Company description

Champlain Valley Apiaries is a 4th generation family-owned, Vermont beekeeping and honey business. Founded in 1931 by innovative beekeeper Charles Mraz, we have been producing delicious honey for over 90 years.

Our mission, along with producing the highest quality honey, is to foster sustainable agriculture and promote the importance of honeybees in our food system.
Since founding Champlain Valley Apiaries we have worked to protect all pollinators, the environment, the well being of our employees, and the local community in Vermont.

Job description

Job Description: Office Operations Manager
Champlain Valley Apiaries – Middlebury, Vermont

Position Overview:
Champlain Valley Apiaries is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Office Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of our busy honey production facility. Champlain Valley Apiaries is a 94-year-old, fourth generation honey business located in Middlebury, Vermont. This full-time, salaried position (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) offers a competitive annual salary with benefits. The role involves a variety of responsibilities, from managing orders to supporting wholesale customers, and is particularly dynamic during the holiday season (November–January), when demand peaks. Proficiency in Quickbooks and Shopify is preferred.

Location: 504 Washington St Ext, Middlebury, Vermont 05753

Key Responsibilities:

Order Fulfillment & Shipping: Fill, pack, and ship honey orders promptly and accurately. Organize freight shipments for larger orders.

Inventory Management:
Monitor stock levels of labels, jars, caps, and other supplies.
Place orders to maintain adequate inventory.

Customer Support & Communication:
Answer phone calls. Correspond with wholesale and retail customers Provide quotes, create invoices, and onboard new customers.

Administrative Tasks:
Maintain and update customer records and order information.
Ensure all documentation is accurate and organized. Manage other office workers and day to day tasks

Technology Use:
Manage and utilize Shopify and QuickBooks for e-commerce and accounting needs. Social media to promote different sales campaigns. Marketing and promotion management

Qualifications:

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
Familiarity with Shopify and QuickBooks is a plus but not required.
Experience in inventory management or office operations is preferred.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, particularly during the busy holiday season.

Compensation:

This is a salaried position offering a competitive package, with potential opportunities for growth and advancement. Fully comped health insurance and Simple IRA with 3% company match. PTO, holiday bonuses, parental leave, professional development, etc.

Work Environment:

This is a hands-on role in a busy office environment. The position is most demanding between November and January 1, requiring a dedicated, proactive approach to managing increased seasonal orders. As a 95 year old family business, we are deeply committed to our employees and their well-being.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, 50k-75k

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline