manager
• Breakfast Manager
• P.M. and A.M. Servers
• Bartenders
• P.M. and A.M. Hosts
• A.M. Runners

KITCHEN - Contact Rick Gencarelli at 802-985-0407; email: rgencarelli@shelburnefarms.org or send resume to 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT  05482

• A.M. Sous Chef
• Breakfast Chef
• Pastry Chef
• Pastry Assistant
• A.M. & P.M. Line Cooks
• Rounds Cooks
• Prep Cooks
• Dishwashers