JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Farm to Pantry Coordinator

JOB CLASSIFICATION Non-Exempt, Part-time - 40 hours

DEPARTMENT: Community Based Services Division /Montgomery Co.

REPORTS TO: Farm Manager / Operations Manager

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SUMMARY:

This position bridges operations support and cohesion between the farm and pantry. Assisting in client registration, farm harvest preparation and distribution and client program communication/recruitment at pantry. Increases volunteer support, training, and capacity expansion at farm and pantry. Based at a home office at the farm, present at pantry distributions.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITES:

• Volunteer task support at Farm
• Client registration and relationship building at Pantry distributions
• Client and volunteer engagement/recruitment with farm programs at pantry and beyond
• Supports farm harvest transportation, preparation, branding, and distribution at pantry
• Supports gathering community input on culturally responsive crop priorities
• Assisting in gathering vital client service input/feedback
• Assisting in coordinating food delivery to senior citizens
• Volunteer task support at pantry-food logistics/distribution /home delivery prep
• Assists in special arrangements for parties, meetings and special events at center, such as setting up tables and chairs and cleaning up.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and also works well in a team
• Driver's license and own transportation
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency preferred but not necessary
• Ability to acclimate well to changing tasks and priorities.
• Be a people person with high emotional intelligence and work well on a team
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers, clients, and visitors; cultural sensitivity and ability to relate well and effectively in a diverse workplace and with a diverse client population.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Ability to safely lift/carry weighted material of 50 pounds.

Tues 8:30-4:00 Wed 8-6:30 Thurs 8-5:00 Fri 8:30-4:00 Sat 8:30-2:00