Bugbee Senior Center is a local nonprofit community center offering services and programs for seniors in the Hartford, Vermont area. Our mission is to help older adults live active and independent lives. We offer services to help seniors age well – however they choose to do so. Programs include Meals on Wheels, social lunches, workshops, classes, fitness programs, and social services. We welcome all seniors, regardless of their level of need or ability to pay for services.
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), aka “Farm to Family” provides greater access to services and socialization for older adults and improves access to farmers markets and roadside stands through transportation coordination for program participants. The goal of the program is to increase the number of older adults who redeem coupons, thereby improving their nutrition security and strengthening the local food system.
We are seeking a temporary Outreach Associate to administer the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program from June 1 to September 30. This could be you if:
This is a temporary position to help pilot the program in partnership with the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living. Work locations include Bugbee Senior Center and area farmers markets. We are an equal opportunity, friendly, and welcoming organization. Working here is rewarding, and you’ll be doing your part to keep the Upper Valley a great place to live – at any age. Anybody who is interested in the position regardless of experience or any other factor should consider applying.
Great teammates come from many places, including places we wouldn’t think to look. The hiring process is broad and inclusive, and we aim to be as free from bias as possible. We don’t want to see your resume or even know who you are until we feel that your skills and approach are a good fit for the job — and until you decide that we’re a good fit for you, too! Applicants will be sent a set of questions or tasks, and those will be evaluated anonymously by the hiring team. Selected candidates will then be invited to interview. Anybody who is interested in the position regardless of experience or any other factor should consider applying.
We will hold a live Online Q&A Briefing via Zoom on Thursday, April 11 at 2:00 pm to answer questions about this role and the application process. You may also send questions in advance to employment@bugbeecenter.org. A recording will be posted to this page for those who cannot attend at that time. If you still have unanswered questions, please reach out to employment@bugbeecenter.org.
Bugbee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We warmly welcome anyone who would bring a new perspective to our team to apply for this role.