Fields: food justice, agriculture, interfaith, sustainability, social enterprise
Location: Encinitas, California (San Diego County)
Deadline: ASAP
Details and Requirements: Since our inception in 2014, Coastal Roots Farm has provided dignified access to fresh food for those who need it most. Inspired by Jewish agricultural practices, we raise organic crops and share the harvest with our community through pay-what-you-can farm stands, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, and direct donations to local hunger relief organizations. Through field trips, workshops, agricultural festivals, and community events, we offer hands-on education and invite our neighbors to connect to the land and each other. Seeking a full-time, year-round Farm Distribution Coordinator to support our efforts to share fresh fruits and vegetables with the community. We primarily distribute our food through an on-site pay-what-you- can farm stand, off-site pop-up markets and directly to individuals and local hunger relief organizations. The Farm Distribution Coordinator will work with the Farm Manager, the Vegetable Production Coordinator and the Social Enterprise Manager to support all of these efforts and ensure successful and efficient implementation both on-site and off-site. As a key “face” of Coastal Roots Farm, this role requires a radically welcoming and outgoing individual, with a passion for local food and sustainable farming. ~ Requirements: Superb internal and external customer service abilities; Impeccable interpersonal skills and ability to create authentic relationships with people; Knowledge and passion for Jewish community farming, food justice, and/or food systems development, etc.; High level of responsibility, reliability, motivation and a willingness to learn; Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of tasks along with an ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, team environment; Strong organizational skills; Strong eye for visual design and presentation; Ability to lift heavy boxes; A valid and clean driver’s license, experience driving a delivery truck preferred; Must be available to work as scheduled, with some seasonal fluctuation, as needed ~ Preferred: Experience working at an organic vegetable farm, CSA and farm market; Retail or customer service experience, food retail or farmers markets; Experience working with social media; Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Apply Here: https://coastalrootsfarm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/13785.html
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