Company description

Food Access LA, originally known as Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization that aims to build sustainable food systems, ensuring everyone has equitable access to fresh, affordable, locally grown foods. In 2024, the staff and board decided to update the name to better reflect the mission of the organization. What we all realized is that no matter the name, the work continues! Each week, our eight farmers’ markets across Los Angeles support small-scale agriculture and food and beverage entrepreneurs while improving food security in underserved neighborhoods. We successfully coordinate community development programs like Market Match and WIC while supporting California small and mid-sized farms and local small businesses.

Food Access LA also offers programs in nutrition education, urban agriculture, small food-business entrepreneurship, and an online ordering platform that enhances access to food assistance benefits. We recognize that long-term change requires a nuanced approach to the problems facing our food systems. We’re proud that our markets and programs work together holistically to promote large-scale food systems change.

Job description

Job Description
TITLE: Program Coordinator – eat! Food Distribution
STATUS:  Non-Exempt; Part-time (with potential to go full-time)
REPORTS TO: Director, eat! Food Distribution

LOCATION:  Hybrid - Remote & On-Site at Farmers’ Markets 

COMPENSATION: Starting at $25/hour
SCHEDULE:  20-24 hours a week, up to 8-hour shifts. Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Remote hours doing admin work are flexible.

About the Eat! Distribution Program

The eat! Program is our bulk food distribution program that impacts both our small farmers and our communities living near our farmers' market locations. Through eat!, and in conjunction with community partners with direct access to families in need, we distribute food boxes filled with fresh, local produce to families in need throughout LA & Ventura Counties. In addition to our food boxes, the eat! program curates a seasonal CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program for market shoppers who are interested in a weekly delivery of produce. We also currently work with the LA Regional food bank to assist with the procurement of bulk produce from our farmers. Additionally, we are testing our wholesale delivery program for restaurants, schools, and other community partners and reusable food wares program at one of our markets.

As the Program Coordinator, you will be directly involved in all aspects of our food distribution programs and will need to be adaptable and responsive to the growing and changing needs of the program. This position will primarily assist the Director, eat! Food Distribution in the following areas:

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist with the coordination of bulk deliveries to community locations, working with our Program Director to communicate with farmers and community partners.
  Assist with invoicing, excel spreadsheet tracking, and other online organizational duties.
• Manage CSA membership communications, including creation of a weekly newsletter, answering member e-mails, and communicating with farmers to curate the weekly selection.
• Works on-site at the farmers market three times per week, packing orders and delivering orders to CSA members, CSA pick-up sites, and our restaurant, school, and other wholesale partners.
• Occasionally attend on site farm visits, community partner site visits, and other related events.
• Assist with management of the eat! online platform to troubleshoot issues and test online ordering with our software developers.
• Assist and/or be responsible for the transportation of food wares to and from the Atwater Village Farmers’ Market to a cleaning kitchen.

Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of (1) years of relevant experience, preferably in a project coordinator or similar role at a non-profit or related organization.
• Comfort operating a vehicle in a professional capacity and experience driving a 15-passenger van or smaller; or experience driving a company-owned vehicle.
• Experience fulfilling, packing and delivering orders.
• Experience managing multiple tasks in an organized and detailed manner, and working on a team or independently when needed

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Multilingual; Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.
Proficiency with social media and other technology platforms. Experience working in community food systems, especially those within the Los Angeles area. Experience working with underserved, low-income communities with awareness and integrity. Experience conducting or assisting with surveys and assessments.

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a tablet and telephone keyboard, stoop kneel to squat to lift boxes, set up tents, tables and other equipment (must be able to lift up to 25lbs). Most work will take place outside, sometimes in rainy, hot, or cold weather conditions.

May perform related duties as assigned by management.

DISCLAIMER: The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

March 17, 2025