DESCRIPTION
Alchemist Community Development Corporation, Inc. (a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization) is implementing CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) payment processing and Market Match incentive programs at multiple Farmers’ Markets in Sacramento and Yolo County. These efforts align with Alchemist CDC’s vision of a vibrant, equitable and diverse Sacramento region. We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of residents in the communities we serve.
COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE:
$15-$17/hour DOE. Full time 35-40 hours/week non-exempt. (Most weeks, schedule is Wednesday through Sunday or Tuesday through Saturday, however flexibility in schedule is necessary to accommodate community activities and partner agency meetings.)
Job starts immediately. Position open until filled. Don’t delay in applying. Offer will be made as soon as the right candidate is found.
MAJOR TASKS:
➢ Community Outreach (e.g., connecting with social service agencies, drafting press releases, coordinating printing/mailings, designing outreach materials, etc.)
➢ Provide training and technical assistance to farmers’ market partners related to CalFresh and Market Match systems at 20 different market sites in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. (May also include 1-2 trips/year to Auburn and Oakland)
➢ Manage logistics and coordination for CalFresh booth operations at 10 farmers’ markets, coordinating with 5 different market operators and 4 different partner agencies.
➢ Ensure partner, staff and volunteer compliance with program guidelines and data reporting requirements in a tactful and productive manner
➢ Develop and maintain professional relationships with farmers’ market vendors to ensure compliance with program procedures and regulations.
➢ Develop and carry out a successful volunteer and internship recruitment strategy
➢ Train, schedule and supervise interns and volunteers
➢ Attend community meetings, educational workshops, etc.
➢ Represent Alchemist CDC and promote our mission and organization at events and meetings.
REQUIREMENTS:
➢ Must have prior successful experience with volunteer recruitment
➢ Experience managing logistics and schedules for multiple sites and/or staff
➢ Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
➢ Experience training staff or volunteers
➢ Must be willing to work most weekends and occasional evenings
➢ Must have your own reliable automobile to use for work (travel reimbursement provided)
➢ Must be willing to work early mornings (for farmers’ markets) and fill in on short notice (in the event of staff or volunteer cancellations/illness).
➢ Must be detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.
➢ Must be flexible in your work schedule and able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Time management skills are essential.
➢ Must be proficient with either MS Publisher or Adobe Illustrator for creating outreach materials
➢ Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
➢ Must be outgoing, level-headed and patient, demonstrating “grace under pressure”
➢ A plus if you have prior customer service experience
➢ A plus if you have prior event planning/coordination experience
➢ A plus if you have experience with videography
➢ A plus if you speak multiple languages
WORK LOCATION:
Telecommute possible at least one day/week.
At least 50% of work will take place at various farmers’ market and community sites in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. Much of the work takes place outside. You must be ok with working in the elements (hot/cold/dry/wet, etc.)
Office location is in downtown Sacramento.
HOW TO APPLY
davida@alchemistcdc.org