Company description

At Wholesome Wave Georgia (WWG), we believe all Georgians should have access to good, wholesome and locally-grown food. Founded in 2009, WWG’s mission is to strengthen local food communities by empowering networks of farmers to facilitate access to and awareness of healthy food choices. In 2009, WWG launched as a state-wide chapter of Wholesome Wave National’s Double Value Coupon Program to double Federal Nutrition Assistance (FNA; i.e., SNAP, WIC) benefits at Georgia famers markets. WWG has grown from three partner farmers markets in 2009 to a network of over 45 markets and direct-marketing farms today. WWG launched the Southeast’s first Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program in 2015, connecting low income families with chronic illness to health care providers and nutrition and culinary education. Since 2009, WWG has provided over $1.8 million in healthy food to Georgia’s FNA recipients and in revenue to local farmers.

For more information, please visit www.wholesomewavegeorgia.org.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Programs Coordinator assists in the planning, evaluation and execution of Wholesome Wave Georgia’s programs. S/he is also responsible for managing relationships with partners and performing administrative tasks to support program effectiveness and efficiency.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

• Manage existing relationships with program and community partners with the goal of increasing program participation and awareness through regular communication and technical assistance
• Assist Director of Programs with execution of annual SNAP Outreach Plan
• Assist Director of Programs to implement and share best practices and learnings across statewide network
• Manage and evaluate new pilot programs to deepen impact and reach
• Assist Director of Programs with the monitoring and evaluation of all programs
• Coordinate and execute partnership meetings, SNAP enrollment activities, and outreach events
• Monitor and review weekly market reports through established WWG systems and produce weekly market summary

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working across disciplines such as community development, sustainable food systems, environmental issues and public health
• Passionate and knowledgeable about food access for low-income populations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills: able to manage several program responsibilities simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships and relate well to individuals from varied backgrounds
• Outgoing, energetic attitude and eagerness to promote programs
• High degree of emotional intelligence
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape and the possibility of unanticipated projects and demands
• Ability to quickly come up to speed on existing initiatives and programs
• Ability and availability to travel independently and represent a statewide organization; Driver’s license and access to a car are necessary
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years experience in community development, sustainable agriculture and/or related field

COMPENSATION, TIME AND CLASSIFICATION

• This position is part time, at 24 hours per week
• This position does not include benefits
• Hourly rate is between $14-$18, based on qualifications and experience
• Position will be based out of WWG’s Kirkwood, Atlanta office

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $14.00 - $18.00

Application instructions

Deadline

January 02, 2017