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ASSISTANT MANAGER
Beer Table
Brooklyn, NY
We are looking for a full time employee who has management skills, the desire to learn more about beer, and about growing a small business. This is a full time service position for a very well rounded, resilient, and motivated person. The candidate must have restaurant, bar, or food retail experience, preferably in a service management capacity. This is a salaried position with a five evening work week. This is not a bartending position.
Contact Justin to apply.
Beer Table
http://beertable.com/
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PART TIME SERVER
Beer Table
Brooklyn, NY
We are looking for a part time server who is experienced with food and beverage service (not a bartender) and is interested in learning more about beer. This position is paid an hourly wage plus tips and is for a four evening work week.
Contact Justin to apply.
Beer Table
http://beertable.com/
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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Chez Panisse Foundation
Berkeley, CA
Applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest to Info@ChezPanisseFoundation.org. No phone calls, please.
Position Description
The Chez Panisse Foundation (CPF) is seeking a Development Director to direct and manage CPF's development efforts including but not limited to: foundation and individual donor work; corporate sponsorship; event planning; and mail and web programs. The Development Director (DD) works closely with CPF Board, staff, and Alice Waters to design and implement an effective fundraising campaign each year -- to meet not only the annual operating budget of approximately $1.2 million, but to continue to grow CPF’s investment account to support CPF going forward.
Founded in 1996 by Chef Alice Waters, the Chez Panisse Foundation (CPF) is a non-profit that works to promote an edible education through its Edible Schoolyard network, Academy Program and School Lunch initiatives. CPF currently has six established official "Edible Schoolyards" (ESY) across the country, including its flagship program at the MLK Middle School in Berkeley. These ESY programs integrate hands-on experiences in kitchens, gardens, and lunchrooms into the curriculum. These comprehensive, experiential programs in the kitchen and garden teach children lifelong lessons and are an effective way to reach all children, particularly those at greatest risk.
Through technical support and its Academy program, CPF also provides activists, educators and community leaders with the skills, knowledge and know-how to launch edible education programs in their own communities. The Foundation also advocates for a change in public policy that will provide a healthy, freshly prepared meal as part of the school day for every child in the country.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Develop and manage annual fundraising goals and plans, together with ED and CPF Board
• Develop web, print and other materials to support fundraising plan
• Manage consultants, staff, Alice Waters and Board to meet goals
• Work with CPF accountant to develop reports for Board and ED
• Monitor and report to ED and Board on quarterly progress towards goals
• Assist ED in developing annual operating and program budgets as necessary
• Manage and adhere to projected fundraising budget
• Draft and coordinate production of annual report, including all financial reports
• Explore and possibly implement other creative fundraising opportunities and programs such as planned giving, membership-based programs, merchandising, etc.
Individual Donors
• Design and implement stewardship program to increase level of giving and re-engage lapsed donors
• Expand current donor base and design cultivation strategies, using web, print and events
• Develop materials to support major gifts expansion, i.e. pamphlets, annual report, web copy and donor updates
• Manage two appeals per year in support of annual fund
• Develop web initiatives to increase on-line giving and donor base, including social media, CPF website upgrades and updates, and database improvements
• Manage donor acknowledgements, including personal calls from Board and/or Alice Waters, letters, annual report, web, and signage or naming opportunities
• Manage the creation and production of fund-raising materials
Grants
* Write grant proposals
• Manage grant deliverables and reporting for existing grants
• Research and develop opportunities for new grant funding
• Structure new requests, including budgeting and program development, in association with program staff
Database and Web Management
• Complete upgrade of donor database
• Ensure timely data input for prospect and stewardship tracking purposes
• Prepare and present a variety of reports including contact and giving history
• Expand web-based fundraising and marketing efforts
Events
• Design and produce fundraising events at Chez Panisse restaurant, and private venues
• Generate and manage event/host committees, corporate sponsors, in-kind donations
• Work with CP restaurant, CPF staff, and CPF Board to ensure profitability
• Draft and negotiate agreements as needed
Corporate Sponsorship
• Identify, track and negotiate appropriate sponsorship opportunities; draft contracts as needed
• Develop supporting materials as necessary
• Manage corporate relationships and donor stewardship, including developing and implementing schedule of benefits
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a versatile development professional, experienced in fund-raising research, grant writing, fund solicitation, and events. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a history of success in raising funds for programs and core support; and a sincere passion for work with environmental and edible education is required. A minimum of seven years experience is required. Honesty, integrity, humility, and a strong will are critical to this work.
The Chez Panisse Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about CPF, please visit www.chezpanissefoundation.org.
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INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Collective Roots
East Palo Alto, CA
The Interim Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive of Collective Roots, a non-profit organization focused on garden based learning and food system change. Accountable to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for overseeing the operational management of Collective Roots, as well as the administration of community-based programming, in order to achieve the organization’s mission and vision.
Organization Description
Collective Roots is a non-profit organization based in East Palo Alto that employs a highly collaborative methodology for accomplishing work in two key program areas: garden based learning and food system change.
Currently, the organization’s core programs are based at East Palo Alto Charter School (EPACS) where over 400 students and their families are learning the links between human and environmental health through the cultivation of an organic garden that is nearly an acre in size. Collective Roots has developed a unique approach to integrating environmental science, nutrition, and food system change into the core curricula for kindergarten through eighth grade students. These educational programs aim to encourage healthy lifestyles, leadership skills, stewardship of the land, and a stronger sense of community.
During 2007-2009, Collective Roots expanded its work beyond schools, starting a community-based farmers’ market and a backyard gardener network in East Palo Alto. In 2010, it launched free cooking classes and a nutrition education program funded by the California Department of Public Health. The ED will play a central role in maintaining this level of community activity.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
* Fiscal and development management (40%): administer internal organization plans to meet grant deliverables and fundraising goals, grant writing and grants management.
* Organizational administration (30%): provide strategic leadership and drive the execution of Collective Roots’ mission and vision.
* Director of Community Programs (20%): manage community programs, including the Backyard Gardener Network, EPA Fresh Checks, and free cooking classes.
* Community development and relationship building (10%): serve as the primary contact to funders, partners and collaborating agencies.
Fiscal and Development Management (40%)
* Review monthly financial statements prepared by the bookkeeper before monthly submission to the Board of Directors.
* Lead the yearly budget planning process for staff and Board of Directors.
* Manage grant related finances and outcomes. Responsibilities include: grant writing, identifying grant deliverables, coordinating plans to achieve results, fulfilling budget requirements, and generating required grant reports.
* Manage grants, including working with the Board of Directors and staff to assess the current status of grants, progress toward goals, objectives, deliverables, grant report deadlines and project funding.
* Work with Development Manager to collaborate and communicate with funders and partners to address progress toward goals and any changes in project scope.
* Cultivate positive volunteer and donor relations through e-mail/phone correspondence, grant reports and program visits.
* Work with Development Manager and all staff to provide input on potential grant proposal goals, objectives, deliverables, and budgets.
Organizational Administration (30%)
* Provide updates to the Board of Directors through a written monthly ED report, attendance at monthly Directors meetings, and coordination of direct staff reports, as needed.
* Supervise and evaluate Bookkeeper/Office Manager, Development Manager and Program Director; recruit and train new employees.
* Participate in strategic planning with Board of Directors, staff and both current and future partners.
* Perform general administrative duties such as approving timesheets & expenses, signing checks, overseeing bookkeeping activities and maintaining internal financial controls.
Community Programs (20%)
* Oversee and delegate as appropriate the management of the community-based Food System Change Initiative, including the East Palo Alto Backyard Gardener Network, EPA Fresh Checks and free cooking classes.
* Work closely with agency partners to recruit their participation in hosting cooking classes, distributing Fresh Checks and providing participants for Backyard Gardener Network programming.
* Serve as an advisor to the East Palo Alto Community Farmers’ Market Organizing Committee and its sponsoring agency.
* Supervise and evaluate staff, volunteers, and student interns associated with the Food System Change Initiative.
Community Development and Relationship Building (10%)
* Maintain relationships with funders, key political and community partners, and our primary collaborators – community based organizations, health providers, and partner schools – to build a base of potential supporters and donors, and to strengthen garden-based and food system change programming.
* Communicate the organization’s vision and mission to stakeholders through our website, newsletters, and community based media channels.
* Serve as spokesperson for Collective Roots to the community, media, and potential donors.
* Travel as needed to professional meetings, conferences and workshops.
Qualifications
Combination of training and work experience matched with a Bachelor or Masters degree in a field relevant to the work of garden based learning and food system change.
Experience
At least three years successful work experience demonstrating outstanding leadership capacity. Demonstrated track record of successful collaboration, community building, and social change. Previous community development, not-for-profit program management, food system change, or teaching experience is a plus. Knowledge of nutrition issues, community organizing, environmental education, and/or sustainable agriculture also desirable.
Skills
Exceptional operational management skills are necessary. Strong leader who motivates others to participate. Strategic thinker who envisions the “big picture” and can move the organization and community served into the future. Entrepreneurial and energetic. Strong communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills including negotiating, coaching, consulting, and influencing others. Ability to form productive relationships with diverse groups of students and families. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Collective Roots is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we value diversity and actively solicit qualified applicants from all ethnic and racial backgrounds. Our board-adopted policy prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Application Information
Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to jobs@collectiveroots.org. Email applications preferred. Please, no phone calls. Position open until filled. Interviews begin immediately.
For more information, please visit http://www.collectiveroots.org/IED
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FARMERS' MARKET MANAGER
YMCA
East Palo Alto, CA
View the full job posting here.
Job Description:
The Specialty Coordinator position is responsible for all operational aspects of the East Palo Alto Farmers’ Market. The Specialty Coordinator is qualified to assume, as needed, both the role of leader and as the director when the director is absent. The Specialty Coordinator is an organized individual who leads in the management and operations of the weekly market. The successful candidate will be an effective and diplomatic organizer with initiative, creativity, and an understanding of food security principles; and an adept public speaker with strong outreach, organizational, financial, marketing, and project management skills.
General administrative duties include:
* Supervision of program staff and volunteers,
* Program development and implementation,
* Collaborate with local, county and state agencies and organizations to provide a broad spectrum of activities and education at the Farmer’s Market – securing a minimum of 6 outside resources for each market,
* Manage and coordinate the financial components of the Farmers’ Market with the Associate Executive Director.
* Lead and enlist support of Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee,
* Assist in financial development through annual Community Support Campaign and fundraising.
Qualifications:
* This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and its core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in adults and youth. Additionally, the YMCA values diversity, youth, and a broad vision of health and wellness which is enhanced by relationship building.
* Minimum three (3) years progressive experience in an organized program setting.
* BA degree preferred.
* Prior experience in hiring, training and supervising staff.
* Certified in CPR with AED and First Aid, or be certified within 30 days of hire.
* Prefer previous experience with diverse populations. Bilingual Spanish or multilingual preferred.
* Minimum age of 21.
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FRONT OF HOUSE SERVICE MANAGER
Savoy Restaurant
New York, NY
ABOUT SAVOY
Savoy is a restaurant with a simple thought: that we can create delicious and memorable meals by sourcing the very best ingredients from farmers we know, and then augment those flavors with a straight forward cooking style. Our cuisine and service combine the ease and tradition of great country cooking independence and creativity emblematic of downtown New York City.
THE POSITION
The position is a service manager for Savoy restaurant. This includes overseeing all aspects of FOH service during lunch and dinner service. A proper candidate should have FOH experience in NYC, hold some knowledge in food, wine, and spirits, and have a passion to grow with a restaurant. An understanding of local, sustainable food is always good to see as well. Candidates must be able to work well as a team leader, maintain organization, and good communication. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday June 18th.
If you're interested, contact Zach.
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BUTCHER
Sickles Market
Little Silver, NJ
As the Butcher, your overall responsibility is to maintain a high quality meat and butcher section. Ordering all the meat requirements for the store. Coordinate with the Sous Chef as to all the kitchens meat needs.
Overall Requirements:
• Oversees daily production for the butcher and meat cases.
• Oversee all elements and operation of the butcher department
• Monitor the deli personnel to ensure they are following proper sanitation requirements and butchering techniques.
• Maintain the overall appearance of the department to ensure products levels are sustained throughout the day and food is presented in eye-appealing ways to showcase quality and increase scales.
• Handling any problems that arise throughout the section, including any personnel issues, equipment problems or concerns with products, vendors and most importantly the customers.
• Working with other departments to cross merchandise products.
• Educating customers and employees on products in the department, making sure to share knowledge to offer complete meal solutions, suggest ways to prepare meal items and work across departments to eliminate knowledge barriers and exceed expectations.
• Oversees sanitation and monitors food handling procedures, temperature controls and sanitary conditions.
• Ensures that equipment and work areas are clean and well maintained.
• Monitors and control food costs.
• Work closely with Deli Manager to ensure we have the coverage to maintain a full and eye appealing meat selection.
• Daily ordering of all meat products. Working closely with all purveyors to ensure we are getting the highest quality products at a fair price.
• Assist the Executive Chef in costing out all products in the butcher section.
• Reports to Deli manager, Sous Chef and Executive Chef
Scheduling requirements:
*Schedule must be flexible, able to work weekends, holidays and where needed to provide for our customers needs.
To apply, send your resume by email or mail to:
Robert Sickles
rsickles@sicklesmarket.com
Sickles Market
1 Harrison Ave.
Little Silver, NJ 07739
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FARMER RESOURCE NETWORK MANAGER
Farm Aid
Cambridge, MA
Farm Aid is looking for a full-time Farmer Resource Network Manager to join our 12-person office in Cambridge, MA. Primary purpose of the job is to manage Farm Aid’s online Farmer Resource Network. Specifically, the Farmer Resource Network Manager will maintain and increase the functionality, content, partnership and outreach of the Network. The position will also provide administrative and substantive support to Farm Aid’s Grant Program and Hotline, and participate in on-going planning and implementation of Program Department activities, including those held at the annual Farm Aid concert. This is a new position for expanded service and outreach to family farmers.
Skills required: Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Adept in navigating the web and knowledgeable about the online tools currently geared toward farmers. Understanding of Filemaker Pro and general database principles a plus.
A college degree is required, with 2+ years of experience in the food and agriculture sector, preferably working directly with farmers. Also seeking someone with a sense of humor, integrity, and compassion, along with an optimistic outlook and willingness to travel nationally. If you have these qualities and are interested, please apply by July 2, 2010.
Please send resume, cover letter and two writing samples to jobs@farmaid.org with “FRN Manager Position” in the subject line. Resumes will be reviewed as received. Farm Aid is committed to recruiting a diverse staff; individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. EOE.
For more information about Farm Aid, please visit our website: www.farmaid.org
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AGRONOMIST
Animal and Natural Resources Institute
Beltsville, MD
Application Deadline: June 25, 2010
USDA-ARS, Animal and Natural Resources Institute, Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, is seeking highly qualified candidates for a Term, two year appointment, full time Agronomist. The incumbent will develop and maintain web-based and other outreach information about organic grain production, provide field and laboratory support for organic on-farm research, and assist in outreach activities related to organic grain and forage cropping systems in Maryland.
Salary Range $51,630.00 - $67,114.00 Per Annum
To apply, print a copy of the vacancy announcement ARS-D10-0132 from the ARS Careers Website www.ars.usda.gov/careers and follow the application directions provided. U.S. citizenship is required. Applications must be postmarked by June 25, 2010.
USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
Farmhand Foods
North Carolina
The Organization
Farmhand Foods is a start-up company operating within North Carolina’s dynamic local foods community. We are building a branded meat processing company that will deliver local, high quality beef and pork products to retail grocers and fine dining establishments. Our animals will be raised on pasture, without the use of antibiotics or hormones, by independent North Carolina farmers who are committed to humane practices and environmental stewardship. We will trace our meats back to the farm of origin, allowing consumers to know precisely where their food comes from and to make choices that support their local community. Farmhand Foods is supported by NC Choices (www.ncchoices.com), a Center for Environmental Farming Systems' initiative (www.cefs.ncsu.edu) that promotes sustainable food systems through the advancement of local, pasture-based animal production, processing, and marketing. Funding in support of Farmhand Foods is provided by the NC Rural Center, the Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Position Description
The Product Development & Distribution Manager will be responsible for leading the development of Farmhand Foods’ value-added products, instituting quality control and traceability procedures throughout the supply chain, and overseeing distribution logistics and customer service. This is a one year, grant-funded, part-time position with the potential opportunity for future employment. The Product Development & Distribution Manager will report directly to Farmhand Foods Managing Member, Tina Prevatte.
Primary Responsibilities
The Product Development & Distribution Manager will work with the Farmhand Foods team to:
• Develop and evaluate an initial line of value-added beef and pork products.
• Control the quality of butchering & packaging at slaughter and co-packing facilities by providing constructive and ongoing feedback.
• Solicit feedback on the quality of our products and service from retail and restaurant customers on a regular basis.
• Utilize customer feedback to improve the quality of our products and operations.
• Maintain a traceability and inventory management system that will allow us to reliably trace our meats back to their farm of origin.
• Oversee and coordinate product distribution and storage logistics.
Minimum Qualifications
• Experience creating value-added meat products.
• Project and/or supply chain management skills.
• 5 -10 years experience in the restaurant industry, in retail sales of food, in development and distribution of food products, and/or similar fields, with leadership experience as a plus.
• Strong communication and professional relationship management skills.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to both lead and carry out tasks.
• Willingness to travel throughout North Carolina as needed.
• Passion for supporting family farms and building a sustainable local food system.
• Desire to be part of a dynamic social enterprise.
Desired Qualifications
• Familiarity with the art and science of butchery.
• Culinary experience.
• A passion for ethical and sustainable meat products.
• Exceptionally organized.
• Already actively participating in a local food system.
Compensation
Part-time (25+ hours/week), contractual position does not include benefits. Highly competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
Application
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Tina Prevatte at tina@ncchoices.com by close of business Friday, June 25, 2010. Please include the position title as the subject of your email.
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