I am posting this on behalf of a colleague. Please respond to the contact listed below if you are interested in the position. Apologies for cross-postings. Thanks, Sandy Repp
Position Announcement Title: Community Food Educator Senior Program Coordinator Responsibilities: Coordinate efforts to promote local/regional farm and food products to consumers and other buyers, and will facilitate relationships that enable farmers to increase sales to local and regional buyers. Responsible for several major initiatives to enhance local/regional farm and food products purchasing: Buy Local Campaign (Tompkins County) including farm to institution/restaurant sales, management of a well established low income CSA program, and support Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty activities (14 county regional program). Supervise volunteers and students. Qualifications: Bachelors degree with relevant professional experience (at least three years) required or Masters Degree in a field related to responsibilities of the position preferred. Coursework in Agriculture, Business, Education, Policy, Communications and related subjects. Experience working with and or facilitating the work of grassroots community groups with common interests and goals. Demonstrated interest in farm and food issues. Experience farming and marketing farm products. Minimum Annual Salary: $32,000 (full-time) Hours/Benefits: Position is entirely grant funded and employment is contingent upon grant availability. Funding is currently available for a full-time position for up to 18 months. Options exist for 2 part-time positions depending on candidate qualifications and time available. The position offers a full benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement, life insurance, and more. For more information and to view the Position Description please visit our website at www.ccetompkins.org/employment Inquiries: Contact Monika Roth, Team Coordinator, 607-272-2292 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Application deadline: December 31, 2007 or until a suitable candidate is found. Please pick up an application at the Information Center of Cornell Cooperative Extension or download one at www.ccetompkins.org/employment Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County Education Center 615 Willow Avenue Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: 607-272-2292 Fax: 607-272-7088 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.ccetompkins.org _______________________________________________ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
