Farmers Market Promotion Program Contractor
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Job Location:
Boothbay, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Our Vision & Mission
We envision a world in which all people have access to high quality and enduring solutions to improve and maintain their health and well-being. MCD Global Health aspires to be a premier partner of choice and a recognized leader innovator and trusted partner in healthcare and public health program development implementation and evaluation. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide through enduring high-quality cost-effective and universally accessible public health solutions. MCD operates impactful programs both in the U.S.A. and internationally.
Healthy Lincoln County is recruiting a parttime seasonal contractor to support its food systems work during the busy summer months. This position will help staff HLCs booths at the Boothbay and Damariscotta Farmers Markets assist customers using SNAP WIC Maine Senior FarmShare and Maine Harvest Bucks and support basic operations at our local Food Hub. Its a great fit for someone seeking temporary summer work and who wants to help expand access to fresh local food.
Healthy Lincoln Countys USDAfunded Farmers Market Promotion Program strengthens local food access by supporting markets and increasing the use of food assistance benefits. Activity increases significantly in the summer and additional support helps ensure markets run smoothly and community members receive clear guidance.
Responsibilities of this contracted position include customer support at markets assisting with food access programs and helping the Food Systems Coordinator keep market and Food Hub operations running efficiently.
Specific duties include:
Support the Food Systems Coordinator with increased summer workload for the Farmers Market Promotion Program and related food security efforts.
Staff the HLC booth at Boothbay and Damariscotta Farmers Markets engage customers and promote SNAP WIC Maine Harvest Bucks and other incentives.
Provide on-site shopper education and outreach to help customers understand and use available benefits.
Offer basic technical assistance to vendors and shoppers using SNAP/EBT WIC and Maine Harvest Bucks.
Assist with Food Hub operations including receiving sorting packing and handling local farm products.
Communicate with farmers vendors shoppers and staff to share updates address needs and strengthen partnerships.
Conduct farmer visits to support relationship building outreach and market access.
Gather feedback and observations from markets and the Food Hub to improve marketing education and program accessibility.
Perform other duties as needed to support HLCs food systems and food security work.
Job requirements
Experience in customer service community outreach agriculture food systems or related fieldsincluding lived experience.
Ability to work independently in busy market environments and collaboratively with HLC staff.
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort engaging with farmers vendors and shoppers.
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation is required.
Ability to lift 30-40 lbs.
All HLC contractors require a background check.
Experience working with USDA nutrition incentive programs is highly desirable.
- Boothbay Maine United States
- Damariscotta Maine United States
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About Company
MCD Global Health is a public health nonprofit that aims to better the health and well-being of people around the world with high-quality, accessible health solutions.
