The Kaua`i Farm-to-School Capacity Building Project Manager will lead a project focused on identifying stakeholders and building collaboration around food access for Kaua`i’s low-income populations in school settings. The project aims to create a coordinated network of farm-to-school stakeholders, while simultaneously building the capacity of the organizations to fund projects through technical assistance and grant writing support via incubation and acceleration of community ideas and needs.
Duties:
- Coordinating the Kaua`i Farm-to-School Hui, including identifying, interviewing, and providing ongoing support to members
- Developing and facilitating collaborative training sessions and quarterly meetings with all Kaua`i Farm-to-School Hui members for needs assessment, project development and funding
- Coordinating quarterly meetings and consistent communication with all Stakeholders throughout the course of the project
- Connecting with statewide youth food access initiatives, including attending quarterly Hawai‘i Farm-to-School Hui meetings and webinars/calls with DOH-SNAP-Ed
- Reporting on program activities and deliverables on a quarterly basis
Requirements:
- 5+ years of community-based experience in project development, program management, and/or grant writing
- An entrepreneurial “get it done” attitude with a strong work ethic
- Excellent facilitation skills utilizing emotional maturity and an outcomes-based focus
- A passion for, and loyalty to, delivering exceptional results for the beneficiaries of our work
Compensation:
- $20 per hour for 32 hours per week, plus a comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for statewide travel and networking
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]