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We are hiring! Program Assistant
This position is responsible for on-going program support including communications, event planning, resource development and website management. This position reports to the Director of the Oregon Farm to School Network.
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This position is responsible for on-going program support including communications, event planning, resource development and website management. This position reports to the Director of the Oregon Farm to School Network.
This position is part-time, .5 FTE. Salary based on 36-hr work week: Full time equivalent $48-52k ($24-26K; $26-28/hr) DOE.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with communications including social media, digital newsletters, email campaigns, website development and graphic design.
Responsibilities
Communications (60%)
● Create communications materials for Network events and meetings.
● Create and share digital newsletters, announcements and resource
● Update and maintain website and social networking platforms
● Update and maintain Farm to School Counts pages of our website
● Increase social media presence and engagement on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms to be identified
Event Coordination (20%)
● Create online and in-person event materials including promotional fliers and agendas
● Recruit and coordinate volunteers during events
● Solicit and promote event sponsors
● Support and participate in events as needed
Program Support (20%)
● Responsive program support as requested by the Director and aligned with individual
interests and skills. Examples include:
● Resource creation and curation for farm to school topics
● Coordinate working groups (schedule, facilitate, note taking)
● Outreach at events (tabling, presentations as appropriate)
Hours, location and start date
Hours: .5 FTE based on 36 hr work week (in other words, 18 hours a week)
Start date: Dec. 1, 2024
Location: The Oregon Farm to School Network staff work remotely in locations throughout Oregon. This position will be remote, from any location within Oregon with reliable phone and high-speed internet and a functional office space. Some travel will be required.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation will be determined depending on experience, with a starting salary ranging from $24K- $26K (equivalent to $48K-$52K full time). This is considered a permanent position but is dependent on available funding in the organization's budget. We have a generous paid-time-off (PTO) and holiday policy. Reimbursement is available for home/office space and a portion of phone/ internet costs required for the position. There is also the opportunity for some professional development costs to be covered. Retirement match 3%.
Diversity among our staff is a priority for the OFSN. Black, Native American, and people of color, women, LGBTQ2SIA people, religious minorities, recent migrants/refugees, differently abled, and applicants from all generational and economic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Lived experience is valued and will be equally valued to higher education. The Oregon Farm to School Network is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions. The Oregon Farm to School Network provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation at any point in the employment process.
Application Instructions:
Submit the following materials, combined into one document and saved as a PDF file:
● Cover letter describing your interest in the position and highlighting your relevant
experience.
● Resume
● Optional: 1-3 Work samples exemplifying graphic design and communication skills.
This could include digital documents, social media posts, short videos.
Submit your application materials by email to melina@oregonfarmtoschool.org with
Program Assistant Position in the subject line, by November 1st. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about this position or application process.
Join a Working Group!
Seafood to Schools is a peer-to-peer network of Food Systems professionals, policy advocates, state agencies, and school food professionals. The goal of this group is to increase the amount of high-quality local seafood served in all Oregon schools and early childhood education sites. We strive to deepen the connection and commerce between those who fish and process Oregon-landed seafood and Food Service departments across Oregon.
The results of our work will look like:
-Increased sales and revenue for Oregon's small-mid-sized fishers
-Creative transportation and distribution options that are utilized across Farm to School network
-Less Oregon seafood sitting in storage, and more local, nutritious seafood served confidently in our K-12 schools
-Expanded awareness and excitement about local seafood options in youth
With a combination of expertise and capacity to take action, this group is well-positioned to quickly and broadly share opportunities for local seafood to be sold and served in schools. We are fueled by a commitment to forward movement and working collectively.
Contact Melina Barker to get involved: melina@oregonfarmtoschool.org
The work of this group is to continue to hold the organization accountable, evaluate the work that is being done, and advise the organization on the means of achieving their strategic goals relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. This includes but is not limited to advising organizational decisions regarding policy advocacy, advising on ways to increase representation in the network, and helping to identify and remove barriers for farmers to connect with local schools and ECE centers. For a more detailed description of the working group please refer to this document.
DEIJ Working Group Application
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In August 2024 the Oregon Farm to School Network reinstated this working group during the legislative session to secure funding for the Oregon Farm to School Grant Program.
For questions or to join contact Melina Barker: melina@oregonfarmtoschool.org
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Northwest Youth Garden Network (NWYGN)
A Network for working with youth ages 14-21.
Visit the NWYGN website to learn more and connect with other youth garden educators.