ASAP Employment Opportunity: Program Coordinator, Growing Minds
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP)
Position: Program Coordinator: Growing Minds
Supervisor: Program Manager
Classification: Full Time = 40 hours
Purpose: The Program Coordinator will assist in the development and implementation of Growing Minds programming as part of the Growing Minds team.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and implement training/workshops for educators, farmers, community partners, volunteers, etc.
- Develop farm to school/preschool curriculum and promotional materials
- Identify and network with appropriate community partners – NC Extension, nonprofit organizations, institutions, etc.; maintain relationships with key partners
- Assist with grant writing and reporting
- Update Growing Minds website and materials
- Develop e-newsletters
- Give presentations and provide training to a wide range of groups
- Supervise interns/volunteers
- Keep records as required
- Assist in the design of programs
- Manage budgets of specific events or tasks
- Participate in staff meetings and other staff activities
- Participate in organizational planning
- Field initial public inquiries and requests
- 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 skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Google G-Suite platform (email, drive, docs, sheets)
- Graphic design
- Website maintenance
- Public speaking
- Ability to speak Spanish
- Ability to follow instructions and work within deadlines
- Works 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 GM 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 position 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.
