Jump to a section below: I. Volunteer II. Employment III. Visit Iv. keep in touch READY TO HELP? VOLUNTEER JOIN OUR TEAM The Intervale Conservation Nursery, Intervale Gleaning & Food Rescue and our summer community event Summervale wouldn’t be the same without volunteers. We also rely on volunteers around the office, the web, trails and in our gardens. Volunteering at the Intervale Center is easy: INDIVIDUALS: First, fill out our Volunteer Information Form (required). Volunteers under the age of 18 should fill out this application form that requires a parent or guardian signature and email it to christine@intervale.org. Please read the Waiver of Liability and General Safety rules here. Now you’re ready to sign up for upcoming volunteer shifts. Click below to be taken to Sign Up Genius and sign up for your shift. SIGN ME UP! If you sign up for our volunteer newsletter (below), we will also be in touch by email about new opportunities as they come available! Email Christine Badalamenti Smith at christine@intervale.org with any questions! GROUPS At the Intervale Center, we provide meaningful, fun, and well-organized volunteer opportunities that allow groups to engage in their community food system in tangible ways. Your volunteer time will: Improve food access by gleaning and distributing fresh vegetables Keep the one-and-only Intervale maintained for free public use Improve Vermont and Lake Champlain’s water quality by tending to native tree stock Celebrate Vermont’s vibrant food system Volunteer activities are led by knowledgeable, experienced program staff that orient and support each volunteer group throughout the day. To set up a volunteer opportunity or for more information, contact: Christine Badalamenti Smith at christine@intervale.org or 802-660-0440 x101 (for non-corporate groups), or Melanie Katz at melanie@intervale.org or 802-660-0440 x113 (for corporate groups) The People's Farm is a 1.5 acre educational growing space at the Intervale Center where food is grown for the Fair Share - a free CSA available to income-eligible families. This growing season we are looking for folks who are interested in learning farming skills, working in community, and helping out their neighbors to volunteer at The People's Farm. Folks who can commit at least 4hrs/week will receive a free weekly share of vegetables. More info on how to get involved here. SIGN UP TO HEAR ABOUT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates about volunteering at the Intervale Center SIGN UP We respect your privacy. BACK TO TOP EMPLOYMENT Check out our job openings, internship opportunities, and work-study positions below. Interested in hands-on farm work? Please visit our list of farms to contact an Intervale farm directly. JOB OPENINGS Staff Accountant The Intervale Center in Burlington, Vermont seeks a part-time Staff Accountant to join our growing mission-based organization. The primary responsibility of this new position is to provide excellent financial support to the entire organization and support employee benefits administration. This position has potential to grow into a full-time position as our organization continues to invest in strong finance, human resources, business administration, and systems development. An ideal candidate has at least four years of accounting experience, seeks continual improvements and streamlines processes, is clear in their written and verbal communications, and is excited to join an existing team of two finance professionals. Click here for a full job description with instructions on how to apply! Marketing & Communications Manager The Intervale Center seeks an experienced, mission-driven Marketing and Communications Manager to join our team in Burlington, Vermont. The Marketing and Communications Manager will develop, lead, and sustain comprehensive marketing and communications strategies, with strong branding and compelling storytelling via digital and print communications. They will manage social media and websites and create communications collateral while continually improving our marketing and communications strategies through analysis and stakeholder feedback. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced marketing and design professional to support the marketing and communications of the Intervale Center and our highly impactful programs and enterprises. Click here for a full job description with instructions on how to apply! Food Hub Operations Associate The Intervale Center seeks an enthusiastic Food Hub Operations Associate to work collaboratively with the Intervale Food Hub team to successfully implement operations, increase efficiency and productivity of the operations, and grow the demand for our products and services. The Operations Associate will help maintain the Intervale Food Hub facility, trucks and equipment infrastructure, food safety standards and quality management programs, and customer order fulfillment. An ideal candidate has operations management experience, preferably in a food-related business, knowledge of food quality standards, a positive attitude, patience, creativity, and a great sense of humor. Click here for a full job description with instructions on how to apply! INTERNSHIPS We’re sorry but there are no openings at this time. WORK-STUDY POSITIONS We’re sorry but there are no openings at this time. BACK TO TOP PLAN A VISIT The Intervale is open to the public 365 days a year. Stop by the information kiosk at the Intervale Center’s offices to orient yourself and enjoy hiking, skiing or bike riding in the Intervale (be sure to lock up your valuables!). If you are interested in visiting farms in the Intervale, you can contact them directly here. Click here for a trail map and get ski conditions here! PUBLIC TOURS Join us at the Intervale Center to learn about the Intervale’s rich agricultural history and innovative programs and visit the Intervale Conservation Nursery greenhouses, the Intervale Food Hub barn, and the Intervale farmer complex. Public tours provide a general overview of our programs, are geared towards the Burlington community, and are subject to scheduling changes. If you are traveling to Burlington for a tour or have more specific questions or needs, please choose a private tour. Public tours are free and open to the community and last about an hour. Free public tours typically take place at 10 AM on the 4th Friday of the month from April – October (April 2020 Update: Due to COVID-19 safe social distancing guidelines, in-person tours have been suspended until further notice). Meet at the Intervale Center offices (the red brick building on the right-hand side of Intervale Road, just past Gardener’s Supply Co.) Advance reservations required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Christine Badalamenti Smith at christine@intervale.org. CONSULTING & PRIVATE TOURS April 2020 Update: Due to COVID-19 safe social distancing guidelines, in-person tours have been suspended until further notice. We look forward to welcoming visitors for tours soon! Each year, we work with groups from around the world who want to learn about and replicate the Intervale Center’s work to the benefit of community food systems everywhere. We offer our expertise to help individuals, organizations and communities in the following ways: Basic Tour: One-hour guided tours take guests through our historic farmstead to our greenhouse complex and farmer barn. Along the way, we share the history and evolution of Intervale Center work, with special emphasis on current programs. Cost is $100 for up to 15 people and $200 for up to 30 people. Basic+ Tour: Spend two hours with Intervale Center staff getting a basic tour plus a deeper dive into our programmatic work, which can be catered to specific interests. Cost is $200 for up to 15 people for a two hour tour. Phone consultation: We are happy to spend 15-20 minutes talking to you about our work free of charge. Beyond that, we offer phone consultation at an hourly rate of $50/hour. Half Day Session - Program Specific Consultation: We offer one-on-one support to help you develop and implement your own food systems programming through a half-day on-site consulting session that includes a tour, deep dive and consulting with program staff for $400. Extended sessions at the Intervale Center: If you’re looking for a more immersive experience, Intervale Center staff will spend a day with your organization. An eight-hour day includes an in-depth discussion with our Executive Director, presentations by program staff, an extended tour and meetings with farmers. Pricing available upon request. Speaking engagements and support at your site: We travel nationally and internationally to share the Intervale Center story and support your efforts on the ground where you are. These visits are customized by client, and we will work with you to put together a program that fits your needs. Pricing available upon request. Please fill out an inquiry form to start setting up your tour or consultation with the Intervale Center. Minimum two weeks advance notice required for all on-site tours. Contact Christine Badalamenti Smith at 802-660-0440 x101 with questions about extended sessions or speaking engagements. BACK TO TOP KEEP IN TOUCH SUBSCRIBE Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. SIGN UP We respect your privacy. STAFF DIRECTORY RESEARCH EMPLOYMENT IN THE NEWS FAQ DONATE SUBSCRIBE Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates.