MCA is pleased to be one of the many local organizations involved in the effort to start a Food Council that will work to strengthen our local food system. The Council will consist of all local food stakeholders- Farmers, Consumers, Retail Outlets, Farmers Markets, Local Government, Civic Organizations, Restaurants, and others.
We need someone who can coordinate the day to day operation of the Council. Is that you? Please see the job post below:
Coordinator for Food Council – Montgomery County, MD
Seeking a program coordinator to assist in the formation of a new Food Council in Montgomery County, Maryland. The position will be responsible for supporting an existing Food Policy Advisory Board as it creates the council, this consultant will serve the Council through the Community Foundation for Montgomery County. Candidates should have well-rounded experience working in the non-profit arena – in addition to normal office work (personal communications, database maintenance, etc.), job responsibilities will include media relations, attendance at political meetings, grant writing, coalition building, website and social media management, and other related activities. The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
* A passion for and experience with local and sustainable food issues and advocacy
* Experience working in issue advocacy campaigns, or related organizing experience
* Experience with fundraising; specific experience with grant writing preferred
* Strong writing and speaking skills
* Excellent interpersonal relation skills
* Facility with Microsoft Office and other online tools (including social media and basic website maintenance)
* Ability to travel within Montgomery County (must have own transportation)
Specific duties of the position will include, but are not limited to:
* setting up a database and merging contact info
• setting up a mail merge
• maintaining contact with the advisory board and setting up meetings
• attending community and private meetings
• acting as a liaison and taking notes at said meetings
• developing and maintaining a website and social media platforms
• fundraising, including grantwriting, individual solicitations and online fundraising
The Montgomery Food Council Coordinator will work from a home office or preferred location, but must be able to attend meetings or appointments as necessary in the county. Pay is comparable to other nonprofit start-ups and contingent on experience. Advancement to a permanent and/or full time position is possible.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and 3 professional references to fcsearchcommittee@mocoalliance.org, no later than September 15, 2011. No phone calls please.
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