courtesy of salvation farms

Salvation Farms is searching for a strong individual to manage our Vermont Commodity Program.

The Vermont Commodity Program operates Vermont’s first surplus crop food hub. The food hub aggregates approximately 5,000 pounds per week of “un-marketable” crops from farms across the state. From the food hub, crops are distributed to charitable and institutional food sites.

The Vermont Commodity Program operates through a workforce development training program. Enrolled trainees clean, quality assess, case-pack, and minimally process surplus crops while gaining job readiness skills and exposure to potential employers. Volunteers also help the Vermont Commodity Program meet its production goals.

This is the first operation of its kind in the nation.

The Vermont Commodity Manager is responsible for maintaining the Vermont Commodity Program operations, related training program, and partnerships. This position ensures Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures are created and followed by all who enter the food hub. Food safety, product quality, and operational sophistication, safety, and efficiency are upheld by this staff person.

The Manager is responsible for administering and supporting training in a safe working and learning environment for individuals with barriers to employment, i.e. ex-incarcerated, out-of-school youth, those in recovery, etc.

The Manager fills a vital role in supporting the growth and evolution of this program.

Position Responsibilities Include – but are not limited to:

– Ensure workplace and food safety

– Manage production, end-product marketing, transportation logistics, and traceability
– Oversee pack-room, produce cleaning, packing, and processing alongside trainees and volunteers

– Oversee daily activities of trainees with focus on operational training
– Engage in trainee recruitment, enrollment, orientation, operational training