Local Food Access Coordinator

Dept:            Park                                                                                                                                                                   

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

$13.00 per hour

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate professional work planning, organizing, coordinating and directing outreach and educational programs related to increasing awareness/utilization of the Richmond Farmers Market by underserved populations in Richmond, assist in the implementation of the SNAP Double Dollars Program, and assist in the planning and execution of weekly Markets for the Richmond Farmers Market and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Richmond Farmers Market Coordinator.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Assist in organizing, leading, promoting and evaluating educational/outreach efforts relating to local food

Work with a diverse group of farmers, community groups, and other partners to improve local food access.

Assist in organizing and overseeing cooking demonstrations at Market

Assist in organizing and maintaining necessary supplies for programs/activities

Provide daily interaction with users to provide consistent high-quality experience

Assist in the setup, running, and breakdown of Markets on all Saturday mornings

Support and assist participants, volunteers and staff while in program activities

Support Market Coordinator in record-keeping and reporting duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision, multitask, and complete assignments effectively; working knowledge of community organizing and farmers market management; ability to speak conversational Spanish, translate written Spanish and interpret between English and Spanish for Spanish speaking customers at the market strongly desired though not required t; working knowledge of the principles, rules, techniques, materials, and equipment required for a variety of special events and recreational activities; skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public; ability to work independently and problem solve; ability to work with committees as part of a team; ability to organize information and events and handle confidential data with professional discretion; ability to work on evenings and weekends as necessary and to travel to vendors; ability to exercise diplomatic conflict resolution; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, department heads and management, other departments, outside agencies, vendors, and the general public.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED and moderate experience in organizing large-scale events, workshops, or meetings, in local foods production, parks, advocating for local farming and local farm products with some staff supervision, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This works requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and tasting or smelling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Multiligual-Translate between English and Spanish

Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for position.

Valid driver's license in the State of Indiana.