Position Opening for Exchange (Food Hub) Manager at Allen Neighborhood Center

Established in 1999, Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) is a non-profit community development agency serving the northeast quadrant of the Capital City and beyond.  Signature projects of ANC include the Allen Farmers Market (lively, year-round, SNAP-friendly), Incubator Kitchens (promoting food entrepreneurism), the Hunter Park GardenHouse (a hub for urban gardening/farming education), the Exchange (a food hub linking growers and food producers to commercial and institutional buyers) and the Veggie Box program (a multi-farm CSA providing worksite delivery). 

 We are seeking a full-time Exchange Manager who will:

• Coordinate the Veggie Box program, handling logistics, marketing, sales, and promotion.
•  Provide aggregation and distribution services to increase sales of regionally grown food and food products to commercial and institutional buyers, e.g., restaurants, hospitals and schools.
•  Develop and maintain relationships with farmers providing product to the Exchange and Veggie Box. 
•  Manage the online website (allenmarketplace.localorbit.com), which is associated with the Exchange.
• Develop newsletters & other marketing materials for buyers and producers.
• Support the growth of the local value-added industry by linking growers with the Incubator Kitchens to create value-added products, with the option of distribution through the Exchange.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and interns involved in the Exchange.
• 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.
• Knowledge of food safety and safe handling practices.
• Entrepreneurial energy, high level of initiative, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and customer service skills.
  
• Skills in web management and other computer and online programs.
  
• Ability to develop, implement, nurture, and evaluate programs.

• Passion for strengthening the local food system, ANC programs, and for the ANC mission.
• A bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study or relevant professional experience.
• 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 in April.

Salary commensurate with experience; benefits available.

Cover Letter & Resume due by Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Submit to: Joan Nelson, Executive Director

Allen Neighborhood Center

1611 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912

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