UpRoot Colorado (UpRoot) measurably reduces on-farm surplus agriculture in Colorado, supports the economic stability of farmers and increases the nutritional security of our state’s residents.
 

Our vision is of a Colorado foodshed that is more mindful, humane, self-sustaining and connected, where everyone has access to protective foods and where markets value farmers for what they are: a cornerstone of our society.

We are seeking to fill the role of a part-time gleaning coordinator who will be responsible for gleaning operations in the Roaring Fork Valley.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Nurturing established relationships with local growers (i.e., farmers and fruit tree owners) and working to determine on a weekly basis what is available for gleaning and/or pick-up 

• Organizing and advertising valley-wide gleaning events where volunteers will come to a farm or backyard to harvest food for distribution to local hunger-relief agencies

• Fostering existing relationships with local hunger-relief agencies and coordinating pick-ups and/or distribution of gleaned food

• Recruiting gleaning volunteers and supervising volunteer gleaning events, as well as training and coordinating with “Harvest Leaders” to supervise events and distribute food

• Coordinate volunteer appreciation

• Recruiting backyard fruit tree owners to register their trees in UpRoot’s online fruit tree registry

• Taking photographs of gleaning events, and coordinating with UpRoot team members to create event flyers and social media posts about past/upcoming events, and spreading the word through local news media

• Meeting grant deliverables and expectations, including data collection, reporting and evaluation 

Must haves:

• A valid driver’s license and reliable, personal transportation (you may be required at times to deliver gleaned food in your own vehicle)

• The ability to organize volunteers and collect and organize data

• The ability to follow and implement Covid-19 best practices (e.g., social distancing; wearing a face mask; hand washing)

• The ability to lift 40 lbs.

Good to have:

• Agricultural or food-systems experience 

• An outgoing personality and ability to work independently

• An entrepreneurial spirit and a flexible schedule 

This is a part-time, non-exempt role that will begin in mid-July and extend into November (approx. 20 weeks). The rate of pay is $18 per hour for up to 17 hours per week. Mileage reimbursement for role-specific duties is set at $0.30 per mile.