CAFF is committed to recruiting, training, developing and promoting employees on the basis of individual qualifications, competence and merit.
CAFF is currently hiring a Regional Food Systems Program Assistant in our Humboldt office (Arcata, CA)
Time Frame: May 1, 2012 – October 31, 2012, about 20 hours/week
The Regional Food Systems Assistant will be primarily responsible for providing program and administrative support to the Regional Food Systems Manager in the Humboldt field office. This position is a temporary, part-time position funded through October 31, 2012, with the possibility of extension pending additional funding. The position will be located in Arcata, CA with weekly travel to Eureka, CA. This position reports to the Regional Food Systems Manager, Humboldt.
Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and manage a health related media campaign
- Coordinate a produce box distribution program at local hospitals: conduct outreach, secure produce, set up and break down distribution.
- Maintain meticulous records and manage program tracking
- Provide administrative support as needed
Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Previous program coordination and/or office experience
- Ability to lift and transport large loads in own vehicle
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with diverse teams
- Ability to multitask with careful attention to detail
- Knowledge of local agriculture preferred
To apply:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references to michelle@caff.org. The position will be open until filled.
CAFF’s policy is that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation.
CAFF is also seeking smart, motivated, and reliable good food advocates to intern and/or volunteer.
Volunteering Interns and volunteers are often needed to work in our various offices. Opportunities are flexible in terms of work content, structure, and scheduling. Please see below for contact information.
Internships More formal internship arrangements range from 3-30 hours per week and span the full range of program activities. Examples of tasks that interns have helped with in the past: researching and compiling listings for online and print versions of the Eater’s Guide to Local Food, assisting with advertising sales for the Eater’s Guide, researching and writing profiles on CAFF grower members, doing public outreach, coordinating other volunteers at events, optimizing online communications, and creating marketing materials. Please note that all of CAFF’s internship opportunities are unpaid at this time.
Contact megan@caff.org for more information about volunteering or interning in our Davis location.
Contact volunteer@caff.org for more information about volunteering or interning in our South Bay or Central Coast locations.