[nfbmi-talk] Job Opening

[Fred Wurtzel]

Hi,

 

Here is a job that someone trained in BEP may be interested in.

 

Warmest Regards,

 

Fred

 

1. Position Open for Exchange Food Hub Manager at Allen Market Place

Allen Neighborhood Center is seeking an Exchange (Food Hub) Manager for
Allen Market

Place. Our full time Exchange Manager will:

have primary responsible for providing aggregation and distribution services
to increase

sales of regionally grown food and food products to commercial and
institutional

buyers, e.g., restaurants, hospitals, schools, caterers, grocers, buying
clubs, etc.

support the development of the local value-added industry by linking growers
and

food entrepreneurs with the AMP licensed Kitchen to create value-added
products,

with the option of distribution through the Exchange;

develop and promote a comprehensive schedule of training workshops,
marketing services

and coaching opportunities (e.g. business planning, financial management,
food safety

compliance, marketing & branding, etc.) taught by educators and mentors from
partnering

organizations throughout the region.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

Cultivate and nurture relationships with regional growers and food producers
and

with local food procurers to increase use of the Exchange.

Manage the online website (

www.allenmarketplace.org

) and software associated with the Exchange.

Coordinate use of the AMP incubator kitchen by growers & food producers to
create

value added food products; provide guidance for licensing and link to
training opportunities.

Develop additional uses of the AMP kitchen (e.g., culinary job skill
development)

Facilitate activities of the instructional team; create & promote a robust
workshop

schedule of offerings for growers & food producers.

Recruit, train, and direct volunteers and interns involved in the Exchange.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently
and as

a team player.

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail as they
manage

multiple tasks/projects at a time.

Experience in managing and creating relationships with multiple partners,
patrons,

and neighbors.

Entrepreneurial energy, positive, "can-do" attitude, flexibility, and
teamwork.

High level of initiative.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to develop, implement, nurture and evaluate programs.

Skills in managing our online website (

www.allenmarketplace.org

) and software associated with the Exchange.

Passion for strengthening the local food system and for the ANC mission.

Commitment to Lansing's Eastside, its residents, stakeholders as well as
strategic

partners throughout the mid-Michigan region.

A bachelor's degree in relevant area of study.

Management experience in business or non-profit organization preferred.

Flexible availability required (some nights and weekends).

Experience in food programs.

Valid Michigan driver's license.

Compensation

Full-time position (40 hours/week) to begin early November 2014.

Salary commensurate with experience; benefits available.

Cover Letter & Resume due Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Submit to: Joan Nelson, Director

Allen Neighborhood Center

1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912

517-999-3912

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