The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets’ Agriculture Development Division is looking for an individual with interest in grant and contract management to support the Division in cultivating a thriving, dynamic agriculture and food system in Vermont and the Northeast. This position will play a key role in helping provide financial assistance to many agriculture and food-based businesses. This position will work directly with program management staff supporting the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program and the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, advancing the goals of strengthening Vermont’s food sector and the sustainability of Northeast dairy businesses. This position joins a passionate and engaged team and offers the opportunity to contribute toward strategic initiatives, collaborative conversations, and critical investments that improve food security and viability of the working landscape. 
 
Skills or experience in the following areas will be helpful in this role:     

• Grants and/or contracts administration 
• Communication, oral and written 
• Providing technical and/or procedural training and support 
• Microsoft applications, including Excel 

 Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Administration of the grants management system 
• Administrative and technical support to internal and external stakeholders, including agency/department staff, grantees, contractors and consultants 
• Providing guidance and training to agency or department staff on granting and contracting processes and procedures, including state and federal requirements 
• Participation in the application review process, including sharing knowledge of various agricultural industries 
• Preparation and processing of agreements and amendments  
• Responding to questions and offering general applicant assistance 
• Engagement in continuous process improvement efforts to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in grants management 
• Compiling applicant and awardee data for reporting requirements and capturing programmatic impacts 

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds who bring enthusiasm and excellence to their work. Curiosity and a willingness to learn are key to success on our team. This entry-level role is ideal for an individual who can work under direction within a collaborative team.  

This position is based in Montpelier, VT. The Agriculture Development Division operates in a hybrid work environment, combining office work and working from home. Telework options are available to employees. Fully remote work is not an option for this position. 

 
This classified limited service position is funded by a USDA grant for one year and may be extended contingent on funding.