Jobs
Alabama
Farm Assistant
Snow's Bend Farm - Coker, Alabama (posted 7/31/10)
The farm assistant helps with crop production as well as distribution and marketing. He/she is responsible for CSA deliveries, vending at farmer's markets, and assisting with all aspects of crop production and distribution.
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Farm Worker
Snow's Bend Farm - Coker, Alabama (posted 8/9/10)
Farm workers help with all of the tasks associated with crop production as well as some distribution.
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California
AmeriCorps Representatives
Veggielution - San Jose, California (posted 8/9/10)
Will work closely with the Farm Manager to help with all aspects of running the farm, including facilitating volunteer workdays, food distribution, and taking the lead on some farm projects.
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Associate Director
Community Agroecology Network - Santa Cruz, California (posted 5/20/10)
Will work closely with the Co-Executive Directors, the staff and our partner organizations to build the organization, further develop the network and promote CAN's mission and programs. The position requires a diverse skill set and the ideal candidate will possess a range of skills in fund development, program management, intercultural relationships and sustainable community development.
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Co-Garden Teacher and Manager
Marin Primary and Middle School - Larkspur, California (posted 8/9/10)
Responsible for maintaining the Outdoor Education Center garden and creating/teaching innovative curriculum to Pre-K-8th grade along with a teaching partner.
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Development Director
Chez Panisse Foundation - Berkeley, California (posted 6/8/10)
Seeking a Development Director to direct and manage CPF's development efforts including but not limited to: foundation and individual donor work; corporate sponsorship; event planning; and mail and web programs.
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Edible Schoolyard Berkeley Director
Chez Panisse Foundation - Berkeley, California (posted 8/9/10)
Responsible for the leadership, development, and management of the ESYB program.
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Equity Building Programs Manager
California FarmLink - Sebastopol, California (posted 8/9/10)
Oversees the operation of a growing program that helps beginning and under-served farmers & ranchers by providing funds to start up or expand their agricultural operations.
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Facilities Assistant
UC Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, California (posted 5/20/10)
Responsibilities include:
Assisting with basic production system maintenance including harvest, weed removal, orchard brush removal and bird netting repair and maintenance
Assisting with field harvests and data collection from research trials
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Facilities Manager
UC Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, California (posted 5/20/10)
Responsibilities include:
Supervise the Field Production Manager in all aspects of crop production and site maintenance
Supervise two Garden Site Managers in all aspects of garden production and site maintenance
Supervise student workers and/or work study workers in all aspects of site and facility maintenance
Maintain Organic Certification through California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
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Farm Manager
Heaven and Earth Farm - Nevada City, California (posted 6/4/10)
See listing for details.
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Farm To School Program Director
Community Alliance with Family Farmers - Central Coast, Bay Area or Davis, California (posted 7/31/10)
Farm to School is a comprehensive approach to nutrition education, teaching children about where their food is grown, how to prepare farm-fresh foods, and the benefits of healthy eating. The ultimate goal is for school-aged children to be nourished by fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms.
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Garden Manager
Noyo Food Forest - Fort Bragg, California (posted 6/18/10)
Responsibilities include:
-Planning and design of garden
-Research organic growing techniques, tools, and practices.
-Keep a planting log and crop rotations plan.
-Create seeding schedule and production plan for garden and nursery.
-Create and maintain up to date map of garden.
-Planting, maintaining and harvesting from the garden.
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Herd Manager
Toluma Farms, Inc. - Petaluma, California (posted 5/24/10)
In addition to herd health/reproduction and management of the dairy herd, make decisions pertaining to day-to day operation, such as when an animal needs to be treated or bred, call veterinarians or service personnel. Decide whether a tank of milk must be dumped, when and what feed to order, what repairs and upkeep should be performed. Solve problems concerned with herd health, failure of milking equipment or outside equipment, nutrition and pasture management.
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Human Resources Manager
Veritable Vegetable - San Francisco, California (posted 8/9/10)
Will serve as an integral member of Veritable Vegetable's executive management team. Responsible for developing, implementing and managing systems to ensure fair, consistent, legal employment practices in hiring, development , retention, health and safety.
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Interim Executive Director
Collective Roots - Palo Alto, California (posted 5/29/10)
Responsibilities include:
Fiscal and development management (40%): administer internal organization plans to meet grant deliverables and fundraising goals, grant writing and grants management.
Organizational administration (30%): provide strategic leadership and drive the execution of Collective Roots' mission and vision.
Director of Community Programs (20%): manage community programs, including the Backyard Gardener Network, EPA Fresh Checks and free cooking classes.
Community development and relationship building (10%): serve as the primary contact to funders, partners and collaborating agencies.
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Intern
Oakland School Food Alliance - Oakland, California (posted 6/13/10)
See listing for responsibilities.
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Office Manager
Marin Organic - Pt. Reyes Station, California (posted 8/9/10)
Works with the directors of the organization to support them in their directorial duties, performs operational duties for the Marin Organic School Lunch and Gleaning Program and assists other staff with program support as needed. The ideal candidate is an affable, flexible and meticulous multi-tasker with an affinity for local food and agriculture.
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Outside Sales Representative
GreenLeaf - San Francisco, California (posted 6/15/10)
The Outside Sales Representative will share the San Francisco territory and is responsible for growing existing customers, developing new clients and meeting or exceeding monthly sales quotas.
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Program Assistant
City Slicker Farms - Oakland, California (posted 8/9/10)
Helps the organization fulfill its mission by assisting the Executive Director and staff in coordinating administrative duties. This is a great position for motivated, detail-oriented people who are interested in all aspects of community food security and food justice.
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Registered Dietician
Bon Appetit Management - Palo Alto, California (posted 5/20/10)
RD registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and state licensure / certification in California is crucial but the right candidate will also have a passion for the culinary arts, an understanding of effective education strategies in target populations, experience with nutritional analysis software / process, be a strategic thinker and be well versed in the current science of sustainable food systems.
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School Food Nutrition Educator
Urban & Environmental Policy Institute - Los Angeles, California (posted 6/17/10)
Responsibilities include:
Under the supervision of the Lead Organizer and in collaboration with project partners:
-Accomplish the implementation of school nutrition standards as recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), and as outlined in the RENEW work plan.
-Outreach and educate parents and communities about the IOM recommendations so that they may develop similar practices at home.
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Social Media Intern
Seedling Projects - San Francisco, California (posted 8/9/10)
Will work closely with Seedling Projects founders Sarah Weiner, its Executive Director and our Outreach and Development team on movement building, event planning and outreach for the Good Food Awards and Seedling Projects.
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South County Garden Educator/Manager
The s'Cool Gardens Program - Santa Barbara County, California (posted 6/13/10)
The Garden Educator/Manager (GEM) will be an integral part of the garden experience for both students and teachers as part of the s'Cool Gardens program. GEMs will help teachers select and implement standards based garden curriculum. The GEM will help develop teamwork, responsibility, and organization with groups of students through garden activities and maintenance.
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Summer Gardening Program Team Leader
Enterprise For High School Students - San Francisco, California (posted 4/15/10)
Supervise, support, and work alongside a team of up to 8 high school students in a seven-week landscaping and gardening project in the Botanical Gardens of Golden Gate Park, Buena Vista Park, McLaren Park or St. Mary’s Park Complex.
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Urban Ag/Biology Teacher
Kennedy High School - Richmond, California (posted 6/4/10)
Looking for a Biology (or possibly Chemistry) teacher who will also teach 1 section of Environmental Science II: Urban Agriculture and Food Systems. Candidates need a teaching credential in biology or chemistry. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic teacher to help build a cutting-edge urban agriculture program.
The Urban Ag and Food Systems class is a new course developed and supported by a local non-profit Urban Tilth.
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Website Intern
Roots of Change - San Francisco, California (posted 8/9/10)
Will post educational and informative information regarding ROC's work.
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Youth Food Justice Coordinator
IRC - San Diego, California (posted 8/9/10)
Will play an important role in IRC-SD's Food Security and Community Health Program. The LISC AmeriCorps member will serve an important role in strengthening as well as expanding youth engagement within the local food justice projects in Colina Park and City Heights community.
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Connecticut
AmeriCorps VISTA
CitySeed - New Haven, Connecticut (posted 5/16/10)
Responsibilities include:
Create a comprehensive outreach and engagement plan to increase the number of low-income residents accessing fresh, healthy food at farmers’ markets in New Haven.
Develop a plan to educate community residents about new and existing food assistance benefits.
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Assistant/Associate Cooperative Extension Educator
Hartford County Extension Center - Storrs, Connecticut (posted 5/27/10)
Will be responsible for developing, conducting and evaluating extension outreach education programs for sustainable food systems in urban, rural and suburban communities statewide. Included will be all facets of farm to table systems and networks to best achieve local food security for families, schools, communities, and agricultural producers. Developing partnerships will be essential.
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Environmental Education Program Manager
Common Ground - New Haven, Connecticut (posted 5/20/10)
Will design, implement, administer, teach and evaluate Environmental Education programs at Common Ground, including:
An academically challenging after-school environmental science and leadership program for middle school students. In addition to helping design the middle-school program curriculum, devise activities to develop youth as environmental leaders and build enthusiasm for and knowledge of the natural world, the successful applicant will co-teach the after school sessions up to 3 days per week with an assistant teacher and high school aged youth interns.
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Executive Director
CitySeed - New Haven, Connecticut (posted 7/31/10)
Responsible for the consistent achievement of CitySeed's mission, strategies, policies, programs and financial objectives. S/he will supervise the day-to-day activities of all CitySeed functions.
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Garden Supervisor
New Milford Youth Agency - New Milford, Connecticut (posted 5/16/10)
Looking for a seasonal May thru Oct part time 25 - 30 hrs week individual who can take over the supervision of a 4-1/2 acre vegetable garden.
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Managing Director
F.R.E.S.H. - New London, Connecticut (posted 7/31/10)
The FRESH Managing Director is half of the executive team of FRESH New London, providing management of Fund Development, Organizational Administration, Public Relations and Communications.
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Florida
Advertising Sales Representative
Edible South Florida - Coral Gables, Florida (posted 5/20/10)
Candidate will need to cold call and pursue sales opportunities and account development. Must be able to manage accounts after closing and have a proven track record for attracting and retaining business.
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Georgia
Advertising Sales Representatives
Edible Metro & Mountains - Atlanta, Georgia (posted 6/25/10)
Looking for motivated and qualified Advertising Sales Representatives with at least 3 years of outside ad sales experience to handle all sales for print and online.
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Hawaii
Garden & Curriculum Coordinator
Wai'anae Intermediate School - Wai'anae, Hawaii (posted 6/9/10)
Responsibilities include:
Maintain an organic garden (living lab) @ Wai'anae Intermediate School.
Engage students & teachers in garden through in-school activities (i.e. science, social studies) and after school enrichment activities (i.e. leadership, nutrition, advocacy, entrepreneurship)
Become a part of a team working at Wai'anae Intermediate, Wai'anae High School, Leeward Community College & UH to create pipeline of programs that engage youth with the 'aina, community and higher education.
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Interns
Honaunau Farm - Big Island, Hawaii (posted 5/16/10)
Tasks might include milking goats, feeding and watering animals, harvesting and processing seasonal fruits, making goat cheese, planting gardens, as well as general upkeep of the farm and community spaces.
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Workers
Organic Farm - Pahoa, Hawaii (posted 8/9/10)
Responsibilities include:
chopping coconuts, milking goats, coppicing nitrogen fixing trees (mostly calliandra calothyrsus, gliricidia sepium, leucaena leucocephala, albizia falcataria, casuarina equisetifolia or short-leaf ironwood) for green manure and fodder, garden/structure maintenance, making dog food and supplements for the cats. We use only hand tools such as loppers, bow saws, pruning saws, axes and transport fodder, green/animal manures in wheelbarrows.
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Illinois
Farming Partners
Private Farm - West of Chicago, Illinois (posted 6/25/10)
Looking for farming partners for private 10 acre farm in Illinois about 100 miles west of Chicago. Owner is in their second year of a sustainable diversified real food project and needs someone that can run production on the farm while they handle distribution.
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Sustainable Seafood Educator
Shedd Aquarium - Chicago, Illinois (posted 5/29/10)
Support sustainable practices by facilitating seafood programs through content research, program design and implementation, as well as supporting communication and collaboration with other departments and partners.
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Maine
Interns
Gedalias Farm - Amity, Maine (posted 5/25/10)
This is a chance to get in on the ground floor and learn how a farm is built.
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Massachusetts
Chef Instructor
Take Back the Kitchen at Haley House - Roxbury, Massachusetts (posted 5/17/10)
Responsible for planning the menu for weekly classes, ordering and acquiring necessary ingredients, setting up the classroom space, keeping students engaged and focused during class time, executing successful recipes, and managing the clean-up and safety of all students in the kitchen.
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Consultant
North Amherst Community Farm, Inc. - North Amherst, Massachusetts (posted 6/8/10)
Seeking a farm camp consultant to design a curriculum for 7 - 12 year olds which is specific to the NACF property in North Amherst.
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Director of Development
Red Tomato - Canton, Massachusetts (posted 6/17/10)
Responsibilities include:
- developing and implementing a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy.
- participating in annual budgeting and strategic planning processes.
- managing the department.
- supervising the Development Associate.
- maintaining outstanding funder relations.
The work includes grant writing, cultivating individual and major donors, identifying and pursuing new funding sources, preparing evaluation reports for funders and conducting annual fund appeals. The DD leads and coordinates the staff and board in development activities.
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Director of Food Initiatives
City of Boston - Boston, Massachusetts (posted 4/18/10)
Will develop and implement the City of Boston’s food agenda, assist in convening the Boston Food Council, and promote and implement recommendations set forth by the Council. The Director will monitor the progress of key initiatives, and report on progress to the public at regular intervals.
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Intern
Moon in the Pond Farm - Sheffield, Massachusetts (posted 6/7/10)
Currently seeking someone to predominantly help with gardening work on 1.5 acres of garden space as well as help with livestock made up of numerous heritage breeds including, beef and dairy cows, ducks, turkeys, geese, pigs, sheep and goats.
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Project Coordinator
Gardening the Community - Springfield, Massachusetts (posted 8/9/10)
Oversees the organizational and programmatic structure of Gardening the Community while executing successful programming, fund-raising and community relations.
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Public Relations Intern
Northeast Organic Farming Association - Waltham, Massachusetts (posted 6/4/10)
Will work on the NOFA/Mass Summer Conference to help increase conference visibility and attendance. The intern will work with communities across New England including organizations, community centers and other local groups to help increase event participation.
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Worker/Owner (part-time)
Valley Green Feast Collective - Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts (posted 6/2910)
Tasks primarily include picking up local products, packing boxes, delivering boxes in personal vehicle up to 150 miles per week, conducting marketing and outreach, frequent communication with other worker owners, attending bimonthly meetings.
This position starts August 1, 2010. From the initial start date there is a 10 week apprenticeship process to ensure a good fit with the business. After this time apprentices may "buy in" with cash or sweat equity to become a full collective owner of this business.
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Missouri
AmeriCorps Policy Coordinator
Healthy Youth Partnership, Inc. - St. Louis, Missouri (posted 6/20/10)
Will provide information and education on local and national food policy issues to local and state legislators, civic leaders, health related organizations, non-profits, and the general public. Tasks include organizing and coordinating meetings, networking, engaging community and community leaders in the process; research and compilation of existing data, collecting and disseminating information on food issues, press releases, and grant writing and resource development.
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General Manager
Old North St. Louis Restoration Group - St. Louis, Missouri (posted 5/24/10)
The Old North St. Louis Restoration Group seeks a General Manager for its start-up, community-owned grocery store. The grocery co-op will be open to all and will bring healthy and affordable foods and other grocery items to a community where there is currently limited access to full service grocery stores.
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Various
Gateway Greening - St. Louis, Missouri (posted 8/9/10)
Gateway Greening Inc. is interested in filling several positions, including Community Outreach Educator, AmeriCorps and Internships.
See listing for details.
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New Hampshire
Interns
FarmPlate - Hanover, New Hampshire (posted 8/9/10)
Looking for motivated candidates with excellent communication, organizational and technology skills and an interest in sustainable farming and foods.
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New York
AmeriCorps Representatives
Rural Health Service Corps - New York (posted 8/9/10)
Local Fresh Foods Access Facilitator (Norwich, NY)
Gardening and Local Foods Associate (Owego, NY)
Food and Health Network Project Coordinator (Whitney Point, NY)
See listing for details.
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Communications Intern
Assistant Farm Manager - Brooklyn, New York (posted 8/9/10)
Apply if you are a news junkie and can feel the pulse of what is happening and what is about to happen in politics and the world of food. Help write news releases, backgrounders, make calls to journalists and put together PR strategies.
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Delivery Associates
Basis Farm to Chef - New York, New York (posted 5/16/10)
Responsible for providing efficient and safe delivery of good food from local farmers to customers in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Facilities Director
Stone Barns Center - Pocantico Hills, New York (posted 8/9/10)
Will lead the management and day-to-day operation of the buildings and grounds for a suite of historic barns, working farm and restaurant. S/he will be part of a 40+ person team and responsible for helping the Center to realize its mission to celebrate, teach and advance community-based food production and enjoyment.
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Farm Manager
Flying Pigs Farm - Shushan, New York (posted 6/14/10)
Responsible for all aspects of the farm's livestock production and supervises and works with two other staff members to accomplish goals. The Manager and his or her staff work outdoors in all weather, including weekends, holidays and some nights as needed.
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Food and Health Network Project Coordinator
Rural Health Service Corps - Whitney Point, New York (posted 8/9/10)
Support regional collaboration working to develop local food systems to realize health, environmental, food security and economic benefits.
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Intern
Bed-Stuy Farm Share - Brooklyn, New York (posted 8/9/10)
Will get the opportunity to learn about CSA models and structure by helping to manage the Community Supported Agriculture distribution to members through the end of the harvest (mid-November). Interns will also help with event planning and outreach about a new community health guide recently completed by the organization.
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Intern
Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center - Brooklyn, New York (posted 6/25/10)
Interns will gain experience in all operations of the culinary center. The culinary interns will report to the culinary center assistant. Tasks and duties include helping us manage our event program, culinary classes, and children's summer cooking programs, community outreach, guerilla marketing, and the whole gamut.
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Market Coordinator
Added Value - Brooklyn, New York (posted 5/24/10)
Responsible for the general operation of Added Value's Saturday Farmer's Market held at the Red Hook Community Farm between. Additional hours will be required for outreach and record keeping.
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Nutrition Education Assistants
Stellar Farmers Market Program - New York, New York (posted 5/16/10)
Will work directly with a Nutrition Education Consultant (Registered Dietitian) in the preparation and delivery of nutrition education and cooking demonstrations at farmers markets.
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Nutrition Education Consultant
Stellar Farmers Market Program - New York, New York (posted 5/24/10)
The selected consultants will be required to deliver nutrition education and cooking demonstrations at farmers markets. Workshops will be implemented in select high-need neighborhoods with a range of audiences (adults, seniors, parents, and youth). The nutrition consultants will also be expected to assist with the development and implementation of point-of-purchase nutrition information and social marketing activities.
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Summer Analyst
The Lantern Group - New York, New York (posted 5/17/10)
This position will play a key role in helping to develop a new affiliated entity, Lantern Social Ventures (LSV) and will report to the Director of Lantern Social Ventures.
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Various
Grow NYC - New York, New York (posted 5/31/10)
Positions available:
School Garden Coordinator - will work with city and state agencies, non-profits, corporations and other interested parties to organize, promote and facilitate the creation and maintenance of school gardens throughout New York City.
Assistant Director - will play a crucial role in the supervision, operation and expansion of Greenmarket's promotional, fundraising, program management and educational activities.
Special Projects and Publicity Coordinator - will be responsible for coordinating Greenmarket's press and communications strategy and organizing special events related to education and fundraising.
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Wholesale Greenmarket Coordinator and Site Manager
GrowNYC - New York City, New York (posted 8/9/10)
Wholesale Greenmarket Coordinator:
oversees and manages the market's growth and development.
Wholesale Greenmarket Site Manager:
serves as the on-site manager of NYC's only farmer-direct wholesale market, a market of 12-20 growers.
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North Carolina
AmeriCorps Representative
Inter-Faith Food - Raleigh, North Carolina (posted 8/9/10)
Will help coordinate the IFFS/Share our Strength cooking-based nutrition education program, Operation Frontline, for low income community members.
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Campus Kitchen Program Coordinator
Elon University - Elon, North Carolina (posted 5/25/10)
Will oversee all aspects of program operations for the Elon Campus Kitchen. S/he will be responsible for volunteer recruitment and training, food recycling and purchasing, meal and menu planning, creating and maintaining community contacts, meal distribution, publicity, fundraising, reporting and overall program management.
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Farm Office Manager
Poplar Ridge Farm - Sandy RIdge Township, Union County, North Carolina (posted 6/22/10)
Qualifications: good organizational skills, strong computer skills, knowledge of CSA's, healthy lifestyle and passion about local farming helpful.
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Hands on Health Program Coordinator
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle - Wake County, North Carolina (posted 8/9/10)
Will be a part of the program's planning team and will implement this new program, focusing primarily on the integration of community members, project partners, and IFFS staff.
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Local Food System Program Coordinator
Cabarrus County - North Carolina (posted 4/24/10)
Performs intermediate professional work coordinating efforts of the Cabarrus County Food Policy Council; planning, teaching and evaluating educational programs that support a productive, economical, environmentally sound and secure local food system that enhances the community; does related work as required.
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Researchers
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, North Carolina (posted 5/17/10)
The project PIs seek a diverse team. Employment will be for 20 months at $2,000/month plus some funding for health insurance.
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North Dakota
Farm Manager
Dakota College - Bottineau, North Dakota (posted 8/9/10)
Manage the construction of growing structures and demonstration facilities on site and provided assistance and oversight for construction at extension farms. Manage the day to day operations of the ECH growing facilities and related CSA farm. Manage hired labor and subcontractors for construction of facilities.
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Ohio
AmeriCorps VISTA Representative
Ohio Farm to Schools - Reynoldsburg, Ohio (posted 5/20/10)
Will develop resources and program models for Ohio schools and farmers by working with the State Farm to School Coordinator, ODA Sustainable Agriculture program staff and the five pilot farm-to-school districts in Southeastern Ohio.
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Marketing Representatives
Snowville Creamery - Columbus & Cleveland, Ohio (posted 6/7/10)
The position involves offering samples and engaging others in dialogue about fresh milk from grass-grazed cows in central Ohio area grocery stores.
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Oregon
AmeriCorp Garden to Table Project Coordinator
OHMS - Community Health Education Center - Josephine County, Oregon (posted 6/25/10)
The Garden 2 Table Project Coordinator will develop an active, viable community garden that includes the involvement of 8 - 10 vulnerable families in Josephine County.
Developing, in conjunction with trained instructors, educational classes that will be part of the position responsibilities
Participation in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers will be essential to the continuation of the program.
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AmeriCorps Member
Gorge Grown Food Network - Hood River, Oregon (posted 5/24/10)
Will be focused on three projects throughout the course of the term, with the opportunity to work independently and as part of a close team with GGFN staff, organizational partners, and communities:
1) Coordinate Gorge Grown’s Mobile Farmers' Market in partnership with GGFN staff for Stevenson, WA; Maupin, OR; and Wishram, WA; this project works to expand food access in rural communities and encourage entrepreneurship.
2) Work on-site at Hood River Middle School with 30 students to assist in the piloting of a hands-on, innovative summer educational program based on fruit and vegetable gardening, eco-literacy, permaculture, food skills, entrepreneurship, and self-esteem building.
3) Work with GGFN and Klickitat County partners to assist in the planning and implementation of a pilot home gardening effort centered around
community empowerment and resource conservation.
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Community Food Policy Specialist
Multnomah County - Portland, Oregon (posted 8/9/10)
Will provide leadership on major policy efforts such as the Multnomah Food Initiative and Action Plan, the 2009 Climate Action Plan, County Digs and staffing to the Portland/Multnomah Food Policy Council. In addition, he/she will assist in the development and support of new policies and projects for internal government operations and in the community.
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Development Director
Adelante Mujeres - Forest Grove, Oregon (posted 8/9/10)
Seeking an experienced fundraising professional to provide
development and marketing leadership to Adelante Mujeres, including a Capital Campaign to fund the purchase and remodeling of its first building. The Development Director is the primary individual responsible for the establishment and coordination of a comprehensive development program.
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Garden Project Leader
CSC Youth House Garden - Corvallis, Oregon (posted 6/22/10)
This position requires strong organizational skills, enthusiasm, energy, the ability to work with teens, and gardening skills to implement the youth garden program. Position requires versatility -- must be able to work with youth and community partners. Experience with strategic planning, grant writing, entrepreneurship, horticulture, and working with at-risk teens is preferred.
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Organic Conservation Specialist
Oregon Tilth - Portland, Oregon (posted 6/13/10)
Increase knowledge of USDA conservationists regarding organic agriculture production systems.
Develop technical information for use by agency staff.
Increase knowledge of organic certifiers regarding resource conservation.
Enable more strategically focused and effective outreach efforts in order to increase conservation assistance to organic producers.
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Organicology Conference Coordinator
Oregon Tilth - Corvallis, Oregon (posted 8/9/10)
Would be in charge of managing the details of the entire Organicology event and holding the big picture while bringing experience and expertise to the event to continue to improve on past success.
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Program Assistant
Oregon PSR - Portland, Oregon (posted 8/9/10)
will work primarily on two current projects under the HCWH Program: the Healthy Food in Health Care Project (HFHC) and the Sustainable Food Systems Clinical Advocacy Project (CAP).
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Program Assistant (p/t)
Oregon Tilth - Portland, Oregon (posted 6/7/10)
Will work in a small team environment based in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland. This position will assist with administrative duties related to the program including coordinating program outreach and marketing of classes, event, and activities. The Program Assistant also acts as volunteer coordinator and serves as an instructor for garden-based classes.
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Researcher/Research Coordinator
Upstream Public Health - Portland, Oregon (posted 7/31/10)
Will be responsible for conducting a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) on the 2011 Farm to School and School Garden legislation in Oregon.
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Summer Intern
FoodHub - Portland, Oregon (posted 6/13/10)
See listing for responsibilities.
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Pennsylvania
CEO
Rodale Institute - Kutztown, Pennsylvania (posted 5/24/10)
The Rodale Institute seeks a dynamic, creative leader who, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, will envision and implement the future direction of the organization. The incumbent will be instrumental in developing and realizing annual strategic goals and objectives; increasing organizational visibility; building relationships with government officials, donors, scientists, academicians and related nonprofits; and providing clear direction, leadership and inspiration for staff to achieve the Institute’s mission. In addition, the next two years are crucial to radically reforming the 2012 farm bill and the CEO and the Institute will be instrumental in ensuring this reform.
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Farm Education Interns
Weavers Way - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (posted 5/16/10)
Great opportunities for hands-on experience with urban farm education and production. The position will offer experience with small scale, diversified organic vegetable production and the opportunity to develop skills as an educator with various groups at the farm sites.
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Fundraising Coordinator
Mariposa Food Co-op - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (posted 8/9/10)
Will implement the last phases of the member loan campaign, manage the grant application and proposal process, coordinate and staff efforts to raise funds from individual donors, and support public relations and communications related to the expansion.
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Program Associate
Northhampton County Co-Op Extension Office - Eastern Pennsylvania (posted 8/9/10)
Responsibilities include: outreach, evaluation, budget management and coordinating collaborators.
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Rhode Island
AmeriCorps VISTA
Rhode Island Harvest Kitchen - Providence, Rhode Island (posted 5/24/10)
The Harvest Kitchen VISTA will work directly with the youth in a kitchen facility, supporting the work of the Chef Educator. The VISTA will also work in the Farm Fresh Rhode Island office, directly with the Program and Outreach Directors, on further developing the Harvest Kitchen program.
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AmeriCorps VISTA Member
Southside Community Land Trust - Providence, Rhode Island (posted 5/23/10)
Will assist with all communication activities, including web, print, and event-based public outreach and marketing. S/he will write, edit, and manage bi-monthly e-newsletter content and direct staff's written contributions, edit, and distribute SCLT's semi-annual print newsletter.
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Tennessee
Various
Community Food Advocates - Nashville, Tennessee (posted 8/9/10)
Youth and Outreach Program Coordinator
Healthy Corner Store Program Coordinator
Community Garden Program Coordinator
Administrative Director
See listing for details.
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Texas
AmeriCorps VISTA Representatives
Sustainable Food Center - Austin, Texas (posted 8/9/10)
The VISTA will work through underserved middle and elementary schools in Austin to develop, support, and facilitate school wellness teams consisting of parents, teachers, and community leaders.
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Vermont
AmeriCorps Member
Northeast Organic Farming Association - Richmond, Vermont (posted 5/24/10)
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont is hiring an AmeriCorps Sustainable Environment Entrepreneur (SEE) member to work on food access and direct marketing programs (pending funding).
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Development Director
Intervale Center - Burlington, Vermont (posted 8/9/10)
The focus is on building a community base of support through memberships, appeals, special events, business partnerships, large donor cultivation and relationship building with philanthropic institutions to generate ongoing as well as special project support especially for specific capital needs.
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Farm Manager
Merck Forest & Farmland Center - Rupert, Vermont (posted 5/16/10)
Responsible for all operations, production, and research of the organic farm program at a multidimensional outdoor education center.
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Kitchen/Garden Internship
Yestermorrow Design/Build School - Warren, Vermont (posted 4/25/10)
Responsible for: growing and harvesting organic vegetables for use in the meal program, planning for future garden expansion and 4-season growing, sourcing and picking up local food for the meal program, preparing whole foods using local ingredients, setting up and cleaning up meals, and maintaining the kitchen and garden spaces to be welcoming, efficient, clean and well-prepared for the students and instructors. Housing, meals and stipend included.
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Organizer
Rural Vermont - Montpelier, Vermont (posted 8/9/10)
Primarily responsible for managing and mobilizing activists & volunteers, as well as supporting issue work.
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Program Director
Green Mountain Farm-to-School - Newport, Vermont (posted 5/20/10)
The primary responsibilities of the Farm-to-School Program Director will be to develop, manage, grow, present, and evaluate GMFTS’ Farm-to-School programs and provide general operational and administrative support. The Farm-to-School Program Director will lead our Farm-to-School team as GMFTS grows to serve 21 schools in 2010.
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Virginia
Farm Education Coordinator
Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, Virginia (posted 5/16/10)
Take the lead on development and planning for the Kentland Farm Organic Garden (includes budgeting, inventory, supply purchasing, and greenhouse/cold frame planning/construction, schedules/propagation, bed preparation and soil development, equipment use and storage, daily operations, harvest planning and implementation, etc.) and support undergraduate experiential teaching in civic agriculture and food systems.
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Washington
AmeriCorps Sustainability Coordinator
The Phinney Neighborhood Association - Seattle, Washington (posted 8/9/10)
The AmeriCorps Sustainability Project Coordinator position has three focus areas, working with PNA and City
Fruit staff and volunteers.
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Community Farm Project Coordinator
Solid Ground - Seattle, Washington (posted 8/9/10)
Responsible for coordinating the Seattle Community Farm-a new urban community farm in the Rainier Valley neighborhood. The Project Coordinator promotes food gardening as a food resource, provides garden education and technical assistance, and recruits, trains and coordinates neighborhood volunteers to work in the garden.
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Community Garden Manager
Cascade Land Conservancy - Tacoma, Washington (posted 6/4/10)
The primary responsibility of this position is to coordinate, connect and support community gardening efforts around Tacoma and Pierce County.
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Development Associate
WA Sustainable Food and Farming Network - Mt. Vernon, Washington (posted 4/24/10)
Will provide support for the Network'€™s fundraising and outreach programs. With the board, volunteers, and other staff, this person will work to expand the organization’s membership and increase revenue.
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Farm Manager
21 Acres - Woodinville, Washington (posted 5/20/10)
Will be responsible for the overall production of crops for all markets. Additionally, this person will work closely with the program coordinator, instructors and students to help drive hands-on educational programming in farming and gardening practices.
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Landscape Architects/Garden Designers
P-Patch Community Garden Project - Seattle, Washington (posted 3/17/10)
Designers are expected to plan, facilitate, and document a community input process by visiting community meetings, planning workshops, working with bi-lingual and youth focused outreach, and preparing concepts for the city to review. From there, they will present designs to the community, draft construction plans, and propose a project schedule and budget to impliment the plans. Garden designs and plans will emphasize simplicity and high quality infrastructure and materials that are easy for community volunteers to maintain into the future.
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Program Manager
King County Food and Fitness Initiative - King County, Washington (posted 5/16/10)
Has primary responsibility and decision making authority for managing the implementation of KCFFI's Community Action Plan (CAP). Responsibilities include: stewarding and overseeing the CAP activities, representing KCFFI in policy development and implementation activities, coordinating and integrating activities of collaborating agencies and organizations including program evaluation, monitoring the performance of subcontractors, staffing the coalition leadership and facilitating meetings.
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Retail Manager
21 Acres - Woodinville, Washington (posted 5/27/10)
Will manage daily operations of a 1500 square foot specialty food store which is passionately dedicated to sourcing from local, sustainable, small-scale producers. The Retail Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the market which will sell products including produce, value-add products, baked goods, dairy and more.
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Teachers
Seattle Free School - Seattle, Washington (posted 2/8/10)
Individuals needed to teach various urban farming topics.
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Various
GRuB - Olympia, Washington (posted 7/31/10)
Permanent Position: Community Engagement Coordinator
coordinates and manages GRuBs Volunteer and Community-Based Fundraising programs, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with all of GRuBs donors and volunteers.
Americorps Position: Kitchen Garden Project Builder
Americorps Position: Cultivating Youth Program Counselor
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Washington DC
Nutrition Educator
DC Central Kitchen - Washington D. C. (posted 5/25/10)
Will work closely with other DCCK staff members to develop and implement recommendations to improve the nutritional value of the 4,500 meals that the Kitchen distributes each day to clients in the DC Metro Area. They will also serve as a resource to staff members in other departments by working on select projects throughout the year that are aimed at increasing the nutritional quality of food and educating staff, clients and community partners on the critical importance of a nutritious diet.
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Part-time Program Assistant
Union of Concerned Scientists - Washington D.C. (posted 5/16/10)
Under the direction of the deputy director, provide administrative, outreach, communications, and research support to the department. Working closely with the outreach coordinator, aid in outreach and communication activities.
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Policy Associate
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition - Washington D.C. (posted 8/9/10)
Helps develop policy and strategy for specific issue areas and advocates before the US Congress and executive branch agencies, particularly the US Department of Agriculture.
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Project Manager, Health Equity Focus
YMCA - Washington D.C. (posted 6/7/10)
Will be a part of a national team that introduces innovative approaches and methodologies based on the input of national content experts and experienced community leaders that have the potential to substantially advance, and promote breakthroughs in health equity through action at the local community level. Through peer learning engagements, a series of in-person sessions and regular support, you will help local communities create awareness about, provide opportunities for, and remove barriers to healthy living.
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Project Manager, Healthy Communities Initiatives
YMCA - Washington D.C. (posted 6/7/10)
Will support and report on the progress participating communities are making in creating awareness about, providing opportunities for, and removing barriers to healthier lifestyles.
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Senior Policy Director
Community Food Security Coalition - Washington D.C. (posted 6/17/10)
The Policy Director will direct the policy activities for the Community Food Security Coalition. S/he works as a team with staff members and the Policy Committee, collaborating with allied organizations to formulate and implement strategies to further policy objectives. The Policy Director acts as a conduit to translate policy goals into action by connecting with advocacy groups, policymakers and their staff, and other actors in the domestic policy community.
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Senior Policy Director
Community Food Security Coalition - Washington D.C. (8/9/10)
Will direct the policy activities for the Community Food Security Coalition. S/he works as a team with staff members and the Policy Committee, collaborating with allied organizations to formulate and implement strategies to further policy objectives. The Policy Director acts as a conduit to translate policy goals into action by connecting with advocacy groups, policymakers and their staff, and other actors in the domestic policy community.
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West Virginia
Farm Workers
Fresh and Local CSA - Shepherdstown, West Virginia (posted 6/15/10)
This is an excellent opportunity for farm workers who have already completed a farm apprenticeship and possibly for those who just have some good recent farm experience. Fresh and Local CSA is an 'applied biodynamics' farm.
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Wisconsin
Americorps Representatives (2)
Crawford County Wisconsin Farm to School Program - Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin (posted 7/31/10)
AmeriCorps members will work with the Prairie du Chien, Seneca, and Wauzeka-Steuben school districts in Crawford County to expand the purchase of local seasonal foods in school meal and snack programs and provide student education about fresh seasonal foods.
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Dairy Plant Manager/Operator/Partner
Blue Marble Family Farm - Barneveld, Wisconsin (posted 6/4/10)
Will be responsible for successfully operating a Grade A farmstead dairy plant (approximately 3200 sq ft). They will manage and operate all equipment in the dairy plant and supervise full-time or part-time employees needed for successful operation.
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Director
Milwaukee Urban Gardens - Milwaukee, Wisconsin (posted 5/24/10)
Seeking a new Director with non-profit management and fund-raising experience, a passion for working with community groups and gardeners and an interest in teaching gardening skills to community members. The Director will work under the
direction of the MUG Board of Directors, reporting directly to the President of the Board.
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Director of Development & Systems
Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service - Spring Valley, Wisconsin (posted 5/24/10)
Will help guide the organization in both donor development as well as create organizational systems and processes which support the continued growth of MOSES. This position will spearhead fundraising development efforts to raise awareness at a regional and national level about MOSES’ mission and services. This position will also assess, design and implement organizational systems to optimize our people, strategy, structure, processes and culture.
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Social Media Specialist
Organic Valley - La Farge, Wisconsin (posted 8/9/10)
Seeking a tech and net-savvy candidate who loves interacting with people, both in person and online.
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Sustainability/ Internal Operations Project Coordinator
Organic Valley - La Farge, Wisconsin (posted 5/25/10)
The Sustainability/Internal Operations Project Coordinator supports the work of the Sustainability and Internal Operations Departments. This role is responsible for employee engagement/outreach and coordinating companywide metrics and reporting for sustainability.
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