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Allen Neighborhood Center - Exchange (Food Hub) Manager
Established in 1999, Allen Neighborhood Center in Lansing,
MI serves as a hub for capacity building,
neighborhood enhancement, and for activities that promote the health, safety,
stability, and economic well-being of Eastside residents and other
stakeholders. Signature projects include the Hunter Park
GardenHouse, Allen Street Farmers Market, and Allen Market Place, a
multi-functional food resource center and food hub. These programs have emerged from ANC’s
inclusive neighborhood forums, designed to address emerging issues, (e.g., food
security and food access), and ensure the development of pioneering,
resident-driven strategies for community improvement.
We are
seeking a full-time Exchange Manager who will:
Provide aggregation
and distribution services to increase sales of regionally grown food and food
products to commercial and institutional buyers, e.g., restaurants, hospitals,
schools, caterers, grocers, buying clubs, etc.
- Manage the online
website (www.allenmarketplace.org),
an online marketplace associated with the Exchange.
- Coordinate Veggie Box
program (multi-grower CSA) logistics, marketing, sales, etc.
- Manage dry & cold
food storage operations.
- Develop newsletters
& other marketing materials for buyers and producers.
- Develop, coordinate
& promote a robust schedule of educational workshops & events (ex.
business planning, food safety, marketing & branding, etc.) taught by
educators from partnering organizations.
- Support the development of the local
value-added industry by linking growers and food entrepreneurs with the AMP
Kitchen to create value-added products, with the option of distribution through
the Exchange.
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers
and interns involved in the Exchange.
- Link growers & food
producers to proper licenses and food safety procedures.
- Evaluate and write reports showcasing
program effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
- A professional and resourceful style
with the ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Strong
organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail as they manage
multiple tasks/projects.
- Experience in
managing and creating relationships with multiple partners, patrons, and
neighbors.
- Entrepreneurial
energy, high level of initiative, positive, “can-do” attitude,
flexibility, and teamwork.
- Excellent verbal, written,
communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to
develop, implement, nurture and evaluate programs.
- Skills in web management and other
computer & online programs.
- Passion for strengthening the local food system and for
the ANC mission.
- Commitment to Lansing’s Eastside, its residents,
stakeholders as well as strategic partners throughout the mid-Michigan
region.
- A bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study, or
professional experience in relevant area.
- Flexible availability required (some nights and
weekends).
- Experience in food programs and
Michigan produce seasonality.
- Valid Michigan driver’s license.
- Management experience in business or non-profit
organization preferred.
Compensation
Full-time
position (40 hours/week) to begin end of August 2015.
Salary
commensurate with experience; benefits available.
Cover Letter & Resume due Wednesday,
July 15, 2015
Submit to: Rita O’Brien, Allen Market Place Associate
Director
Allen Neighborhood Center
1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912
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Rita O'BrienAllen Market Place Associate Director
& Hunter Park GardenHouse Director
Allen Neighborhood Center
1619 E. Kalamazoo St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 999-3910