ASAP Employment Opportunity: Program Coordinator, Local Food Campaign
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP)
Position: Program Coordinator – Local Food Campaign
Supervisor: Program Manager
Classification: Full Time = 40 hours
Purpose: The Program Coordinator will assist in the development and implementation of food and farm healthy eating programming as part of the Local Food Campaign team.
- Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Outreach and engagement activities promoting local food, farms, and farmers markets
- Implement ASAP food and farm healthy eating activities and projects with healthcare providers, public health agencies, non-profits, and community groups
- Assist with design and facilitate ASAP wellness programing including workplace CSAs, farmers market promotions, and events
- Give presentations and provide training to a wide range of groups
- Provide support and outreach for ASAP’s Appalachian Grown™ program and Local Food Guide
- Assist with the design and implementation of promotional campaigns
- Assist with grant writing and reporting as needed
- Manage budgets of specific events or tasks
- Field initial public inquiries and requests
- Participate in staff meetings and other staff activities
- Represent the organization in a professional manner
- Complete reports accurately and on time
- Travel throughout the region as required by job duties
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, in all varieties
- Demonstrate the ability to be a problem solver and critical thinker
- Preferred Knowledge, skills & abilities
- Organizational and time management with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Google G-Suite platform (email, drive, docs, sheets)
- Public speaking
- Ability to speak Spanish
- Ability to follow instructions and work within deadlines
- Customer service-oriented attitude
- Work well in a team environment
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Required
Must be able to pass a background check
ASAP is currently a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Program.
Compensation
The salary is commensurate with an early-career position. Benefits include an employer match retirement plan, paid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays. Specific benefits are outlined in the employment offer letter.
To Apply
Email a cover letter, resume, and three references with the email subject line: 2020 LFC Coordinator to [email protected]. Please submit documents in PDF or Google Docs format. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants.
This posting will remain open until January 31, 2020.
Applications accepted only by email. Please do not call or come by the office.
ASAP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, creed, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
