Hi CANR colleagues,
 
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems is seeking an outreach specialist to join our team. This person will support equitable business and technical assistance efforts for food and farm entrepreneurs in Michigan.
 
This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic, outreach-minded, resourceful and committed candidate to implement their skills working with Michigan’s food and farm entrepreneurs. 
 
More information and links are available in the message below. Please help us spread the word!
 
 
Thank you very much-
 
Ali Farra, CHRS
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Business Operations Manager/Fiscal Officer
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Natural Resources Building
480 Wilson Rd, Room 302A
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
517-432-0049
 
 
Apply by April 19, 2023 
 
Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems
 
 
 
 
Join the CRFS team!
 
MSU CRFS seeks an outreach specialist to support equitable business and technical assistance efforts for food and farm entrepreneurs. 
 
The Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) is hiring a full-time outreach specialist to lead efforts through partnerships across the state of Michigan on food and farm entrepreneurship. This role includes conducting outreach and working one-on-one with entrepreneurs, with particular focus on supporting Black, Indigenous and entrepreneurs of color. 
 
The specialist will work towards the goal of creating a strong, equitable, and sustainable networked food ecosystem in partnership with local and regional organizations across the state of Michigan and within MSU. This position will support CRFS’ existing strong foundation of food systems partnerships, programs, and relationships, while shaping our work and reputation into the future.  
 
This position is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic, outreach-minded, resourceful and committed candidate to implement their skills working with Michigan’s food and farm entrepreneurs. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with agriculture/food enterprises and a proven ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholder groups, as well as experience in network-building and group facilitation. People of color are encouraged to apply. 
 
Applications will be accepted until April 19, 2023 at 11:55 p.m. EST.
 
Salary range is commensurate with experience: $55,000-$60,000, plus MSU’s benefit package. 
 
 
Questions about the position or search process should be directed to Jude Barry, Associate Director, at [log in to unmask].
 
Learn more about the Center for Regional Food Systems:foodsystems.msu.edu
 
 
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·     MSU Center for Regional Food Systems @MSUCRFS is hiring an outreach specialist to support equitable business and technical assistance efforts for food and farm entrepreneurs. Learn more and apply by April 19! www.canr.msu.edu/jobs/seeking-specialist-outreach-fixed-term
 
 
 
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