Food Access Coordinator: NOFA-NH's Farm Share Program

Food Access Coordinator: NOFA-NH's Farm Share Program The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting organic, regenerative, ecologically sound farming, gardening, eating, and land care practices for healthy communities. We help people build local, just, and sustainable food systems. Located in Concord, New Hampshire, and operating statewide, our core programs focus on education, food access, farmer services, and advocacy. NOFA-NH's Farm Share Program makes local, certified organic and sustainably grown food accessible to all in the community. This program matches community members in need with low-cost organic and sustainably produced farm shares, providing a season's worth of produce to households with limited incomes. The program especially benefits children, families, seniors, and those most affected by the current inequities in our food system by covering 75% of the cost of 3 - 6+ months of local, farm fresh food. NOFA-NH raises money each year to help fund every farm share distributed through the program. We recruit and work with farmers, program participants, and donors on an annual basis. To further food security in New Hampshire, we collaborate with organizations across the state on food access initiatives, supporting one another in our shared goals of nourishing the community. The Food Access Coordinator will help grow NOFA-NH's Farm Share Program by increasing and improving outreach to participants, expanding and strengthening farm and community partnerships, developing program materials, and assisting with program fundraising. At the conclusion of their year of service, the Food Access Coordinator will develop the skills to manage a community driven food access program. By developing program materials, protocols, and deepening relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders they will build a strong foundation for the sustainable expansion of the Farm Share Program both within the community and into future years. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : The Food Access Coordinator will grow and nurture the community by: - Expanding outreach to farm and community partners, with a focus on increasing program access in underserved communities. - Developing cohesive messaging about in-state food access programs with partner organizations, leading to increased food security. - Streamlining communications tools, systems, and protocols to improve participant experiences. - Strengthening community participation via stakeholder meetings with farmers and participants. - Developing outreach materials such as videos and other media. - Improving payment access, language access, and program evaluation. - Assisting with donor and sponsor outreach, and fundraising campaign development. - Participating in the annual selection and placement process for farms and participants. This critical work will enhance the Coordinator's communications, community building, fundraising, technology, project coordination, and leadership skills. Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Training , Flexible schedule, laptop, farm share , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance . Terms : Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Elder Care , Health , Hunger , Environment . Skills : Communications , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Recruitment , Social Services , Leadership , General Skills , Youth Development , Public Health .

Created: 2024-10-22