Buy Fresh Buy Local Coordinator

About the role

The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is a locally based, community-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit and accredited land trust founded in 1972. Our mission is to conserve and restore the lands and waters of the Virginia Piedmont, while building stronger, more sustainable communities through education, engagement, and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all facets of production of the 2027/2028 Buy Fresh Buy Local guides.
• Aid area producers with the Buy Fresh Buy Local online sign-up process through Virginia MarketMaker, including reviewing business profiles for accuracy and completion and working with Virginia MarketMaker to resolve technical issues.
• Edit producer-submitted content for style, listing consistency, and grammar.
• Secure funding support for the three guides: update PEC's existing sponsor packet, reach out to past sponsors, and work with PEC's advancement team to identify and contact prospective sponsors.
• Create marketing copy, including farm profiles and PEC-focused articles and information for inclusion in each guide.
• Supervise volunteers and/or interns as needed.
• Work with PEC's communications team to promote the Buy Fresh Buy Local program through external communications such as social media, email alerts, and press releases.
• Work with PEC's volunteer coordinator to distribute published Buy Fresh Buy Local guides broadly across our nine-county region.
• Connect with the Pasa Sustainable Agriculture and work with FoodMarketMaker to update website content on buylocalpiedmont.org.
• Support PEC's communications and outreach work around local food systems, in coordination with PEC's Community Farm staff.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and commitment to PEC’s core values, mission, and vision.
• Demonstrated experience organizing complex projects and/or producing print publications with many simultaneously moving parts and firm deadlines.
• 1-3 years experience with marketing, communications, and/or fundraising.
• Project management, organizational, and prioritization skills; problem-solving and organizational skills; acute attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to engage with community members, by phone, in-person, as well as through online communications.
• Strong digital literacy, including ability to manage calendars, track tasks, and navigate digital records, as well as learn new software applications and digital platforms.
• Ability to work independently, using good judgment, adhering to deadlines, and representing The Piedmont Environmental Council professionally and responsibly.
• Strong initiative and customer service mindset.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office software products.
• Reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Passion for sustainable/local food systems and working agricultural economy.
• Fluency or experience with WordPress, MarketMaker, Asana, Canva, Salesforce or similar platforms.

Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with marketing, communications, and/or fundraising.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.

Benefits

This is a temporary, part-time (approximately 25 hours/week), non-exempt position with minimal benefits. The salary is $25 per hour.

Pay

$25 per hour

Schedule

Approximately 25 hours per week over the course of a nine-month period, likely from October 2026 through June 2027.