The Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition (MACSAC)
seeks qualified individuals to work with MACSAC and the Partner Shares
Program. Each listed position will be 50% time. Candidates are
encouraged to apply for one or both positions as their skills and
interests dictate.
POSITION #1: MACSAC COORDINATOR
ABOUT THE MADISON AREA CSA COALITION
The Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition (MACSAC) was
formed in 1992 to develop a strong local network of community supported
farms. Comprised of farmers, community activists, and representatives
of organizations that support sustainable agriculture, the Coalition's
work focuses on the following four areas:
· Farmer collaboration, networking, and community building
· Consumer education and outreach
· Farmer support and education
· Food-related social justice
MACSAC is currently hiring a permanent staff person to provide
continuity and administrative support to our largely volunteer
organization, and to work to further the goals and projects of the
Coalition.
LIST OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITITES
· Coordinate and recruit coalition volunteers
· Maintain, develop, and distribute outreach materials
· Plan and coordinate outreach events
· Maintain and enhance relationships with media
· Maintain and develop member communications
· Plan and coordinate farmer education and events
· Network with food system-related organizations
· Manage program budget
· Fundraising and grantwriting
SKILLS AND BACKGROUND DESIRED
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills
· Strong writing and public speaking skills
· Ability to work independently, and as a team member
· Ability to motivate and organize volunteers
· Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
· Experience in working with print, broadcast and electronic media
· Experience in non-profit fundraising and grantwriting
· Familiarity and experience with sustainable agriculture and food
security issues
POSITION #2: PARTNER SHARES PROGRAM COORDINATOR
ABOUT THE PARTNER SHARES PROGRAM
The Partner Shares Program (PSP) was established in 1997 as a project of
MACSAC, the Wisconsin Rural Development Center (WRDC), and the Hunger
Prevention Council of Dane County (HPC). Partner Shares links
lower-income households and supported-living households with a community
supported farm. Participating households receive a CSA share while
paying at a reduced rate. PSP work involves:
· Raising funds to provide scholarships to low-income households
· Working with communities of faith to promote congregation supported
agriculture
· Assisting participating households with negotiating CSA membership
· Planning student and youth group farm-a-thons.
LIST OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITITES
The program coordinator is responsible for implementing the Partner
Shares Program in partnership with the steering committee. Duties
include:
· Fund-raising and grant-writing for program administration and for
participant scholarships
· Identify individuals and organizations eligible for and desiring
participation in PSP
· Link participating households with CSA farms
· Provide support to participating households and CSA farms
· Maintain, develop, and distribute outreach materials
· Provide support and expand membership on the PSP steering committee
· Manage program budget (with WRDC financial manager)
· Network with interested communities of faith and religious
congregations
· Plan and implement volunteer and fund-raising activities
· Represent the program at events, conferences, and workshops
· Network with other food system and food security organizations
· Other activities as deemed appropriate
SKILLS AND BACKGROUND DESIRED
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills
· Strong writing and public speaking skills
· Ability to work independently, and as a team member
· Ability to motivate and organize volunteers
· Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
· Experience in non-profit fundraising and grantwriting
· Proven record in program management
· Familiarity with sustainable agriculture and food security issues
· Desire to expand the program to cover other aspects of food-related
social justice
ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Annual salary will be the full-time equivalent of $24,000 to $27,000,
commensurate with experience. Paid holidays, sick and vacation time and
a cash health benefit are included. The staff person(s) will be housed
at the Wisconsin Rural Development Center. This is a one-year position,
with the possibility of continued employment.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter describing your skills,
interests and background to:
MACSAC
C/O Wisconsin Rural Development Center
4915 Monona Drive, Suite #304
Monona, WI 53716
Applications must be postmarked by April 29, 1999
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