Food Hub and Food Access Coordinator - New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (Massachusetts)

World PEAS Food Hub and Food Access Coordinator

Organize planning and logistics for operation of multi-farmer Food Hub, including a 450-share Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, providing fresh, locally-grown produce to customers around the Merrimack Valley and Boston area. Plan multiple strategies and provide logistical operations for providing over $30K of produce to low-income residents around the Boston area. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Coordinate New Entry’s World PEAS Food Hub
• Work with Program and Finance Coordinator to continuously monitor progress in reaching goals of World PEAS Food Hub sustainability plan and document outcomes
• Assist farmers in developing individual farmer production schedules
• Develop and conduct outreach and education programs to reach potential individual customers and institutional markets.
• Manage shareholder communications and customer service
• Produce content for weekly CSA newsletters
• Develop and conduct outreach to connect with potential volunteers
• Manage CSA share-packer helpers and community volunteers
• Manage customer sales receipts and payments to farmers
• Develop system for produce quality assessment, documentation, and feedback to farmers
• Provide technical assistance to farmers in production and post harvest practices yielding optimal produce quality
• Manage CSA Delivery Driver personnel (2)
• Provide backup delivery driver support in the event that Delivery Drivers are not available
• Determine equipment needs; make purchases; maintain vehicles
Coordinate New Entry’s Low-Income Food Access Program
•        Establish partnerships with individuals and organizations in low-income communities around the region to grow New Entry’s food access programs
• Manage operational logistics for produce delivered to low-income communities
Perform other related duties as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
• This position has supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, 5 years of experience overseeing CSA operations may substitute for degree. Master’s Degree preferred.  Prior experience in supervising/ managing a produce operation or agricultural business is essential. Agricultural training and experience in multiple aspects of farming is a plus.
• Experience in building relationships and educating consumers
• Community organizing and cross-cultural experience helpful; prepared to build relationships with beginning, immigrant and refugee farmer participants.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly organized and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and directed; works well within a rapidly-changing environment.
• Effective communications, interpersonal skills, and strong writing ability.
• Clean driving record 
• Working knowledge of computer software (MS Office, social media, Salesforce CRM, website content development, graphic design, Excel database)
• Access to reliable private transportation necessary.
• Flexible schedule needed, including evenings and weekends.

LICENSES and CERTIFICATES:

• Valid driver’s license and a clean Motor Vehicle Record; commercial Drivers license is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

HR@comteam.org and

nesfp@tufts.edu

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.  The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.