July 22 Update: Due to an abundance of applications already received, this opportunity is closed as of 11:59 pm today.
Who do you know that would be a great Food Solutions New England Network & Program Coordinator?
This is a full-time, salaried (UNH pay grade 18), benefitted position with the UNH Sustainability Institute based at the University of New Hampshire’s Durham campus.
The FSNE team continues to work remotely, with occasional in-person meetings and events. The frequency of these in-person meetings will likely evolve over time. For this position, we are open to applicants who are based in any of the six New England states (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut) and who are able to travel to occasional in-person meetings and events at various locations in our region. Office space at the UNH Sustainability Institute is available for staff who would like to base themselves at our offices in Durham, New Hampshire on a regular or occasional basis. The position is funded for one year with the possibility of renewal based on funding and performance.
UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement.
This is a great opportunity to be part of the evolution of one of North America’s most highly-regarded regional food system networks as it evolves through its second decade of work.
As a regional, six-state network, Food Solutions New England unites the food system community around a shared set of values – democratic empowerment, racial equity and dignity for all, sustainability, and trust – and strengthens the movement’s ability to achieve New England Food Vision goals. FSNE envisions a powerful food movement that democratically transforms New England’s food system so that it is sustainable, just, and resilient.
FSNE’s programming is organized around our four unique and essential contributions to our regional food movement. These four “impact areas” are network strengthening, racial equity & values leadership/practice, narrative strategy, and visionary policy coordination. These impact areas are those best done at a regional scale and are designed to be supportive of the specific missions of the many values-aligned organizations, businesses, agencies, and people working on food systems efforts in our region.
Overview of position duties and responsibilities:
The FSNE Network and Project Coordinator will work to cultivate greater connectivity and alignment across the New England-wide food systems network. The Network and Program Coordinator is responsible for program and administrative support including network weaving, project management, program and training development, grant proposal development and reporting, and other duties as assigned.
Project Management
- In collaboration with staff and working groups, support the FSNE network and designated working teams, including developing and monitoring project timelines, milestones, and budgets.
- Coordinate working team meetings, including developing meeting agendas, scheduling meeting dates, securing meeting locations, arranging for meals, compiling printed and office materials, and compiling meeting materials
- Manage information in an organized and clear fashion for the Sustainability Institute, related FSNE teams, and the public. This includes meeting information and materials, group notes, internal documents, and any documents or messaging being shared with the broader community.
Network Weaving
- Maintain and evolve the collaborative culture and capacity of the network. Engage with FSNE teams to ensure the inclusion of diverse voices in FSNE meetings, events, and planning. Enhance regional collaboration through shared goal-setting, projects, and other means.
- Ensure ongoing stakeholder engagement by cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, participating in meetings and events to represent the network as appropriate, and integrating feedback from stakeholders into FSNE priorities and activities.
- Collaborate with staff and related stakeholder teams to develop, monitor, implement, and evaluate network goals.
Programs and Training Support
- Design, develop, and execute logistics for public programs and trainings, including selecting vendors, managing contracts, and facilitating paperwork and procurement as needed.
- Serve as liaison with the public for programs and trainings.
- Assist with the development of program marketing and promotions.
- Monitor program and training milestones, outcomes, and budgets.
Miscellaneous
- Collaborate with Sustainability Institute staff to advance broader Institute goals.
- Assist with grant proposal development and reporting.
- Participate in professional development and training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Please contact us if you have any questions about this position or about the hiring process.
