Food Access and Gleaning Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coincoperate with farmers to glean surplus from fields
• Pick up pack-house 2nds with the help of volunteers
• Make deliveries of gleaned and purchased food
• Agregate produce for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) box programs
• Work on online orders and deliveries from distribution centers

Requirements

• Two years of relevant experience related to food systems, farming, social services, and/or advocacy
• Associates degree in an appropriate discipline preferred
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with clients served by CVOEO and with a broad range of individuals and organizations
• Effective people skills for supporting volunteers and communicating with farmers and other community partners
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Motivated self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision
• Well organized, able to work independently and cooperatively as a team member
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications, including databases, email and internet-based tools
• Ability to harvest field crops for several hours at a time and lift moderately to heavy boxes of food
• Basic housekeeping and facility maintenance chores

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record, valid driver's license, and access to reliable transportation
• Commitment to the program’s mission, goals, and the roles of members of the agency including staff, volunteers, clients, donors, and other outside agencies
• Familiarity with issues facing economically disadvantaged, low-income and multi-cultural/ethnically diverse populations
• Demonstrated interest in anti-hunger and anti-poverty issues

Skills

• Bilingual abilities are a plus

Benefits

When you come to work for CVOEO you're getting so much more than a paycheck! We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.