Company description

CAE is a food systems hub in Hardwick, VT whose reach extends statewide and beyond. Our work touches all aspects of the food system in support of rural food businesses, farms, and communities. We work alongside our neighbors and partners to cultivate interdependence, take risks, and initiate change. 

Job description

The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), based in Hardwick, VT, seeks a Logistics Manager For CAE Farm Connex (FX), our dynamic and expansive distribution program. This position will work closely with FX staff and management to actively support the day-to-day functions of this program in alignment with our larger organizational mission: to build resilience in the local food system. With a proactive approach to problem-solving, an ability to manage complex systems and willingness and ability to provide a high-level of support to a growing team, the Logistics Manager can anticipate playing a vital role in connecting our local farm and food producers with their customers across our robust distribution network. 

Position: Logistics Manager 

Reports to: Farm Connex General Manager 

Schedule: 40 hours/week (on-site; M-F 10am-6pm with potential for some evenings and weekends)

Compensation: $55,000-$60,000  salary/year 40 hrs. a week, exempt 

Benefits: Generous paid time off, SIMPLE IRA, Qualified Small Employer HRA, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance, professional development compensation.

CAE is a food systems hub in Hardwick, VT whose reach extends statewide and beyond. Our work touches all aspects of the food system in support of rural food businesses, farms, and communities. We work alongside our neighbors and partners to cultivate interdependence, take risks, and initiate change. We invite you to participate in our work to create a rural food system in which everyone has agency, support, and access to local food. For more information visit  www.hardwickagriculture.org/jobs 

Compensation

this position is: salaried, 50k-75k

Application instructions

Deadline

May 22, 2023