The University of Vermont Seeks Grant Program Assistant
Position Title
Grant Program Assistant
Position Summary
The University of Vermont seeks a Grant Program Assistant for the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which is funded by the USDA. See http://www.northeastsare.org/
This position will assist individual grant program coordinators, each with unique annual cycles of activities, to coordinate the application process manage review of applications and support the setup and management of awarded projects.
Job Description
This is a 12-month, full-time position with full benefits, partially based in the S. Burlington office of UVM Extension, available on 1/24/22. Northeast SARE is committed to engaging agricultural communities of color and others that are socially disadvantaged in our regional agricultural systems. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree and one to three years of experience or equivalent qualifications and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with different timelines, and to complete projects in a timely manner.
For a full job description and to complete an application go to http://www.uvmjobs.com/, posting #S3166PO.
Application review will begin on November 22nd and interviews will take place in early or mid-December. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.