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Education and Outreach Coordinator

Boston Area Gleaners

Date Posted March 27, 2017
Location Waltham, MA
Category Education / Nonprofit
Job type Part-Time

Company description

Boston Area Gleaners, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organizationdedicated to rescuing surplus farm crops for people in need. We distribute high quality, local produce to food pantries and meal programs by working closely with farmers, providing volunteer labor to harvest what would otherwise be plowed under. We are building a reliable supply chain of agricultural surplus to regional food agencies that serve people in need. By organizing volunteers to harvest and sort crops on farms, we have gleaned and donated over 1,000,000 pounds of high quality produce since our founding in 2004.

Job description

Boston Area Gleaners is seeking an Education and Outreach Coordinator who will work throughout the community to engage people in the work of our mission.

Position Description: The Education and Outreach Coordinator will work collaboratively with programs and development to conduct effective education and outreach throughout our operating region in order to engage a larger number of individuals and groups in our work. Education and outreach efforts will include public speaking, presentations, and group organizing, as well as promoting our work to local businesses, educational institutions, and communities of faith.

Qualifications and Experience
Qualified candidates will be outgoing and personable, with an abiding interest in our mission and the local food system and will have experience and/or interest in public speaking, presentation, and teaching. Communication skills must be exceptional, with a proven ability to work independently while part of a cohesive team. Experience in group organizing and/or working with volunteers is essential.

Status, Compensation, and Benefits

Permanent part-time, flexible hours with periodic evening and weekend responsibilities.
$20-$25K/yr. equivalent, depending on experience.
Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, professional development allowance, cellphone allowance, and access to surplus produce.
Opportunity for additional hours during harvest season in operations.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15/hr +

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