ACORN's mission is 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 does its work on the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the Abenaki and Mahican people.

We’re Hiring!

Two great opportunities to join a growing, dynamic team that is working towards building the local foodshed of our dreams. 

Development Manager

This role will work closely with the Executive Director to grow and implement ACORN’s development plan. The Development Manager is responsible for leading ACORN’s fundraising strategy to sustain the organization while it builds a strong and just local foodshed in Vermont’s Champlain Valley. The DM will be responsible for overseeing fundraising efforts including donor relations, stewardship and business sponsorships. They will develop systems and ensure objectives for current and prospective donors (individuals, businesses, foundations, and government) that meet the organization’s financial, programmatic, and long-term priorities. The DM is responsible for stewarding donor relationships and supporting grant applications.

This role is an opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving organization, and to work with a small team of people who are passionate and dedicated to the work of increasing farm viability as well as access to local food for all members of our community.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the position is open until filled. The start date will be in April 2026.

Food Hub Warehouse Coordinator

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.

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.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the position is open until filled. The start date will be in May 2026.

Photos from our 2025 Annual Meeting

Thanks to the 100+ community members who joined us to celebrate another year in local food! In addition to eating a fantastic meal provided by Janis and Jason and The Farmstand Cafe, and recapping ACORN’s highlights from the last year, we heard poetry from Caitlin, sang with Moira and Joanna and heard stories from:

• Thelma Gomez, Migrant Justice (Statewide)

• Changchang Ma, The Knoll Farm and Climate Action Fellow at Middlebury College (Middlebury)

• Ava Murphey, Jump Rope Farm (New Haven)

• Jacob Powsner, Baird Farm (Chittenden)

• Ellie, Foxglove Farm (Leicester)

We look forward to another year of collaboration, connection and moving more local food in 2026!