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About the Role
The Good Food Bucks Coordinator supports the implementation and operations of City Green’s statewide Good Food Bucks Nutrition Incentive Program. The Good Food Bucks program provides funding, training, and technical assistance for the doubling of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) dollars at 28+ participating farmers markets, grocers, and other fresh-food retailers. The Good Food Bucks Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Food Access and partners to implement this impactful healthy food access program with a vision of ensuring that good food is available for all. As the Good Food Bucks program grows and evolves, the Good Food Bucks Coordinator will have the opportunity to have a lasting impact on the success of City Green’s statewide nutrition incentive programming, which benefits people who use SNAP, NJ’s local farmers, and local businesses. All applicants must be fully vaccinated and boosted to be considered for employment at City Green. To apply for any position, please send an email to City Green with a resume, cover letter, proof of vaccination, and the job title as the subject to opportunities@city-green.org. Salary Range: $46,000 - $50,000
Requirements & Qualifications In coordination with the Director of Food Access, the Good Food Bucks Coordinator will:
Provide program and strategic support to City Green’s Good Food Bucks nutrition incentive program for farmers markets, farm stands, and other fresh-food retailers.
Maintain continual communication with and provide ongoing technical assistance to farmers’ markets and retailers participating in SNAP and the Good Food Bucks nutrition incentive program
Act as the first point of contact for monthly data collection and reimbursement requests from Good Food Bucks partners
Develop program guides and materials for nutrition incentive program operators and farmers markets
Assist with and lead webinars, on-site trainings, and networking events for Good Food Bucks partner retailers and partner agencies
Create a monthly Good Food Bucks newsletter with curated resources, articles, announcements, and network updates
Assist with maintenance and updates of the Good Food Bucks website and resource hub
Connect Good Food Buck partners with resources related to farmers market and incentive program operations, related news and publications, and learning and funding opportunities
Conduct seasonal site visits to Good Food Buck partner farmers markets and retailers
Assist with on-the-ground outreach and policy advocacy efforts in coordination with City Green’s Community Engagement and Advocacy Department
Participate in statewide and national forums and networking related to nutrition incentive programs, staying up to date on best practices
Participate in program project evaluation and data collection, including qualitative evaluation and the gathering of surveys and testimonials, entering data into the program database, compiling reports, and generating project statistics
Implement activities associated with program goals and objectives, and activities aligned state and federal grant opportunities, and ensure grant milestones and obligations are met
Assist with internal seasonal and annual program evaluation activities in an effort to constantly improve the quality and impact of the program
Support and sometimes lead grant writing efforts and/or grant reporting for the Good Food Bucks program, including reporting for federal USDA grants
Other Responsibilities:
Foster and maintain positive relationships with partners throughout programs
Maintenance of records and files for contacts and program materials
Support for additional printed materials (flyers, newsletters, reports, etc.)
Support maintenance and updates of program project plans annually
Participate in “All Hands On Deck” activities, where all City Green staff cooperate on a large project, event, educational program or volunteer day
Support initiatives and programs throughout the organization as needed
Be prepared to represent City Green in a variety of situations with partners, guests, funders, government officials, other stakeholders, and community members
Adhere to City Green’s principles
Adhere to City Green’s policies and practices around diversity, equity and inclusion
Be prepared to support interdepartmental events and activities
Follow organizational policies and standards for safety and liability
Qualifications:
Professional, volunteer, or personal experience with community outreach or organizing work
Experience with program management and budget management
Experience in computer skills and familiarity with software and applications, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook, Google Suite, and MailChimp
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain community relationships
Experience working in diverse communities
Ability to tailor training and communications to different audiences
Strong project coordination and organization skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail
Outstanding written and oral communications skills; excellent interpersonal skills
Understanding of food access issues
Experience in modeling cultural proficiency and demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice