Job Openings At Clemmons Family Farm
Clemmons Family Farm is seeking an African Diaspora Foodways Institute Director, a Media & Communications Officer, a Creative Placemaking Site Manager/Grounds Keeper, an Administrative Officer, and a Community Learning and Outreach Manager to join our team of dynamic, innovative, fun-loving, hard-working, high-caliber people who are ready for heavy-lifting and multi-tasking in a rapidly-growing start-up organization that is building on a proud 60-year legacy of work in African-American/African diaspora arts, culture, farming and community-building.
Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Review the position descriptions below and if you are interested, send an expression of interest and resume to:
Clemmons Family Farm, Inc.
[email protected]
Short-listed candidates will be contracted for interviews and requested to provide three professional references. These positions are open until filled.
Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Review the position descriptions below and if you are interested, send an expression of interest and resume to:
Clemmons Family Farm, Inc.
[email protected]
Short-listed candidates will be contracted for interviews and requested to provide three professional references. These positions are open until filled.
Job Title: African Diaspora Foodways Institute Director
Location: Clemmons Farm, Charlotte, Vermont
Compensation: $80,000 per year; full-time position.
Start date: Anticipated to begin January 6, 2025.
Position Overview:
The African Diaspora Foodways Institute Director is responsible for preserving, promoting, and celebrating the diverse food traditions and culinary heritage of African-descended peoples across the globe. This role involves curating Clemmons Family Farm’s educational programs, events, and partnerships that highlight the historical, cultural, and social significance of African and African diasporic cuisines, and implementing agriculture, agritourism, and culinary programs. The Director will work closely with African diaspora culinary artists, farmers, and foodways business entrepreneurs, and will plan and coordinate on-farm residencies, farm tours and site visits that may include educational talks and demonstrations, food handling and preparation, cooking classes, pop-up restaurants, farm stand sales, and take-out food sales. The selected candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience working in the food industry, with demonstrated knowledge and expertise in African diaspora foods and foodways. The Director will also collaborate with other organizations and community groups to foster a deeper understanding of how foodways shape identity, resistance, resilience, and cross-cultural connections within the African diaspora.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Program Development & Management:
To apply:
• This position is anticipated to start on January 6, 2025 and will remain open until filled.
• Please email your letter expressing interest and your resume to: Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. at: [email protected]
• Please be sure to write: African Diaspora Foodways Institute Director position in the subject line.
• Short-listed candidates will be asked to share work samples, contact information for three professional references, and to participate in several interviews with CFF team members.
Location: Clemmons Farm, Charlotte, Vermont
Compensation: $80,000 per year; full-time position.
Start date: Anticipated to begin January 6, 2025.
Position Overview:
The African Diaspora Foodways Institute Director is responsible for preserving, promoting, and celebrating the diverse food traditions and culinary heritage of African-descended peoples across the globe. This role involves curating Clemmons Family Farm’s educational programs, events, and partnerships that highlight the historical, cultural, and social significance of African and African diasporic cuisines, and implementing agriculture, agritourism, and culinary programs. The Director will work closely with African diaspora culinary artists, farmers, and foodways business entrepreneurs, and will plan and coordinate on-farm residencies, farm tours and site visits that may include educational talks and demonstrations, food handling and preparation, cooking classes, pop-up restaurants, farm stand sales, and take-out food sales. The selected candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience working in the food industry, with demonstrated knowledge and expertise in African diaspora foods and foodways. The Director will also collaborate with other organizations and community groups to foster a deeper understanding of how foodways shape identity, resistance, resilience, and cross-cultural connections within the African diaspora.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Program Development & Management:
- Develop program workplans, targets, indicators, and budgets.
- Lead in the identification and procurement of necessary equipment and inputs to support the foodways programs.
- Co-lead the development needs assessments to understand current practices and areas for improvement, and to inform planning and implementation of professional development strategies and resources for African diaspora foodways business entrepreneurs.
- Co-lead the development of a market analysis of African diaspora crops and value chains in Vermont.
- Co-lead the development of a training package for African diaspora foodways entrepreneurs in producing, handling, and marketing nutritious foods.
- Design, manage, and co-facilitate educational workshops, culinary demonstrations, and events that explore the historical and cultural significance of African diaspora food traditions.
- Identify and work with, as needed, technical assistance consultants to support best practices in implementing agricultural and culinary initiatives, including teff and other African diaspora grains, kitchen gardens, hoop house, and farm-to-table programs.
- Recruit, coordinate, and mentor farmers and culinary artists, providing guidance and technical assistance in sustainable farming, culinary, and farm-to-table activities.
- Support farmers in the procurement of agricultural equipment, inputs, and supplies to ensure the success of agricultural programs.
- Work with consultants and technical assistance partners to develop workshops and residency programs for farmers and culinary artists.
- Work with farmers to establish and pilot African diaspora crops and value chains.
- Plan, develop, and pilot professional development programs, and tourism and marketing strategies focused on African diaspora foodways.
- Support African diaspora food business entrepreneurs’ professional development:
- Conduct a needs assessment for culinary artists.
- Provide technical assistance and other support to African diaspora food business entrepreneurs.
- Foster partnerships with other organizations working in agriculture and foodways, including schools, universities, and culinary institutions to share knowledge, resources, and best practices, and to incorporate African diaspora foodways into educational curricula.
- Work closely with agricultural institutions, advocacy groups, and community organizations to support initiatives around African diaspora food sovereignty and sustainability.
- Oversee student interns and volunteers working with CFF’s foodways program.
- Collaborate with local and international cultural organizations, chefs, scholars, and food activists to create a network that supports the visibility of African diaspora cuisines.
- Organize community forums, tastings, and dialogues that bring together diverse voices to discuss food justice, sustainability, and the role of food in African diaspora identity.
- Advocate for food sovereignty, sustainability, and food justice initiatives that affect African diaspora communities, addressing issues such as access to healthy, culturally appropriate foods.
- Promote African diaspora agricultural and culinary entrepreneurship, supporting selected farmers, culinary artists, and small food businesses.
- Curate exhibits, lectures, and food festivals that showcase the diversity of African diasporic culinary practices.
- Develop outreach programs that engage underrepresented communities and amplify the voices of chefs, farmers, and artisans within the diaspora.
- Prepare comprehensive work plans to outline project goals, timelines, and resource needs.
- Manage grants, including the application process, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring the appropriate use of funds to meet project objectives.
- Support the content development and the implementation of marketing strategies to raise awareness of and demand for African diaspora foodways programs and business enterprises through social media, newsletters, and partnerships with media outlets.
- Serve as a spokesperson and thought leader on African diaspora foodways at conferences, panels, and other public engagements.
- Utilize software platforms for communication, data management, and project coordination.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word (for documentation and reporting), Excel (for data tracking, budgeting, and grants management), and PowerPoint (for presentations and training materials).
- Experience using project management tools such as Trello, Asana, or Monday.com to manage work plans, timelines, and collaboration.
- Familiarity with online grant management platforms like GrantHub or Fluxx for applying and reporting on grants.
- At least ten years of agricultural farm management or related foodways experience.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor farmers and culinary artists, and to support them in developing business plans.
- Deep knowledge of African and African diaspora foodways traditions.
- Experience in program development, community engagement, and cultural advocacy.
- Strong writing skills, with the ability to develop the content for educational materials, reports, and grant proposals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities.
- Passion for food justice, sustainability, and cultural preservation.
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or comparable academic qualification in agriculture, nutrition and food sciences, or related field.
- Ability to work outdoors on uneven terrain in various weather conditions, as this position involves regular on-site work at Clemmons Farm and other agricultural locations.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 30 lbs. when assisting with farm operations, food preparation, or event setup.
- Ability to travel locally (Chittenden County) and occasionally to other places in Vermont and the US to attend meetings, conferences, and workshops, as well as to manage outreach efforts and partner collaborations.
- Must be able to perform physical tasks associated with event coordination, such as setting up tables, chairs, and displays.
- Ability to operate small farming and culinary tools and equipment as needed for supporting foodways program operations.
- Background in farm-to-table programs, culinary arts, or food studies.
- Experience working with African diaspora communities in the US and globally.
- Teaching experience through consultant or staff positions with academic institutions.
- This is a full-time position based at Clemmons Farm in Charlotte, Vermont.
- Salary: $80,000 per year.
- CFF offers its employees a health insurance premium reimbursement arrangement of up to 80% of monthly premiums, prorated, via a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA).
- Up to 26 days (208 hours) of accrued paid time off (“PTO”), which can be used for any purpose, including sick leave, vacation days, or personal days. PTO will be accrued monthly on your start date and each anniversary thereof. You will be entitled to use PTO only after a two-month waiting period commencing upon the start of your employment.
- 10 paid holiday leave days each year, when Clemmons Family Farm’s offices are officially closed and/or when US government offices are closed for a holiday.
To apply:
• This position is anticipated to start on January 6, 2025 and will remain open until filled.
• Please email your letter expressing interest and your resume to: Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. at: [email protected]
• Please be sure to write: African Diaspora Foodways Institute Director position in the subject line.
• Short-listed candidates will be asked to share work samples, contact information for three professional references, and to participate in several interviews with CFF team members.
Job Opening: Creative Placemaking Site Manager/Grounds Keeper
Compensation: $70,000 per year; full-time position.
Location: Clemmons Farm, Charlotte Vermont
Position summary:
Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. is an African American women-led 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Vermont. We are seeking a seasonal, part-time Creative Placemaking Site Manager and Groundskeeper to join our dynamic and innovative team in a rapidly-growing start-up organization that is building on a proud 60-year legacy of work in African-American/African diaspora arts, culture, farming and community-building. The selected candidate must be eager to learn and share knowledge and appreciation of the cultures represented in the African diaspora with Vermont’s communities.
This position is based on location at the Clemmons farm in Charlotte, Vermont. The position reports directly to the Director of Finance & Administration (or the Executive Director during the period that the Director of Finance & Administration position is unfilled). The position requires significant collaboration, communication and coordination with the other team members of arts and culture programs, scheduled tours and site visits by visitors, and student field trips.
Duties
Humanities in Place: This position requires 40%-60% of paid time to work specifically on Clemmons Family Farm's Humanities in Place project, to support site visits, planning meetings, and construction work related to the Big Barn and the Authentica building.
General Duties (for all CFF projects and programs):
Historic buildings and venues management
1. Oversee and coordinate the security and maintenance of the historic buildings on theClemmons farm through hands-on routine work and through overseeing work or professionalcontractors.
2. Manage in-house Google Calendar and public-facing calendar of key on-farm programevents
3. Responsible for planning and implementing pre-during-post event logistics and arrangements,including but not limited to: opening and closing farm venues, pre-event set- up of tables,chairs, AV equipment, flipcharts, greeting caterers, artists, guests and visitors, overseeingparking, and ensuring event flow during events.
4. Attend team planning meetings and work with project team to plan and implement logistics and communications with VIP guests, artists, speakers, lecturers, clients, and tour visitors (lodging,car rental/service, flights, train, film shoots, welcome emails, itineraries, etc.).
5. Oversee the distribution and pick-up of surveys completed by visitors at programs and events,and ensures the data is uploaded into an online survey tool (e.g. surveymonkey) OR ensure thatvisitors to the Farm are guided to download and use a selected survey app (e.g. surveymonkey).
6. Procure and prepare materials, equipment and supplies for meetings, workshops and events asneeded, including coordinating logistics with the collaborating culinary artists.
7. Respond to booking requests for public speaking engagements and venue rentals, and create asystem to track status of bookings.
8. Show the Barn House, Authentica, Big Barn, Main House, and other farm venues to prospective clients interesting in renting venues on the Farm.
9. Work with and help coordinate occasional community service volunteers with their tasks on thefarm.
10.Occasional outreach and relationship-building with other venues in the area to exploreopportunities for Clemmons Family Farm to develop strategic creative placemakingpartnerships and collaborations.
Groundskeeping:
1.Ensure that the farm grounds are routinely maintained and orderly (light pruning, raking leaves, removing fallen branches, disposing of trash) and oversee professional landscaping contractors.
2.Do daily walk-throughs of the venues to ensure they are in good order, alerting the Executive Director of any security breaches or other concerns.
3.Ensure that the indoor venues are maintained and orderly (sweeping, dusting, organizing chairs, returning items to their proper places).
4.Ensure that the indoor and outdoor spaces are ready for all scheduled on-farm events and the arrival of scheduled visitors.
5.Maintain online visitors' log, and ensuring all visitors on the farm are registered on the farm’s online events pages or otherwise scheduled. Advise any unscheduled/unregistered visitors of the farm’s rules of operation for visits.
Terms
Required Skills, Experience, and Attributes for this position:
• This position is open immediately and will remain open until filled.
• Please email your letter expressing interest and your resume to: Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. at: [email protected]
• Please be sure to write: Creative Placemaking Site Manager/Grounds Keeper position in the subject line.
• Short-listed candidates will be asked to share contact information for three professional references, and to participate in one or more interviews with CFF team members.
Compensation: $70,000 per year; full-time position.
Location: Clemmons Farm, Charlotte Vermont
Position summary:
Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. is an African American women-led 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Vermont. We are seeking a seasonal, part-time Creative Placemaking Site Manager and Groundskeeper to join our dynamic and innovative team in a rapidly-growing start-up organization that is building on a proud 60-year legacy of work in African-American/African diaspora arts, culture, farming and community-building. The selected candidate must be eager to learn and share knowledge and appreciation of the cultures represented in the African diaspora with Vermont’s communities.
This position is based on location at the Clemmons farm in Charlotte, Vermont. The position reports directly to the Director of Finance & Administration (or the Executive Director during the period that the Director of Finance & Administration position is unfilled). The position requires significant collaboration, communication and coordination with the other team members of arts and culture programs, scheduled tours and site visits by visitors, and student field trips.
Duties
Humanities in Place: This position requires 40%-60% of paid time to work specifically on Clemmons Family Farm's Humanities in Place project, to support site visits, planning meetings, and construction work related to the Big Barn and the Authentica building.
General Duties (for all CFF projects and programs):
Historic buildings and venues management
1. Oversee and coordinate the security and maintenance of the historic buildings on theClemmons farm through hands-on routine work and through overseeing work or professionalcontractors.
2. Manage in-house Google Calendar and public-facing calendar of key on-farm programevents
3. Responsible for planning and implementing pre-during-post event logistics and arrangements,including but not limited to: opening and closing farm venues, pre-event set- up of tables,chairs, AV equipment, flipcharts, greeting caterers, artists, guests and visitors, overseeingparking, and ensuring event flow during events.
4. Attend team planning meetings and work with project team to plan and implement logistics and communications with VIP guests, artists, speakers, lecturers, clients, and tour visitors (lodging,car rental/service, flights, train, film shoots, welcome emails, itineraries, etc.).
5. Oversee the distribution and pick-up of surveys completed by visitors at programs and events,and ensures the data is uploaded into an online survey tool (e.g. surveymonkey) OR ensure thatvisitors to the Farm are guided to download and use a selected survey app (e.g. surveymonkey).
6. Procure and prepare materials, equipment and supplies for meetings, workshops and events asneeded, including coordinating logistics with the collaborating culinary artists.
7. Respond to booking requests for public speaking engagements and venue rentals, and create asystem to track status of bookings.
8. Show the Barn House, Authentica, Big Barn, Main House, and other farm venues to prospective clients interesting in renting venues on the Farm.
9. Work with and help coordinate occasional community service volunteers with their tasks on thefarm.
10.Occasional outreach and relationship-building with other venues in the area to exploreopportunities for Clemmons Family Farm to develop strategic creative placemakingpartnerships and collaborations.
Groundskeeping:
1.Ensure that the farm grounds are routinely maintained and orderly (light pruning, raking leaves, removing fallen branches, disposing of trash) and oversee professional landscaping contractors.
2.Do daily walk-throughs of the venues to ensure they are in good order, alerting the Executive Director of any security breaches or other concerns.
3.Ensure that the indoor venues are maintained and orderly (sweeping, dusting, organizing chairs, returning items to their proper places).
4.Ensure that the indoor and outdoor spaces are ready for all scheduled on-farm events and the arrival of scheduled visitors.
5.Maintain online visitors' log, and ensuring all visitors on the farm are registered on the farm’s online events pages or otherwise scheduled. Advise any unscheduled/unregistered visitors of the farm’s rules of operation for visits.
Terms
- $70,000 per year; Payments will be made every two weeks.
- 35 hours per week with an agreed schedule that must include some time on Saturdays or Sundays that is contingent on scheduled on-farm seasonal events.
- Employer contribution of 80% of monthly health insurance premiums up to a maximum ceiling per year as determined in CFF's annual employee health insurance policy.
- You will be entitled to up to 26 days (208 hours) of accrued paid time off (“PTO”), which can be used for any purpose, including sick leave, vacation days, or personal days. PTO will be prorated and accrued monthly on your start date and each anniversary thereof.
- You will be entitled to use PTO only after a two-month waiting period commencing upon the start of your employment.
- Vacations and personal days must be scheduled in advance with the written authorization of the President.
- Sick days used to provide care for others, or for routine medical or health appointments, should be scheduled in advance where reasonably practicable.
- A maximum of seven days (56 hours) of accrued, unused PTO may be carried over from year to year provided that you receive prior written authorization from the President and Executive Director to do so.
- 10 paid holiday leave days each year, when Clemmons Family Farm’s offices are officially closed and/or when US government offices are closed for a holiday.
- At-will employment.
Required Skills, Experience, and Attributes for this position:
- A minimum of five years prior experience in site or venue management.
- Must have own reliable transportation to/from the Clemmons farm in Charlotte
- Must have regular access to, and be able to use emails and Google calendar to facilitate communication and coordination with the Clemmons Family Farm team
- Fluent in spoken and written English; additional languages are a plus
- Must feel comfortable interacting with a wide diversity of visitors to the farm
- Courteous and professional demeanor with guests and visitors to the farm
- Reliable and punctual for work
- Able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds
- Able to walk up and down stairs and on uneven outdoor turf
• This position is open immediately and will remain open until filled.
• Please email your letter expressing interest and your resume to: Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. at: [email protected]
• Please be sure to write: Creative Placemaking Site Manager/Grounds Keeper position in the subject line.
• Short-listed candidates will be asked to share contact information for three professional references, and to participate in one or more interviews with CFF team members.
Job Opening: Administrative Officer
Compensation: $60,000 per year; full-time position.
Location: Clemmons Farm, Charlotte Vermont (some of the duties of this position can be handled remotely)
Position summary:
About Clemmons Family Farm
Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. is an African-American women-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Vermont. We are committed to preserving African-American and African diaspora heritage through arts, culture, farming, and community-building. We are seeking a full-time Administrative Officer (AO) to join our dynamic leadership team in advancing our mission.
Position Overview
The Administrative Officer is a critical member of the leadership team, ensuring smooth and effective operations across all organizational programs. This position will support day-to-day administration, program coordination, and communication, working closely with the President/Executive Director, program teams, and external consultants. As a key contributor in a fast-growing start-up organization, the AO will foster cohesion and help sustain the organization's legacy of 60+ years in African-American/African diaspora arts and culture. The ideal candidate will share our passion for preserving African-American heritage, empowering Vermont’s artists of the African diaspora, and nurturing an inclusive community in Vermont. They will be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Operational Support: Provide day-to-day administrative management, maintaining operational systems (filing, IT, communications). Ensure smooth coordination between employees, vendors, and external partners.
Program Administration: Support the execution of programs by liaising with artists, culture bearers, and community stakeholders. Maintain program calendars, manage contracts and agreements, and ensure timely delivery of work plans.
Communications: Manage inquiries from the public, send out updates and reminders to key networks, and assist in drafting public-facing communications (press releases, project reports, donor acknowledgments).
Grant Management: Oversee grant administration, track deadlines, support grant writing and reporting, and assist in financial management for grants.
Project Coordination: Support the President and Executive Director in tracking project progress, managing contractors, and improving internal systems (inventory, online filing, etc.).
Board Engagement: Attend CFF Board meetings, take notes, assist in preparing materials, and support communication with board members.
Key Responsibilities (Detailed):
1. Respond to general public inquiries and manage organizational calendars.
2. Draft and manage communications, including thank-you letters, email updates, and meeting reminders.
3. Organize and improve online filing systems, ensuring accessibility and security.
4. Prepare contracts, MOUs, and partnership agreements, following organizational templates.
5. Track and manage grants, including deadlines, budgets, and reporting requirements.
6. Provide editing and formatting support for public documents.
7. Assist in onboarding new consultants and staff, managing email access and system integration.
8. Collaborate with the finance team to process invoices and payments, and support financial management of projects.
9. Oversee contractor selection processes, including RFPs, bid evaluations, and sub-contract management.
10. Maintain inventory systems, manage office supplies, and organize necessary deliveries or pickups.
11. Identify opportunities for operational improvement and report potential issues to leadership.
12. Perform other duties as required to support organizational goals.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations, particularly in a start-up phase.
- Familiarity with grant management and fundraising processes.
- Strong commitment to African-American and African diaspora arts, culture, and community building.
- Passion for supporting artists and culture bearers within an equitable creative economy.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in administration, office management, or a similar role.
-Strong professional work ethic, including discretion and trustworthiness.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Experience managing multiple projects and working in dynamic environments.
- Ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders (clients, vendors, artists, and the public).
- Experience with strategic planning and project management.
- Familiarity with digital management tools such as Google Workspace, Mailchimp, DropBox, Slack, Trello, Monday.com, Asana, Airtable, Otter.ai, and Zoom.
- Vermont residency required, preferably within an hour of Charlotte, VT.
- Must have reliable access to transportation, the internet, and a desktop computer or laptop.
Terms:
•$60,000 per year; full-time.
•Employer contribution of 80% of monthly health insurance premiums up to a maximum ceiling per year as determined in CFF's annual employee health insurance policy.
•Up to 26 days (208 hours) of accrued paid time off (“PTO”), which can be used for any purpose, including sick leave, vacation days, or personal days. PTO will be accrued monthly on your start date and each anniversary thereof. You will be entitled to use PTO only after a two-month waiting period commencing upon the start of your employment.
•Vacations and personal days must be scheduled in advance with the written authorization of the President.
•Sick days used to provide care for others, or for routine medical or health appointments, should be scheduled in advance where reasonably practicable.
•A maximum of seven days (56 hours) of accrued, unused PTO may be carried over from year to year provided that you receive prior written authorization from the President and Executive Director to do so.
•10 paid holiday leave days each year, when Clemmons Family Farm’s offices are officially closed and/or when US government offices are closed for a holiday.
•At-will employment.
To apply:
Email resume and expression of interest to: Candidate Review Team at [email protected]
Please include “Administrative Officer position” in the subject line
This position is open until filled.
Compensation: $60,000 per year; full-time position.
Location: Clemmons Farm, Charlotte Vermont (some of the duties of this position can be handled remotely)
Position summary:
About Clemmons Family Farm
Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. is an African-American women-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Vermont. We are committed to preserving African-American and African diaspora heritage through arts, culture, farming, and community-building. We are seeking a full-time Administrative Officer (AO) to join our dynamic leadership team in advancing our mission.
Position Overview
The Administrative Officer is a critical member of the leadership team, ensuring smooth and effective operations across all organizational programs. This position will support day-to-day administration, program coordination, and communication, working closely with the President/Executive Director, program teams, and external consultants. As a key contributor in a fast-growing start-up organization, the AO will foster cohesion and help sustain the organization's legacy of 60+ years in African-American/African diaspora arts and culture. The ideal candidate will share our passion for preserving African-American heritage, empowering Vermont’s artists of the African diaspora, and nurturing an inclusive community in Vermont. They will be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Operational Support: Provide day-to-day administrative management, maintaining operational systems (filing, IT, communications). Ensure smooth coordination between employees, vendors, and external partners.
Program Administration: Support the execution of programs by liaising with artists, culture bearers, and community stakeholders. Maintain program calendars, manage contracts and agreements, and ensure timely delivery of work plans.
Communications: Manage inquiries from the public, send out updates and reminders to key networks, and assist in drafting public-facing communications (press releases, project reports, donor acknowledgments).
Grant Management: Oversee grant administration, track deadlines, support grant writing and reporting, and assist in financial management for grants.
Project Coordination: Support the President and Executive Director in tracking project progress, managing contractors, and improving internal systems (inventory, online filing, etc.).
Board Engagement: Attend CFF Board meetings, take notes, assist in preparing materials, and support communication with board members.
Key Responsibilities (Detailed):
1. Respond to general public inquiries and manage organizational calendars.
2. Draft and manage communications, including thank-you letters, email updates, and meeting reminders.
3. Organize and improve online filing systems, ensuring accessibility and security.
4. Prepare contracts, MOUs, and partnership agreements, following organizational templates.
5. Track and manage grants, including deadlines, budgets, and reporting requirements.
6. Provide editing and formatting support for public documents.
7. Assist in onboarding new consultants and staff, managing email access and system integration.
8. Collaborate with the finance team to process invoices and payments, and support financial management of projects.
9. Oversee contractor selection processes, including RFPs, bid evaluations, and sub-contract management.
10. Maintain inventory systems, manage office supplies, and organize necessary deliveries or pickups.
11. Identify opportunities for operational improvement and report potential issues to leadership.
12. Perform other duties as required to support organizational goals.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations, particularly in a start-up phase.
- Familiarity with grant management and fundraising processes.
- Strong commitment to African-American and African diaspora arts, culture, and community building.
- Passion for supporting artists and culture bearers within an equitable creative economy.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in administration, office management, or a similar role.
-Strong professional work ethic, including discretion and trustworthiness.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Experience managing multiple projects and working in dynamic environments.
- Ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders (clients, vendors, artists, and the public).
- Experience with strategic planning and project management.
- Familiarity with digital management tools such as Google Workspace, Mailchimp, DropBox, Slack, Trello, Monday.com, Asana, Airtable, Otter.ai, and Zoom.
- Vermont residency required, preferably within an hour of Charlotte, VT.
- Must have reliable access to transportation, the internet, and a desktop computer or laptop.
Terms:
•$60,000 per year; full-time.
•Employer contribution of 80% of monthly health insurance premiums up to a maximum ceiling per year as determined in CFF's annual employee health insurance policy.
•Up to 26 days (208 hours) of accrued paid time off (“PTO”), which can be used for any purpose, including sick leave, vacation days, or personal days. PTO will be accrued monthly on your start date and each anniversary thereof. You will be entitled to use PTO only after a two-month waiting period commencing upon the start of your employment.
•Vacations and personal days must be scheduled in advance with the written authorization of the President.
•Sick days used to provide care for others, or for routine medical or health appointments, should be scheduled in advance where reasonably practicable.
•A maximum of seven days (56 hours) of accrued, unused PTO may be carried over from year to year provided that you receive prior written authorization from the President and Executive Director to do so.
•10 paid holiday leave days each year, when Clemmons Family Farm’s offices are officially closed and/or when US government offices are closed for a holiday.
•At-will employment.
To apply:
Email resume and expression of interest to: Candidate Review Team at [email protected]
Please include “Administrative Officer position” in the subject line
This position is open until filled.
Job Title: Community Learning & Outreach Manager
Location: Vermont (Hybrid: On-location work in Vermont with local travel; remote work options occasionally available)
Compensation: $60,000/per year; full-time position.
Anticipated Start Date: January 6, 2025.
Position Summary:
The Community Learning & Outreach Manager will join a dynamic team lead a groundbreaking action-research and learning initiative that explores the intersection of health equity and the lived experiences of Black artists in Vermont. The manager will play a critical role in designing and implementing community-driven research that informs CFF’s arts, health, and social justice collaborations. This role focuses on understanding how systemic barriers in healthcare affect the wellbeing and artistic potential of Black artists, while also investigating the role of Black-led arts organizations in fostering social capital and resilience. This position offers a unique opportunity for an up-and-coming professional with prior experience in action-research to work alongside senior researchers and program implementers to make a meaningful impact on health equity and wellness outcomes for Black artists in Vermont by using the learnings to develop strong cross-sectoral partnerships between arts, health, and social justice organizations in Vermont.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Community Learning & Action Research Design & Management:
8. Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include "Community Learning Manager" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Short-listed candidates will be requested to provide three professional references and samples of research reports or publications on which they are authors or co-authors.
Position open until filled.
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Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. is a Vermont 501c3 nonprofit organization founded and led by African American women. CFF is dedicated to preserving the historic Clemmons farm and serving as an educational model to help preserve other African American-owned land and cultural heritage, empowering Vermont's artists of the African diaspora, and creating an inclusive, multicultural community through African-American history, arts, and culture.
Location: Vermont (Hybrid: On-location work in Vermont with local travel; remote work options occasionally available)
Compensation: $60,000/per year; full-time position.
Anticipated Start Date: January 6, 2025.
Position Summary:
The Community Learning & Outreach Manager will join a dynamic team lead a groundbreaking action-research and learning initiative that explores the intersection of health equity and the lived experiences of Black artists in Vermont. The manager will play a critical role in designing and implementing community-driven research that informs CFF’s arts, health, and social justice collaborations. This role focuses on understanding how systemic barriers in healthcare affect the wellbeing and artistic potential of Black artists, while also investigating the role of Black-led arts organizations in fostering social capital and resilience. This position offers a unique opportunity for an up-and-coming professional with prior experience in action-research to work alongside senior researchers and program implementers to make a meaningful impact on health equity and wellness outcomes for Black artists in Vermont by using the learnings to develop strong cross-sectoral partnerships between arts, health, and social justice organizations in Vermont.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Community Learning & Action Research Design & Management:
- In collaboration with the Senior Adviser team, co-lead the design, implementation, and analysis of a participatory research study centered on Black artists' experiences with health services and health equity in Vermont.
- Substantially contribute to the development and implementation of respectful, culturally responsive, and inclusive research methodologies, including focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and ethnographic observations.
- Utilize purposive and snowball sampling methods to recruit participants that reflect the diversity of Black artists in Vermont, including non-English speaking individuals through translation services.
- Coordinate and collaborate with community members, artists, health professionals, and social justice organizations in the design, implementation, interpretation, sharing of the research results, and development of the recommendations based on the research findings.
- Assist in training research assistants, and coordinate and supervise their work.
- Organize and facilitate focus groups, in-depth interviews, and participant observations to gather insights into the day-to-day experiences of Black artists.
- Work closely with the Senior Adviser for data analysis to analyze data to identify how intersecting identities—such as gender, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural backgrounds—impact health equity outcomes for Black artists.
- Synthesize findings into presentations, newsletters, exhibits, social media and other user-friendly formats for community audiences.
- Significantly contribute to co-authoring formal reports and publications for academic and professional audiences.
- Build and strengthen partnerships between CFF and other arts organizations, health service providers, and social justice organizations to improve health and wellness outcomes for Black artists.
- Work with CFF leadership to develop strategic collaborations with local, regional, and national organizations to meaningfully contribute to the national dialogue on how the arts can support health equity goals.
- Engage with members of the Vermont African American/African Diaspora Artists Network (VAAADAN) to ensure their voices are reflected in the action-research and learning process.
- Conduct outreach and organize participatory data collection events near artists’ homes and neighborhoods to ensure equitable access and participation.
- Facilitate community learning and feedback sessions to share research findings and co-develop solutions for health and wellness challenges faced by Black artists.
- Utilize a culturally responsive approach that incorporates the needs and perspectives of marginalized and underrepresented communities.
- Master’s degree or equivalent training and experience in public health, social science, community-based research, or a related field.
- Excellent qualitative research skills, including prior experience in designing and conducting focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, participatory research methods, and ethnographic observation.
- Good understanding of health equity, social justice, and the unique challenges faced by marginalized or under-represented communities (e.g. Black artists) in predominantly white environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build collaborative partnerships across sectors.
- Excellent writing skills, including proficiency in data analysis, report writing, and presenting complex information adapted to various audiences.
- Experience working with culturally diverse communities, especially Black and African-American communities.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead research studies from inception to completion.
- Commitment to social justice, health equity, and supporting the creative potential of marginalized artists.
- Eager to learn more about Black/African American artists and their unique opportunities and challenges in predominantly white settings.
- Familiarity with the arts and health sectors, and particularly the arts and health landscapes of Vermont.
8. Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include "Community Learning Manager" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Short-listed candidates will be requested to provide three professional references and samples of research reports or publications on which they are authors or co-authors.
Position open until filled.
____________
Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. is a Vermont 501c3 nonprofit organization founded and led by African American women. CFF is dedicated to preserving the historic Clemmons farm and serving as an educational model to help preserve other African American-owned land and cultural heritage, empowering Vermont's artists of the African diaspora, and creating an inclusive, multicultural community through African-American history, arts, and culture.
Job Title: Media and Communications Officer
Location: Clemmons Farm, Charlotte Vermont (Hybrid: some work must be carried out on the farm or in other Vermont locations; option to occasionally work remotely)
Compensation: $60,000 per year; full-time position.
Start date: As soon as possible
Position summary:
The Media and Communications Officer designs and supports the content for Clemmons Family Farm’s communications platforms, including our social media (FB, Instagram), newsletter, donor reports, annual reports, webpages, Eventbrite, and other public-facing communications. This position also engages with the members of the Vermont African-American/African Diaspora Artists Network (VAAADAN) to facilitate positive and empowering relationships between CFF and the members, and to foster a strong network with mutually supportive collaborations among members. The selected candidate must be eager to learn and share knowledge and appreciation of the cultures represented in the African diaspora with Vermont’s communities.
This is a hybrid position, with some duties carried out remotely, and other duties carried out on location at the Clemmons farm in Charlotte, Vermont or in other places in Vermont where CFF implements its community programs. The position reports directly to the Executive Director and requires significant collaboration, communication and coordination with the other team members of arts and culture programs, scheduled tours and site visits by visitors, and student field trips.
Duties:
Humanities in Place: This position dedicates 20% of billable time for work specifically on the Humanities in Place project to document project activities (e.g. document site visits, planning meetings with project stakeholders, project partners, and community members; and construction work at the Big Barn and Authentica buildings on the Clemmons Farm). This position will also produce public-facing communications about the project through CFF’s social media, blogs, and newsletters.
General Duties (for all CFF projects and programs):
Community-Building Communications (40%)
VAAADAN Communications and Outreach (20%):
Community Relations/Outreach (20%)
Event Management and Documentation (20%)
Terms:
Required Skills, Experience, and Attributes for this position:
OCTOBER 2, 2024 UPDATE: We have received many applications for the Media & Communications Officer position! We are pausing review of any new applications so that we have time to interview the candidates who have already applied.
Location: Clemmons Farm, Charlotte Vermont (Hybrid: some work must be carried out on the farm or in other Vermont locations; option to occasionally work remotely)
Compensation: $60,000 per year; full-time position.
Start date: As soon as possible
Position summary:
The Media and Communications Officer designs and supports the content for Clemmons Family Farm’s communications platforms, including our social media (FB, Instagram), newsletter, donor reports, annual reports, webpages, Eventbrite, and other public-facing communications. This position also engages with the members of the Vermont African-American/African Diaspora Artists Network (VAAADAN) to facilitate positive and empowering relationships between CFF and the members, and to foster a strong network with mutually supportive collaborations among members. The selected candidate must be eager to learn and share knowledge and appreciation of the cultures represented in the African diaspora with Vermont’s communities.
This is a hybrid position, with some duties carried out remotely, and other duties carried out on location at the Clemmons farm in Charlotte, Vermont or in other places in Vermont where CFF implements its community programs. The position reports directly to the Executive Director and requires significant collaboration, communication and coordination with the other team members of arts and culture programs, scheduled tours and site visits by visitors, and student field trips.
Duties:
Humanities in Place: This position dedicates 20% of billable time for work specifically on the Humanities in Place project to document project activities (e.g. document site visits, planning meetings with project stakeholders, project partners, and community members; and construction work at the Big Barn and Authentica buildings on the Clemmons Farm). This position will also produce public-facing communications about the project through CFF’s social media, blogs, and newsletters.
General Duties (for all CFF projects and programs):
Community-Building Communications (40%)
- Communications guidance and strategy: Review, update, and ensure consistent use of CFF’s communications guidelines and strategy.
- CFF Newsletter: Once a month, solicit and incorporate staff contributions and feedback to generate a professionally formatted newsletter and distribute via CFF listservs, CFF website, and social media. Coordinate with Communications and Development Director and other CFF staff about any key events, upcoming deadlines, announcements etc.
- CFF Social Media: Generate 5-10 social media posts per week to each of CFF’s platforms. Prompt CFF staff as needed to share photos and information to feature in social media posts. Follow all VAAADAN members on social media, as well as CFF’s allied organizations. Engage with community and network posts and send gratitude messages for online fundraisers.
- CFF Public Calendar: Manage CFF’s public calendar and post major community events
- Graphic Design: Design CFF’s educational and promotional materials, working closely with other CFF team members who will provide the copy.
- Press release: In consultation with the President and Executive Director, issue press releases and serve as point of contact for press inquiries.
- Reporting:
- Work in close collaboration with the President to develop and issue end-of-year annual highlights letter and mailing to Clemmons Family Farm’s extended community including writing, editing and creating graphics.
- Support the compilation, writing, and design of CFF’s annual report and its distribution to funders and key partners.
- Communications Audit: Lead and implement an annual audit of all CFF communication platforms in collaboration with other CFF staff. Audit will include establishing an annual social media calendar, soliciting feedback annually from staff on social media, and establishing annual goals to track our progress in strengthening communications and engagement with CFF's various communities.
VAAADAN Communications and Outreach (20%):
- Maintain regular communications with VAAADAN through the listserve, WhatsApp, and CFF's new VAAADAN digital platform, including Calls to Artists, news, updates, information, and professional development opportunities, grants, and paid opportunities. Work closely with CFF team members to design and implement systems soliciting member feedback and networking.
Community Relations/Outreach (20%)
- Receiving/Responding to General Mail: Open/sort and respond to electronic inquiries from the public on CFF’s general contact emails and social media.
- Outreach: Work in close collaboration with other CFF team members to plan and lead community outreach through relationship building, setting up and managing information and display tables at large events organized by other organizations
Event Management and Documentation (20%)
- Working in close collaboration with CFF team members, plan, coordinate, and manage CFF’s special events (heritage celebrations, on-farm community events, conferences, partner and community meetings)
- Capture images and video of CFF’s projects, events and programs for use on social media, website, newsletter, Eventbrite page, and other public-facing platforms
- Ensure solid documentation of grant-funded project activities, especially major projects (e.g. National Park Service- Historic Preservation, other funding supporting capital investments in the improvement of the historic buildings on the Clemmons farm, and major arts and humanities programming).
- Manage and strengthen CFF's digital media archives and files.
Terms:
- $60,000 per year; Payments will be made every two weeks
- 35 hours per week with an agreed schedule that must include some time on Saturdays or Sundays that is contingent on scheduled on-farm seasonal events.
- Employer contribution of 80% of monthly health insurance premiums up to a prorated maximum ceiling per year as determined in CFF's annual employee health insurance policy.
- Up to 26 days (208 hours) of accrued paid time off (“PTO”), which can be used for any purpose, including sick leave, vacation days, or personal days. PTO will be prorated and accrued monthly on your start date and each anniversary thereof. You will be entitled to use PTO only after a two-month waiting period commencing upon the start of your employment.
- Vacations and personal days must be scheduled in advance with the written authorization of the President
- Sick days used to provide care for others, or for routine medical or health appointments, should be scheduled in advance where reasonably practicable.
- A maximum of seven days (56 hours) of accrued, unused PTO may be carried over from year to year provided that you receive prior written authorization from the President and Executive Director to do so.
- 10 paid holiday leave days each year, when Clemmons Family Farm’s offices are officially closed and/or when US government offices are closed for a holiday.
- At-will employment.
Required Skills, Experience, and Attributes for this position:
- Outstanding writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in creative design using Adobe Illustrator, Canva, and other design software
- Demonstrated ability to create engaging content on social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
- Experience in creating engaging newsletters using an email marketing platform (i.e. Mailchimp, GiveButter, etc).
- Experience with, or demonstrated capacity to learn and use, Artificial Intelligence (Ai) to create communications content and materials.
- Must be able to take good-quality photographs and short videos, using a professional cell phone or digital camera equipment;
- Knack for storytelling, keen eye for design, and an ability to analyze what goes well with an audience and what doesn’t.
- High attention to detail.
- Able to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, and religion.
- Life experience living or working in communities of color, including fluency in Black/African American and African Diaspora cultural reference points.
- Emotional maturity, treats others with kindness, respect, and compassion.
- Demonstrated experience in event management
OCTOBER 2, 2024 UPDATE: We have received many applications for the Media & Communications Officer position! We are pausing review of any new applications so that we have time to interview the candidates who have already applied.
- Short-listed candidates will be asked to share work samples, contact information for three professional references, and to participate in one or more interviews with CFF team members.