General Interest Application - Vermont Foodbank

The Vermont Foodbank is dedicated to alleviating hunger and promoting healthy food access across the state. We welcome individuals who are passionate about our mission and interested in contributing to our efforts. If you do not see a current opening or one that aligns with your experience, we encourage you to submit a general interest application. Your application will be kept on file for one year and may be considered for future opportunities.

Benefits

Vermont Foodbank provides outstanding and robust benefits that support all aspects of your life, inside and outside of work. We are committed to the idea that all employees have a healthy work-life balance and are compensated fairly for the work they do. Vermont Foodbank offers a comprehensive benefits package, beginning the first of the month after date of hire. The benefits include:

•  Health Insurance with 100% employer paid premiums
• Dental Insurance with 90% employer paid premiums
• Vision Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance with 100% employer paid premium
• Short & Long Term Disability with 100% employer paid premium
• 403(b) Pension Plan with employer contribution after 1 year of employment
• Employee Assistance Program and other employee resource and referral services
• 16 paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• Vacation and Sick PTO accrued each pay period
• 5 days of Personal PTO each year
• Paid Family & Medical Leave for qualifying events
• Paid Bereavement Leave, Paid Jury Duty, and Paid Civic Engagement Leave

The selected candidate will join an energetic, empowered, collaborative team that derives joy from the work and is wholly dedicated to VF’s mission. 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.

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 look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can potentially contribute to our mission at the Vermont Foodbank.

Please note that these are specifically for the general interest application. Any specific openings that the Vermont Foodbank posts will have their own specified requirements, responsibilities, qualifications and etc. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Submit a general interest application to express your desire to work with the Vermont Foodbank.

- Provide a detailed resume outlining previous work experience, skills, and etc.

- Provide a cover letter that highlights your work/experience and how it is relevant to the Vermont Foodbank mission and work.

- Stay informed about our mission, programs, and initiatives to effectively represent the organization.

- Willing to be contacted and engage in potential future opportunities that align with your skills and interests.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Passion for community service and commitment to addressing food insecurity.

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

- Relevant experience working/education in food security, food distribution/warehousing, nonprofit work, or community outreach is a plus, but not required.