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Mountain Roots Food Project Food Security Program Director in Gunnison, Colorado
POSITION: Food Security Program Director
DUTIES:
The Food Security Program Director is a key leadership role responsible for strategic development, operations, and program administration. By working in the general community with low-income and other underserved / underrepresented audiences, you ll develop current programs and design new access strategies that increase access to and consumption of fresh healthy food, build self-sufficiency and improve individual and community health, address the root causes of poverty, some social determinants of health, and bridge age, cultural, and socioeconomic gaps.
The position oversees three supporting staff members and works with a high level of collaboration with the Executive Director, other program leaders, and community partner organizations.
REQUIREMENTS: * Must have a high school diploma or equivalent * Must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States * Must demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, * A passion for resilient and equitable food systems and a commitment to serving diverse communities. * Expertise in project management, food systems and regenerative agriculture, data-driven decision-making, and a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in all aspects of the program. * Conversational Spanish language is a plus; 30% of our audience are Spanish speakers.
PREFERRED SKILLS: * Post-secondary education in food security/social services or equivalent experience * Experience in community and grass-roots organizing * High level of Spanish language proficiency, both written and verbal * Overall understanding and commitment to asset-based community development (helping people to meet their own needs) * Robust background in fundraising, grant writing, and event organizing
WAGE: $50,000 - $55,000/Year
BENEFITS: Paid-time off. Discuss benefits with employer.
SHIFTS: Full-time - 40 hours per week
JOB SITE: Gunnison, CO. * Flexible to work during different hours, including occasional mornings, evenings, and weekends
Open till filled.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).