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Job Openings At Clemmons Family Farm

Clemmons Family Farm is seeking a Creative Placemaking Site Manager/Grounds Keeper 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.

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. Reliability, punctuality, and consistency in reporting to work are an important part of the job, as are general handyperson skills (light maintenance and repairs in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical).

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

Oversee and coordinate the security and maintenance of the historic buildings on the Clemmons farm through hands-on routine work and through overseeing work or professional contractors.
Ensure that the indoor venues are orderly (sweeping, dusting, organizing chairs, returning items to their proper places).
Conduct minor day-to-day maintenance and repairs (light carpentry, light plumbing, well water treatment, replace light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.).
Procure and prepare materials, equipment and supplies for meetings, workshops and events as needed, including weekly procurement runs by car for Farm supplies and coordinating logistics with collaborating artists.
Support management of in-house Google Calendar and public-facing calendar of key on-farm programs and events.
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, overseeing parking, and ensuring event flow during events.
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.).
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).
Respond to booking requests for public speaking engagements and venue rentals, and create asystem to track status of bookings.
Show the Barn House, Authentica, Big Barn, Main House, and other farm venues to prospective clients interesting in renting venues on the Farm.
Work with and help coordinate occasional community service volunteers with their tasks on the farm.

Groundskeeping:

Ensure that the farm grounds are routinely maintained and orderly (light pruning, raking leaves, removing fallen branches, disposing of trash, shoveling snow off stairs and walkways, sprinkle salt as needed to remove ice, pick up random trash); and schedule/oversee work of professional landscaping contractors.
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.

Visitor Engagement:

Maintain online visitors' log, 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 scheduled visits.
Maintain farm staff and visitor vehicle logs, ensuring that all vehicles on the farm are logged.
Actively promote the organization's policies for safety and security on the farm, alerting management to any concerns.
Manage in-house Google Calendar and public-facing calendar of key on-farm program events.
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.
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.).
Work with and help coordinate occasional community service volunteers with their tasks on the farm.

Additional Responsibilities:

All Clemmons Family Farm employees are required to comply with the organization’s safety and security policies and procedures on the farm, and to respect the confidentiality of our work with artists, farmers, and other community members.
Punctuality, reliability, and responsiveness are required for this position.
Participation in team meetings and team work sessions to plan the action-research, compile and analyze the data, and prepare reports.

Terms

$70,000 per year; Payments will be made every two weeks.
40 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.
Mileage reimbursement for work-related trips for procurement runs at 70 cents per mile (or current government reimbursement rate).
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.
- 11 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;
Three professional references;
Demonstratable knowledge and skills in light carpentry, plumbing, lawn care, and other general contractor abilities related to minor maintenance and repairs;
Valid driver's license with own reliable transportation to/from the Clemmons farm in Charlotte;
Must have regular access to, and be able to use internet, 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;
Able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds;
Able to walk up and down stairs and on uneven outdoor turf;
Punctual, consistent, and reliable for work.

To apply:
• 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, will have a criminal record background check, and will participate in one or more interviews with CFF team members.

Job Title: Community Learning Officer
Organization: Clemmons Family Farm
Compensation: $60,000/full-time position.

Location: Vermont (Hybrid: On-location work in Vermont; occasional work based on the Clemmons Farm in Charlotte; plus some remote work options)

Anticipated Start Date: April 2, 2025.

About Clemmons Family Farm, Inc.
Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, Vermont. We are committed to preserving African-American and African diaspora heritage through arts, culture, farming, and community-building. The organization is fast-moving, and in an early start-up phase that requires each member of the staff to commit to being flexible, hard-working, and ready to build the organization together and advance Clemmons Family Farm’s mission.

The ideal candidate will share our passion for preserving African-American heritage, empowering Vermont’s artists who have special expertise in African diaspora cultures, and nurturing an inclusive community in Vermont. The candidate will be highly organized, proactive, comfortable managing multiple responsibilities, and have a strong work ethic to get the job done and done well.

Position Summary
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on health equity and wellness outcomes for Black artists in Vermont by using the learnings from an action-research project to develop strong cross-sectoral partnerships between arts, health, and social justice organizations in Vermont.

The Community Learning Officer will join a dynamic team leading a groundbreaking action-research and learning initiative that explores the intersections of health equity, social capital, and the lived experiences of Black artists in Vermont. The Community Learning Officer will play a critical role in supporting the development and implementation of action-research that informs collaborations between nonprofit organizations working in the arts, health, and social justice. This role focuses on understanding how the enabling environment and systemic barriers affect the wellbeing and artistic potential of Black artists, while also investigating the role of Black-led arts organizations in fostering Black artists’ social capital, resilience, and platforms to thrive.

Responsibilities
The Community Learning Officer is responsible for the tasks set forth below. This is not an exclusive list. The Community Learning Officer may be called upon to perform other tasks not set forth here.

Community Learning & Action Research Design & Implementation:

Under the guidance of the Senior Adviser team, support the design, implementation, andanalysis of a participatory research study centered on Black artists' experiences with health services, health equity, and social capital 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.
Travel throughout Vermont, as required, to recruit and interview action-research participants who 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.
Participate in training, along with any other research assistants, and help coordinate the training as needed.

2. Data Collection & Analysis, and Sharing Findings:

Help organize and facilitate focus groups, in-depth interviews, and participant observations to gather insights into the day-to-day experiences of Black artists.
Support the Senior Adviser team, as needed, 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.
Contribute to co-authoring formal reports and publications for academic and professional audiences.

3. Collaboration & Partnerships:

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.

4. Community Engagement:

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.

5. Additional Responsibilities:

All Clemmons Family Farm employees are required to comply with the organization’s policies for safety and security on the farm, and to respect the confidentiality of our work with artists, farmers, and other community members.
Punctuality, reliability, and responsiveness are required for this position.
Participation in team meetings and team work sessions to plan the action-research, compile and analyze the data, and prepare reports.

6. Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience in public health, social science, community-based research, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience- and/or willingness to learn- in designing and conducting focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, storytelling circles, and other participatory research and community engagement methods.
Good understanding of health equity, social justice, and the unique challenges faced by Black artists in predominantly white environments.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with people from diverse backgrounds.
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.
Familiarity with Vermont’s arts and health landscape;
Must be a resident of Vermont;
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and be willing and able to drive to different locations in Vermont to conduct interviews, focus groups, or meetings with artists and community partners.

7. Desired Skills:

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.

8. Reports:

Reports directly to Executive Director and indirectly to the Senior Adviser team

9. Compensation package:

$60,000/year salary (full-time position);
Employer contribution of 80% of prorated monthly health insurance premiums, paid on a monthly basis, up to a maximum prorated 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.
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.

10. Application Process:
Clemmons Family Farm, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include "Community Learning Officer" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Short-listed candidates will be requested to provide three professional references.

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%)

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.

Additional Responsibilities:

All Clemmons Family Farm employees are required to comply with the organization’s policies for safety and security on the farm, and to respect the confidentiality of our work with artists, farmers, and other community members.
Punctuality, reliability, and responsiveness are required for this position.
Participation in team meetings and team work sessions to plan the action-research, compile and analyze the data, and prepare reports.

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

Short-listed candidates will be asked to share work samples, contact information for three professional references, will have a criminal record background check, and will participate in one or more interviews with CFF team members.