Company description

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our fruit, vegetable, and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community. On-farm research is ongoing here at Cedar Circle, always informing and guiding our soil health and production practices.

Our farm is a community hub with a farmstand, retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, a cut flower garden, education programs, and unique CSA options. It’s a place where folks can learn about and deepen their appreciation for organic regenerative agriculture.

Our staff is a reflection of our community and is the most essential aspect of our farm. When you join our dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to our greater mission of promoting organic, regenerative farming and the transition to a localized food economy!

Job description

Full-time, Year-round

Department: Administrative
Reports to: Development Director

The Outreach and Engagement Coordinator (OEC) plays a vital role in telling the story of Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center, engaging the community, and promoting our mission-driven programs as well as our farm-grown and farm-made products. By crafting compelling communications and fostering relationships, the OEC strengthens community connections, builds brand loyalty, and supports organizational growth. This role collaborates across departments to ensure a cohesive outreach and engagement strategy, aligning with the farm’s goals for education, sustainability, and fundraising.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Outreach & Communications:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy in collaboration with the Development Director and Executive Director to highlight seasonal themes, organizational goals, and impact stories.
• Craft engaging, informative newsletters that connect the community with our programs, CSA offerings, events, and farm updates.
• Create and execute targeted marketing campaigns to increase CSA membership retention and attract new members.
• Execute regular website updates, ensuring engaging and informative content and a user-friendly experience for customers, donors, and stakeholders.
• Design and produce visually compelling print and digital materials (ads, flyers, signage) to promote events, CSA programs, and farm initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with aligned organizations for co-promotion of events, programs, and advocacy efforts.

Engagement & Community Building:

• Lead social media strategy and execution, with guidance from the Development Director, creating engaging content, interacting with followers, and expanding reach.
• Develop and schedule CSA member communications, including welcome emails, pickup reminders, and weekly updates for Produce Plus members.
• Work closely with the fundraising team on donor stewardship efforts, including thank-you letters, impact reports, and engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with other key staff to organize events that increase engagement.
• Work in close coordination with the fundraising team in donor stewardship efforts for individual and institutional supporters

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support fundraising efforts through data management, donor communications, and appeals.
• Track and analyze engagement metrics (email performance, social media analytics, website traffic) to refine strategies and improve outreach effectiveness.
• Participate in educational activities and events as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Required:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tell compelling stories and convey complex ideas in an accessible way.
• Experience in digital marketing, social media management, email marketing, and website content management.
• Graphic design skills for creating marketing materials (experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools).
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse audiences.
• Enthusiasm for sustainable agriculture, food systems, and community engagement.
• Experience using CRM systems (such as Hubspot, MailChimp, or similar) for donor and customer outreach.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.

Preferred:

• Experience with nonprofit communications and fundraising
• Familiarity with Google Analytics and data-driven marketing strategies.
• Background in event planning and community engagement.
• Photography and video production skills for digital content creation.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full-time, year-round position with a salary range of $22-25/hr. Benefits include: health insurance (premium 100% employer paid); paid holiday, sick, and parental leave; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer safe harbor match; 20% discount at our farmstand; 50% off summer camps for dependents; and access to an employee assistance program.

Cedar Circle Farm is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

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