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Food Justice Team Leader. Added April 15. 

 

Market

This position is available for the following areas:

  • Grant Park (Atlanta, GA)
  • East Atlanta Village (Atlanta, GA)
  • Decatur (Atlanta, GA)
  • Statesboro, GA
  • Savannah, GA
  • Macon, GA

 

Job Description

The Food Justice Team Leader will lead door-to-door canvassing teams within the targeted areas near farmers markets to further educate those living around the market about (1) the market’s ability to accept and double SNAP/EBT benefits, (2) the incentives that Wholesome Ave Georgia offers at the market, (3) the benefit that local, sustainably produced food provides to the health of individuals and the community. Additionally, The Food Justice Team Leader will manage a group of Food Justice Team Members, coordinating schedules, tracking hours and assisting in training. The Food Justice Team Leader reports to the Farmers Market Campaign Coordinator

 

Responsibilities

As the Food Justice Team Leader, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Managing Food Justice Team Members
  • Organizing schedule for Food Justice Team Members to canvass
  • Planning routes for Food Justice Team to canvass
  • Canvassing door-to-door in targeted areas to inform residents about EBT at the farmers market
  • Time-keeping and reporting of hours to Georgia Organics

 

Qualifications

Candidates for the Food Justice Team Leader position should be:

  • Organized
  • Outgoing
  • Knowledgeable about the farmers market, EBT and food access
  • Passionate about local food and food access

 

Training

Georgia Organics staff will provide a training manual regarding all responsibilities. Further training is at the discretion of the market managers.

 

Time Commitment

Your contract with Georgia Organics will run from May 1, 2013 to September 30, 2012. The weekly time requirement will vary, but will range between 5 to 10 hours per week.

 

Compensation

As Food Justice Team Leader, your pay rate will be $12 per hour. Hours will be reported directly to Georgia Organics each week. Payment will be made biweekly. You will be required to sign a contract and operate as an independent contractor.

 

How to Apply

Please email your resume and statement of intent to Danielle@georgiaorganics.org with “FOOD JUSTICE TEAM LEADER” in the Subject line. Please indicate your MARKET OF INTEREST.

 

 

Food Justice Team Member. Added April 15th.

 

Market

This position is available for the following areas:

  • Grant Park (Atlanta, GA)
  • East Atlanta Village (Atlanta, GA)
  • Decatur (Atlanta, GA)
  • Statesboro, GA
  • Savannah, GA
  • Macon, GA

 

Job Description

The Food Justice Team Member will participate in door-to-door canvassing teams within the targeted areas near farmers markets to further educate those living around the market about (1) the market’s ability to accept and double SNAP/EBT benefits, (2) the incentives that Wholesome Ave Georgia offers at the market, (3) the benefit that local, sustainably produced food provides to the health of individuals and the community. The Food Justice Team Member reports to the Food Justice Team Leader.

 

Responsibilities

As a Food Justice Team Member, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Canvassing door-to-door in targeted areas to inform residents about EBT at the farmers market
  • Time-keeping and reporting of hours to your Team Leader

 

Qualifications

Candidates for the Food Justice Team Member position should be:

  • Outgoing
  • Knowledgeable about the farmers market, EBT and food access
  • Passionate about local food and food access

 

Training

Georgia Organics staff will provide a training manual regarding all responsibilities. Further training is at the discretion of the Team Leaders and market managers.

 

Time Commitment

Your contract with Georgia Organics will run from May 1, 2013 to September 30, 2012. The weekly time requirement will vary, but will range between 2 to 4 hours per week.

 

Compensation

As Food Justice Team Member, your pay rate will be $10 per hour. Hours will be reported to your Team Leader each week, which will in turn report your hours to Georgia Organics. Payment will be made biweekly. You will be required to sign a contract and operate as an independent contractor.

 

How to Apply

Please email your resume and statement of intent to Danielle@georgiaorganics.org with “FOOD JUSTICE TEAM LEADER” in the Subject line. Please indicate your MARKET OF INTEREST.

 

 

Georgia Organics Development Coordinator. Added April 8. 

Job Description

The Development Coordinator plays an important role by providing administrative and coordinating support to the Development Office and participating in membership recruitment and retention and all fundraising activities including grant research, donor and public relations, direct mail appeals, annual conference and special events. Key to this position is the ability to juggle various projects at once, while maintaining a clear view of how each project supports the organization’s mission.

 

The Development Coordinator reports to the Director of Development and works closely with all staff to participate in development outreach and volunteer engagement. The coordinator will also foster an organizational culture that honors, nurtures and appreciates the vital role that members and volunteer play.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Development

  • Assist with grant research, writing and proposal preparation as directed by the Development Director and Program Director.
  • Conduct donor research and prospecting in collaboration with the Development Director and maintain a system for tracking donors and prospects.
  • Strategize and pursue ways to engage specific subsets of the broader good food community, through outreach and targeted fundraising efforts.
  • Assist with all fundraising events in organizing logistics, seeking sponsorships, coordinating volunteers and executing event plans.
  • Assist with annual campaigns including year-end giving and select campaigns with partners and stakeholders.

 

Membership

  • Develop and execute annual membership plan to recruit and retain members (individual and business) and meet budgeted goals for membership categories and annual appeals.
  • Pursue creative campaigns with members, businesses and partners that will tap new membership recruitment opportunities including annual appeals.
  • Respond to membership inquiries and serve as the primary interface for member related issues.
  • Process membership donations and maintain eTapestry as an accurate donor and member database.
  • Maintain up-to-date acknowledgment letters and emails and acknowledge all contributions within two weeks of receipt.
  • Leverage eTapestry’s functionality and reporting features to assist with membership growth, projections and tracking.
  • Support staff training to integrate eTapestery into day-to-day business operations and serve as primary interface between eTapestry and Georgia Organics.
  • Order mission-related merchandise that will raise budgeted goals and be of interest for members, conference participants, events and the general public.
  • Respond to external event inquiries and participate in events that will raise awareness about Georgia Organics and serve as opportunities to recruit new members.

 

Volunteers

  • Act as a single point of contact for volunteer communications. Develop, promote, and maintain a wide range of volunteer opportunities within the organization.
  • Recruit, interview, train place applicants for volunteer work including in-house administrative and project work, special events and external tabling.
  • Coordinate conference volunteer needs and volunteer placement and serve as volunteer team leader during the annual conference.
  • Coordinate volunteer recognition through acknowledgements and special events.
  • Evaluate all aspects of volunteer programs to ensure effectiveness and to recommend/implement changes as appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate records and provide timely statistical and activity reports on volunteer participation.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • A bachelor’s degree and two years of development related experience.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented and highly organized.
  • Excellent written and oral communications.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office, (experience with eTapestry and/or Quickbooks a plus).
  • Experience working with the public and interacting with a diverse range of people.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team to successfully complete a wide variety of tasks.
  • Capability of lifting and moving up to 30 lb office boxes.
  • A friendly demeanor and sense of humor.
  • A commitment to the mission of Georgia Organics.

 

COMPENSATION

The Development Coordinator is a full-time position working 40 hours a week.  Salary is $30,000 and includes health insurance, retirement investment options and generous vacation.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Email cover letter and resume as one pdf file by May 10 to Sandy Layton (sandy@georgiaorganics.org).  Please type in “Development Coordinator Position” in the subject line of the email.

 

 

Georgia Organics is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Added Jan. 15, 2013

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, Truly Living Well Natural Urban Farms

Truly Living Well is seeking a Development Manager to help reach aggressive fundraising goals outlined in its strategic plan to broaden its donor and income base.