PT Eat! Program Coordinator

TITLE: 

PT Eat! Program Coordinator 

STATUS: 

Non-Exempt; Part-time (8-16 hours per week) 

COMPENSATION: 

Starting at $25/hour 

LOCATION:  

Hybrid  Mostly working on-site at Farmers Markets(South LA and East LA locations) but option to work remotely for admin work 

REPORTS TO: 

Director eat! Food Distribution 

Role Overview 

As our PT Eat! Program Coordinator you will play a key role in supporting all aspects of our food distribution efforts. This is a dynamic position that requires adaptability and responsiveness as the program evolves providing great growth opportunities for an individual passionate about food systems. You will work closely with the Director of the eat! Food Distribution Program with responsibilities including: 

• Assist in coordinating bulk produce deliveries to community locations working closely with the Program Director to communicate with farmers and community partners.  

• Support invoicing Excel-based tracking and other administrative and organizational tasks.  

• Manage CSA member communications including creating a weekly newsletter responding to member emails and coordinating with farmers to curate weekly produce selections.  

• Work on-site at farmers markets up to three times per week to pack orders and distribute them to CSA members pickup sites and wholesale partners (including restaurants schools and community organizations).  

• Drive our company 12-passenenger Mercedes Sprinter van with professional care to make deliveries for our CSA program wholesale deliveries and other program related activities. 

• Occasionally attend farm visits community partner site visits and related events. 

The ideal candidate is flexible a fast learner who thrives in a fast-paced and structured environment enjoys driving physical activity and the promotion of local California farmers. 

Qualifications :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bilingual English/ Spanish written and verbal; 

• Experience driving a 12-passenenger van 

• Demonstrated progressive leadership capabilities; 

• Reliable self-driven and able to follow clear directives with minimal supervision; 

• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively; 

• Proactive problem-solving skills; 

• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team setting and independently  

• Ability to operate within tight deadlines and produce exemplary work with high level of attention to detail; 

• Ability to communicate in a professional manner consistently and dependably via E-mail and phone; 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint cloud platform; 

• Comfortable using internet applications and digital platforms such as Canva FloDesk Excel 

• Ability to use social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook. 

• Working knowledge of Food Safety regulations ServSafe Certification Required (can be attained upon hiring); 

• Experience working with underserved low-income communities with awareness and integrity. 

Additional Information :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand sit; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a tablet and telephone keyboard stoop kneel to squat to lift boxes set up tents tables and other equipment (must be able to lift up to 25lbs). Most work will take place outside sometimes in rainy hot or cold weather conditions. 

Additional Information: 

Food Access LA makes hiring decisions without regard to gender race color religion gender gender orientation identity or expression national origin age veteran status disability or any other protected class and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from groups that have been historically underrepresented. 

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. May perform related duties assigned by management. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time