Job: Executive Director for the Neighboring Food Co-op Association, Vermont

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The Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA) has an immediate need for an Executive Director. This membership organization of consumer cooperatives seeks to assist our regional food cooperatives in creating a healthy local
food system and an integrated, vibrant cooperative sector. This exciting position will take a five year old volunteer organization to the next stage of development by establishing a new cooperative organization. Reporting to the NFCA Steering Committee, you will work with many cooperatives and Food System partners in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience related to local economic  initiatives; experience in working with New England food systems projects and involvement with policy initiatives associated with local food systems; experience in managing a non-profit organization; familiarity with and
experience in working with consumer cooperatives; be able to travel; be computer and Internet literate and be willing to work a flexible schedule, which includes some weekends. This is a full time, salaried position, and includes benefits. If you would like to join us as we build this dynamic new organization and are qualified for the available position, then we encourage you to submit a resume and cover letter by 3/29/10 to: Glenn Lower, Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, 1 Washington Street, Middlebury, Vermont 05753. Phone 802-388-7276 and email gm@middleburycoop.com