Part-Time Food Policy Council Coordinator and Mapping Consultant - Washtenaw Food Policy Council

The Washtenaw Food Policy Council (WFPC) has a mission to increase and preserve access to safe, local and healthy food for all Washtenaw County residents. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The WFPC will hire a Food Policy Council Coordinator and Mapping Consultant to work to fulfill the goal of the capacity-building and mapping projects.  The Consultant will work with both Policy Action Teams (PATs) and the full Council to support the creation of policy priorities.  S/he will also oversee the mapping project, including researching and assessing existing food system mapping efforts, identifying assets and gaps, developing an action plan for a county-wide coordinated mapping effort, and utilizing the food system map to develop recommendations for policy impacts.  S/he will also provide other research and coordination support to the WFPC as needed.  The Food Policy Council Coordinator and Mapping Consultant reports to the WFPC Chair.

RESPONSIBILITIES

●      Work with WFPC as a whole and PATs to create a WFPC policy platform

●      Create and coordinate a Food Systems Mapping Committee, including Policy Action Team members, key stakeholders, and other interested community members

●      Gather information about and existing mapping efforts (“Local Washtenaw” Branding & Marketing Campaign, Food Waste Policy Action Team County GIS map, USDA Food Atlas, others); identify assets and gaps in mapping; work with PATs to identify mapping needs that relate to policy issues

●      Make recommendations and/or action plan for a county-wide coordinated mapping effort

●      Oversee work with mapping partners and create, as needed, food system maps per plan

●      Communicate with the council, appropriate stakeholders, and general citizenry through public education, Google maps, infographics, GIS, etc

●      Work with WFPC and PATs to effectively build, sustain, and support a diverse council

●      Participate in and/or provide coalition-building opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

●      3-5 years professional experience in one or more of the following areas:  food systems, agriculture, economic development, public health, public policy, environmental or food security issues.

●      Knowledge and understanding of local food system issues.

●      Project management experience.

●      Exceptional organizational, management, research, and analytical skills.

●      Experience working collaboratively and bringing together a diverse group of people.

●      Strong oral and written communication skills.

●      Experience with GIS and interactive web portal development desired.

PAY RANGE/LEVEL OF EFFORT:  $18 per hour for 15 hours per week, December 2013-July 2014.  Contracted hire through Washtenaw County Public Health.

TO APPLY:  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, three references, a writing sample, and a project management/project planning work sample.  Be sure to address how you approach creating and managing projects involving people from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience.  Please submit all materials to washtenawfoodpolicycouncil@gmail.com.Job description and details on application process are attached. Applications accepted until position is filled.