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Employment at the Intervale Center

Employment Opportunities

*CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT THE INTERVALE CENTER*

Executive Director

Intervale Compost Products-Production Assistant

Work-Study Positions

 

 

 

Executive Director

Type of position: Full Time 

Number of Positions: 1 

Compensation: Based on Experience  

Description: The Intervale Center is seeking an individual to serve as its Executive Director. Managing 354 acres of farmland, nursery, trails, historic buildings and barns and wildlife corridors along the Winooski River in Burlington, Vermont, the IC supports financially viable and environmentally sustainable agriculture.

Qualifications: This is a positon that requires strong skills in strategic planning, project operations, venture development, financial management, human resources, fundraising, marketing and public relations. If you have these skills and enjoy working in a creative and caring environment with an outstanding staff we would like to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Intervale Center’s Board Chair, Kalisa Barratt.

 

Intervale Compost Products-Production Assistant

Type of position: Seasonal FT or PT  

Number of Positions: 1 

Compensation: $10/hr 

Description: Intervale Compost Products is an enterprise of the non-profit Intervale Center, located within Burlington’s city limits.  Intervale Compost Products is Vermont’s largest composting operation, converting approximately 30,000 tons per year of organics into valuable compost and other soils.  We are currently seeking a production assistant to help us during our busy season.  Position begins in April and runs through the spring with the possibility of extension into the summer or beyond.  Position is full time.  Some weekend work required.    

Responsibilities:  The production assistant will be helping with a range of activities required for the daily production and sale of compost and related products.   Responsibilities include bagging compost and other soil products, operating and loading bagging equipment, yard maintenance, and customer interaction.   

Qualifications: Applicants must be able to keep up in a fast paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and safety.  The ability to handle multiple tasks, take direction, and be a good team player is required.  Applicants must be able to comfortably lift 50 pounds and be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.  Experience with a skidsteer or related equipment is very helpful.

 

To Apply:

Download and print an application here OR send resume with references and a cover letter to:

Dan Goossen
Intervale Compost Products
282 Intervale Rd.
Burlington , VT 05401

 

Work-Study Positions

Work-Study positions are a paid work experience with the Intervale Center. To apply, it is required to have a federal work-study award and be able to work a minimum of 4 hours a week for an academic semester. Read Work-Study guidelines here.