Job Opening: Harvest for Health Program Director

Job Description

Job Title: Program Director
Department: Harvest for Health
Reports To:  Senior Program Director
Classification: Exempt

Basic Function: To provide direction and oversight for staff and all aspects of programming for projects in the Harvest for Health Department, including the Anacostia Farmers Market, From the Ground Up at Clagett Farm, Cooking Close to Home and activities relative to each of these, while maintaining focus on the organizational mission, budget and strategic plan.

Responsibilities:

• Sets and evaluate goals for programs and staff through written strategic plans, work plans and action plans in a format compatible with other CAFB departments;
• Regularly provides constructive feedback on performance of all department staff and interns
• Facilitates planning meetings with CAFB and CBF staff to encourage ongoing communication and collaboration on FGU program development;
• Seeks opportunities for streamlining and integrating all CAFB programs related to fresh produce, and work to encourage a Community Food Security perspective and approach;
• Tracks and reports poundage distribution related to all departmental programs, and ensure a near 50% distribution of Clagett produce to low-income households;
• Tracks expenses and income related to the department 4 (market) and 5 (farm) budgets, and assist in creating a monthly reconciliation between CAFB and CBF accounting records;
• Collaborates on grant proposals and other development activities to source funds for current project costs and future program development;
• Maintains records and monitors project progress to ensure compatibility with the predicted outcomes of awarded grants;
• Supervises plan and messaging for all departmental marketing and outreach;
• Provides direction and focus for educational aspects of all programs;
• Forges relationships and suggests needed action for CAFB Advocacy on issues related to departmental programming;
• Represents department or identify a staff member to be present at relevant national conferences, regional forums and local neighborhood meetings when appropriate;
• Forges strong community partnerships with groups and organizations, CSA shareholders, and member agencies located near project sites;
• Works with the Local Food Alliance and other pertinent community organizations to identify and secure a long-term community organizer for the Anacostia Farmers Market;
• Serves as the on-site and behind-the scene Anacostia Farmers Market manager until a community partner has been identified to assume leadership;
• Responsible for securing market site annually and work with District government on obtaining any necessary permits and approval;
• Supervises the recruitment of new farmers for the Anacostia Farmers Market and manage existing relationships with current farmer vendors;
• Monitors effectiveness of EBT acceptance and look for opportunities to take this experience elsewhere to other markets within DC and the Metro Area;
• Ensures efficiency of the From the Ground Up at Clagett Farm Fresh Produce Grant distribution of donated shares;
• Works to initiate Cooking Close to Home classes and provide structure for volunteers and interns to assume a large part of day-to-day project responsibility;

Minimum Qualifications:

 
• Bachelors degree in related field
• 4 years work experience and training in the fields of project management, program development and/or community organizing
• Competency with Microsoft Office Software to include: Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher; knowledge of website updating beneficial

Knowledge, skills, abilities:

• Working knowledge of sustainable agriculture, preferably in the operations of a producer-only farmers market, small farm and/or Community Supported Agriculture program
• Experience in planning, organization and time management in team-oriented environments.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Exhibits excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience in marketing, event planning, public relations, customer service, and/or related fields a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic organization.
• Experience working in low-income communities and with diverse populations.

Physical requirements:

• The ability to lift heavy boxes up to 40 lbs

Working Conditions and Hours: This position will require a flexible 40-hour work week, and will be based at the Capital Area Food Bank office. Time in the Anacostia community of SE Washington, DC, and at the farm in Upper Marlboro, MD will also be required. Most work is during the normal working day but some activities will take place during evening hours or on weekends during the growing season. Position requires working outdoors in varying conditions during the growing season.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Please contact:
  Les Johnson, M.S.
Human Resources Director
johnsonl@cfoodbank.org
www.capitalareafoodbank.org
202-587-1330 - Fax