Vermont Way Foods™

INTRODUCTION

Vermont is known for open, lush farmland and great food crafted from this land. Vermont’s fresh foods are award winning and sought out by food lovers and visitors to the Green Mountain State. To help ensure the success of hardworking farmers and talented makers of Vermont food well into the future, we need to build demand and connect consumers throughout the northeast to Vermont’s great foods. The Vermont Food Hub Collaborative, L3C,* is seeking a Director of Brand and Business Development to drive this demand creation through strategic leadership, sales savvy and marketing knowhow. If you have these talents, a passion for great food and for doing right by farmers and food makers, we’d love to hear from you.

*Member hubs include Food Connects, Intervale Center, Center for an Agricultural Economy, and Green Mountain Farm Direct

About The Vermont Food Hub Collaborative (“the Collaborative”)

The Collaborative’s (dba Vermont Way Foods™) mission is to bring more incredible food to consumers and help Vermont farm and food businesses thrive.

The Collaborative Aims To:

1.     Create new regional market opportunities for Vermont farmers and food makers in a way that is transparent and equitable;

2.     Increase sales of locally grown products by developing an expanded distribution network and implementing a collective marketing strategy;

3.     Represent all Vermont farms and value-added food producers, regardless of size.

Once achieved, these aims will increase efficiencies, create demand and market opportunities, and increase sales and financial success for food hubs, farms, and other food system businesses.

Our Measures of Success:

1.     The Vermont Way Foods brand connects to target consumers throughout the market.

2.     Members are able to access greatly expanded markets on behalf of their constituent farmers & value-added food makers, and both groups enjoy increased sales.

3.     The operations and management of the Collaborative are well-planned; with clear expectations for members and contractors;

4.     Risks are actively managed, and opportunities are prioritized;

5.     A full dashboard of Key Performance Indicators aligned with the business plan, including both financial and market demand metrics, is maintained and effectively communicated to all stakeholders.

The Vermont Food Hub Collaborative, L3C, (dba Vermont Way Foods™) is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of experience and perspective to enrich our work. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, ancestry, place of birth, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, age, crime victim status, health coverage status, HIV status, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.