ACORN Food Hub Warehouse Coordinator

The Addison County Relocalization Network (ACORN), founded in 2009, is a small non-profit with the mission to promote the growth and health of local food and agriculture in Vermont’s Champlain Valley by providing support to our farmers and food producers, engaging in food education and ensuring access to healthy food for all members of our community. ACORN is a catalyst for developing local, sustainable and collaborative solutions that adapt to community needs. The ACORN Food Hub is in its fourth year of operation offering aggregation, storage and distribution for local producers. Through its Online Market, the ACORN Food Hub aggregates and distributes hyper local food from over 50 farms and value-added vendors to wholesale customers in western Vermont and eastern New York.

This is a part time, in-person position based out of Middlebury. Special consideration will be given to candidates within a 1 hour driving distance of Middlebury.

Purpose:
The Warehouse Coordinator will work in collaboration with another warehouse coordinator and assist in developing and operating ACORN’s Food Hub in Middlebury, VT. The Food Hub Coordinator primarily reports to the Food Hub Operations Manager, although some tasks related to customer service and order fulfillment will be directed by the Food Hub Account Manager. The primary components of this position include warehouse operations and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
The Warehouse Coordinator works collaboratively with the ACORN Food Hub team to successfully implement operations, increase efficiency and productivity, and make deliveries around the Champlain Valley. The Coordinator helps maintain the warehouse facility, van and equipment infrastructure, food safety standards, quality management programs, and wholesale order fulfillment. This position works within the ACORN Food Hub team to enhance systems for increased efficiency, quality, and safety in all aspects of the program. This position assists in inventory management, product receiving, order fulfillment and delivery, and logistics planning. Opportunities to work on other tasks may be possible based on the Coordinator’s interests.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
ACORN will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of their work to the degree we can do so.

Work Conditions

• This position is based in the ACORN Food Hub facility in Middlebury, VT
• Availability to work online Tuesday afternoons for one hour and at the Food Hub from 9 am to 5 pm every Wednesday
• The potential ability and flexibility to work on Fridays from 9 or 10am to 1 or 2pm
• Occasional off-hours responsibilities, meetings, and events (with advance notice)

Physical Demands

• This position entails minimal use of a laptop computer
• Ability to drive continuously for up to 5 hours at a time
• Ability to drive a cargo van in various weather conditions; awareness of unsafe driving conditions
• Ability to work physically demanding days that may last 8+ hours
• Ability to safely and repetitively lift 50 pounds

Required Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized with excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Enjoy working collaboratively and are also happy working independently
• Enthusiastic about the mission of ACORN, sustainability, food access and food justice
• Proficient in the use of Google Workspace, Slack and Zoom
• Interested and able to learn new computer-based software quickly and thoroughly
• Personable, customer-oriented, comfortable interacting with a broad range of people
• Capable of handling many tasks and managing several priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines, upholding accuracy and performance expectations
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• A smart phone equipped with data and gps

Preferred Qualifications

• Relationships with/ knowledge of food producers and buyers in Vermont’s Champlain Valley
• General knowledge of the sustainable food and agriculture sector
• Familiarity with the geographical area of our delivery services
• Own a functioning laptop
• Familiarity with warehouse systems and cold storage infrastructure/mechanics
• Experience with basic vehicle maintenance and care
• Experience with food safety best practices and product handling protocols

Compensation and Benefits:

• This is a part-time position (15 hours/week) with in-person operations needed weekly throughout the year
• Compensation is $20-$22/ hour depending on experience
• Up to 13 days accrued paid time off in the first year
• 12 paid annual holidays
• Remote worker reimbursement is available at $0.75 per hour worked, up to $30/week
• ACORN will provide reimbursement for approved out-of-pocket expenses

This job description reflects the general nature of the work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties may evolve based on organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ACORN 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, ancestry, national origin, disability, genetic
information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, 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.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Jess and Abby at market@acornvt.org. Alternatively, applicants may choose to submit a creative portfolio that conveys lived experience and desire to effect change in the food system. Please write “{{YOURNAME}} Application for ACORN Food Hub Coordinator” in the Subject Line. Tell us what you love most about supporting your local food shed! Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the position is open until filled. The starting date will be in May 2026.