Company description

Zero Foodprint is a nonprofit organization mobilizing local food economies to restore the climate. We believe that by regenerating soil, local food systems can play a critical role in reversing the global climate crisis. We work with food and beverage businesses, philanthropy and government to bring the next dollar to implement the next regenerative practice on the next acre. And we know that this regenerative economy benefits every person who grows food, every person who sells food, and every person on this planet who eats food.

Job description

Position Title:  Outreach Coordinator/Outreach Manager (TBD based on candidate’s demonstrated skills & experience.  An Outreach Manager will fulfill the essential job responsibilities listed below, as well as have more responsibility managing key partnerships and shaping strategy.)
 

Location: Remote, located in California. Preference for San Diego County based candidates.
 

Schedule: Full time, salaried position

Zero Foodprint hours are 9am - 5pm Pacific time, Monday through Friday. While we can accommodate some flexibility, the majority of expected work hours shall occur during normal Zero Foodprint office hours. This position will require some evening and weekend availability. 

Compensation: $67,000 - $75,000 annual salary + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

Benefits include:

• 10 days PTO accrued per year
• Paid Sick Leave
• 13 Days Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Position Summary:

The Outreach Coordinator/Manager is responsible for recruiting (and helping to retain) businesses and individual supporters into the Zero Foodprint community. 

 

Though Zero Foodprint works nationwide, this position will primarily support outreach in California, with specific focus on San Diego County.  This position is expected to maintain a series of ongoing outreach/sales channels, while participating in innovating new ways of engaging potential members through community building activities. The right candidate is as at ease with monitoring sales flows in a CRM as they are networking with potential members. This position requires flexibility and the ability to adapt techniques to accommodate a fluid, evolving industry. 

 

Essential Responsibilities:

 

Lead Generation

• Seeking out potential ZFP member businesses.
• Identifying partner organizations able to introduce ZFP to their communities.
• Building and maintaining lists in CRM (Customer Relationship Management).
• Expanding ZFP’s “nominate a business” pipeline.

 

Direct Outreach

• Coordinating and executing outreach and sales/outreach efforts to potential members. 
• Working with the Outreach and Comms team to craft outreach messages.
• Utilizing CRM to move potential members through the recruitment process.
• Tracking conversion metrics, and adapting methodologies based on what is working/not working. 

Engagement Activities

• Maintaining a regular schedule of Zero Foodprint Info Sessions and hosting targeted recruitment webinars as needed.
• Organizing in person educational, recruitment and community building events. 
• Attending partner events, and networking on behalf of Zero Foodprint.

 

Volunteer/Program Ambassador Management

• Supporting volunteers engaged in recruiting new businesses and individuals into the ZFP community.

 

Reporting

• Providing regular updates to the Outreach and Communications team.
• Collecting data for grant reporting. 

 

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Self-directed and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote environment.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience communicating an organizational mission and recruiting supporters to a cause. 
• Fluency in basic remote working tools such as Google Suite, Slack,  demonstrated experience using a CRM. 
• Competency in both virtual and in-person event coordination. 
• General knowledge of one of the following areas;  food and beverage industry, climate action, or regenerative agriculture, and/or proven ability to adapt your skillset to a new content area. 
• Preference given to those who have worked in the food and beverage industry.

 

Physical Requirements: 

 

Zero Foodprint is committed to creating an inclusive environment, including providing reasonable accommodations to allow all employees to thrive in their role.

 

Essential functions of this role include:

Extensive use of computers and cellphones.

Local and regional travel. 

 

This position reports to the Program Director. 

Compensation this position is : salaried, varies DOE, $67,000.00 - $75,000.00 Location job can be done remotely Application instructions Please click here to sign in and view application details.
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