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Job Post: Regional Food Coordinator

JOB POSTING for position at COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

DATE REVISED: 04/05/2023 | DATE POSTED: 04/18/2023

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Title: Regional Food Coordinator
Team:Program and Sector Development
Hourly or Salary: Salary
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Starting Compensation Range: $50,000 – $55,000
Benefits Package: 
  1. Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance – starts immediately
  2. Paid Time Off – available immediately
  3. Paid Parental Leave
  4. Employee Assistance Program
  5. Professional Development
  6. Gym Reimbursement
Reports To: Senior Director of Agriculture
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Time Status/Term: Full-Time
Funding Type: This position is a specific grant funded position

POSITION SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE

Coalfield Development’s Agriculture Program, Refresh Appalachia is focused on developing, shaping, and supporting the regenerative and sustainable agriculture sector in Central Appalachia. We do this through various initiatives and projects. This position would be focused on supporting the Food Hub aspect of our work which primarily functions under a collaborative project called the Supporting Appalachia Initiative. This initiative was started as the Central Appalachian Food Enterprise Corridor and involves multiple partners across Central Appalachia that work to help local agriculture businesses access more markets and expand their operations. In addition, this collaborative works to solve complex food systems problems, leverage investment for local agriculture and develop new relationships.

  • Provide technical assistance to farmers through workshops, one-on-one direct assistance, and online resources on:
    • Best practices for wholesale readiness to meet buyer and market specifications.
    • Strategies for scaling up production.
    • Labor management and training initiatives.
    • Expanding sales through a diverse local market approach.
    • Online marketing and social media development.
    • Business planning, financial recordkeeping, benchmarking, and crop budget development.
  • Identifying existing and new market outlets for farmers and developing resources farmers can utilize for market expansion.
  • Networking with food system professionals to enhance small farms’ access to food distribution systems within Central Appalachia and in collaboration with partners under the Supporting Appalachia Initiative
  • Identify resources for agricultural producers and food business and make connections between them including Coalfields Agriculture SEED partners.
  • Work with producers focused on value added production within the Kanawha Valley to build their capacity in order to expand their operations and utilize the LIFT center when it is operational.
  • Work with the Senior Director of Agriculture to provide project oversight of the Development of the LIFT center in Charleston WV
  • Assist workforce development sites with production and project planning as directed.


    GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

  • Work with the Senior Director of Agriculture to develop annual work plans that support Coalfields mission, goals, and strategic plan.
  • Assist with programmatic monitoring to ensure compliance, progress towards objectives and expected results, and work plan and budget adherence.
  • Assist with programmatic planning, grant writing, evaluation, and reporting to support and expand regional agriculture work.
  • Increase recognition of and engagement with our mission, programs, and impact by attending events and related meetings
  • Coordinate and assist with implementation of grant programs

ABOUT COALFIELD

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WHY WORK AT COALFIELD?

You will have a sense of purpose that can only come from serving others, being the change you want to see in the world, and being involved in creative solutions to the world’s problems.

You will feel a sense of comradery and belonging that can only come from working alongside a passionate, diverse, quirky, eclectic, and compassionate team of personally and professional invested individuals.

If this is the type of career you want, then read on.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Travel to meet with farmers, food business, and partners.
  • Perform routine document collection and submission.
  • Communicate with supervisor and colleagues regularly via various communication platforms.
  • Coordinate multiple projects and initiatives.
  • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

Competency - knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Excellent at time management, task prioritization, and organization.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Be knowledgeable of product and company mission, vision, and goals.
  • Knowledge of agriculture

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This position will not have supervisory requirements.

Work Location and Hours of Work

  • 1040 Vernon Street, Huntington, WV 25704 or 600 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston. WV 25301 will be the primary reporting location with a need to travel to the other location other than the primary two days a week. This position has variable work hours throughout the week with most workdays being 8am to 5pm.

Environment Conditions, Physical Activity, Physical Demands

  • Be able to work in various weather conditions outdoors with low winter temperatures to high summer temperatures.
  • Some duties are performed in the warehouse and will require work to be done in varying climates. Temperatures range from zero in the coolers to 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above outdoors while on routes.
  • Stand for extended periods.
  • Lift and move cases (selecting product and placing on a pallet) ranging in weight up to 50 lbs continuously to and from heights ranging from floor to overhead.

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must provide reliable transportation to their primary work location. Coalfield has a limited fleet of vehicles and frequently carpools to minimize travel burdens on employees. Travel expenses (excluding commutes) may be reimbursed per Coalfield’s policies and procedures.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

  • Hold a degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, Horticulture, a related field or have comparable experience.
  • Proficient with computers, email, Microsoft applications, and messaging apps.
  • Proficient with standard office equipment (phone system, copier/printer, scanners, etc.)
  • Must have a valid driver’s license issued by a state authority.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

  • Some experience with food safety and safe food handling
  • Experience coordinating and working on multiple projects at once

EEO STATEMENT

Coalfield Development Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BACKGROUND OR DRUG TEST

Candidates for this position will be required to pass a drug test as a condition of employment.

Candidates for this position will not be required to have a background check as a condition of employment.

Standard Employment Application

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Authorization and Acknowledgements

Authorization and Acknowledgements I affirm that the information I have provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, and I have not knowingly withheld any information requested. I understand that withholding or misstating any information requested in this application is a ground for rejection of my application, and if hired is grounds for discharge. This is true of information provided during the interview process as well. This application is valid for 30 days, after that time I must reapply for consideration.

I authorize Coalfield Development to verify my references, record of employment, education record, and any other information I have provided. Unless otherwise noted, I authorize the references I have listed to disclose any information related to my work record and my professional experiences with them, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure. In addition, I release the company, my former employers and all other persons and entities, from any and all claims, demands or liabilities arising out of or in any way related to such inquiry or disclosure.

I understand, that as a final candidate for hiring by Coalfield Development, I will receive a conditional offer for employment based, in part, on my consent and voluntary submission to a drug test. If I refuse to take that test or test positive, I will not qualify for employment and any employment offer extended will be withdrawn. If I am hired, I understand that either Coalfield Development or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of Coalfield Development has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

Once employed I will be provided with the company policies and understand it is my obligation to obey and stay up to date on policies that include but not limited to the Personnel Manual, Drug Free Workplace Program, Safety & Health policy, program guidelines and financial policies.

“Coalfield participates in Policy Analysis Exercises through some universities and our trainings that includes a review of employee data provided by the employee to Coalfield. These studies are conducted pursuant to data confidentiality provisions but may include data such as employee birth dates, training and coaching documentation, and employee submitted doctor’s appointment notifications. As a condition of any employment with Coalfield, the undersigned acknowledges and consents to this limited disclosure of such employee information in strict compliance with the confidentiality provisions of the Policy Analysis Exercises.”

Coalfield Development Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and/or drug test as a condition of employment.

While all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Mail: 2923 Park Ave. Huntington, WV 25704
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