ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE

Vermont Foodbank; Barre Town (VT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (100% employer-paid)

Dental (90% employer-paid)

Vision (100% paid)

Life Insurance (100% paid)

Short & Long Term Disability (100%paid

403(b) retirement plan

16 paid holidays

Vacation + Sick PTO accrual

Family & Medical Leave

Job summary

Vermont Foodbank in Barre, VT is seeking an Administrative Associate to greet visitors, answer calls, and support staff with essential administrative tasks. You will contribute to a welcoming environment for participants, volunteers, donors, and partners, while handling confidential information with care.

This full-time, in-person role reports to the Director-EPeC & Administration and participates in the organization’s mission to feed Vermonters with dignity and equity.

Qualifications

• Front-desk and guest-reception experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and provide front desk service.
• Answer calls and direct to resources.
• Support staff with administrative tasks.
• Handle multiple priorities with accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Organized

Job description

Company Description

Vermont Foodbank is the state’s largest hunger-relief organization and only food bank, providing nourishing food through a network of more than 300 community partners – food shelves, meal sites, senior centers, after-school programs, schools, and hospitals.

Administrative Associate

Vermont Foodbank

• Date September 10, 2026
• Location Barre, VT
• Category Nonprofit
• Job type Full-Time

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Vermont Foodbank is the state’s largest hunger-relief organization and only food bank, providing nourishing food through a network of more than 300 community partners – food shelves, meal sites, senior centers, after-school programs, schools, and hospitals.

Vermont Foodbank, a member of Feeding America, provides more than 14 million pounds of food annually to people throughout Vermont.

Job Description

Be a Welcoming Face of the Vermont Foodbank!

Join the Vermont Foodbank as an Administrative Associate and help create a welcoming experience for participants, volunteers, donors, community partners, and staff. We’re looking for a friendly, organized, and adaptable team member who enjoys helping people and supporting a meaningful mission.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome visitors and provide excellent front desk service.
• Answer calls and connect people with the right resources.
• Support staff with administrative and EPeC-related tasks.
• Balance multiple priorities with accuracy and confidentiality.

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, professional, and organized.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a busy environment.

Why join us?

Because you’ll do work that matters. Be part of an equity-minded organization working to ensure everyone in Vermont has enough food every day!

This full time, hourly, and in person position based out of the Barre office and reports to the Director-EPeC & Administration.

The Vermont Foodbank’s work culture is progressive, forward thinking, and equity minded. Staff can fully develop their potential in a variety of ways: as organizational leaders, in shaping programs and advocacy efforts, and in working towards a future where everyone in Vermont has enough food every day.

Compensation & Benefits

• The pay range for this position is set between $53,570 to $58,589 annually.
• Health insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Dental (90% employer-paid)
• Vision, Life Insurance (100% paid)
• Short & Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after 1 year
• 16 paid holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s)
• Vacation + Sick PTO accrual, 5 personal PTO days each year
• Paid Family & Medical Leave, paid bereavement, paid jury duty & civic engagement leave

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and seek to bring our values of diversity and inclusion to our hiring process. Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $25.75 - $28.17