Position Opening for Exchange (Food Hub) Manager at Allen Neighborhood Center
Lansing, MI - 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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