Farmers Market Expansion Project Coordinator
JOB CODE: OHA17-0604
CLOSING DATE/TIME: 01/08/18 11:59 PM
SALARY: $4,144.00 - $6,050.00 Monthly
JOB TYPE: Limited Duration
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
AGENCY: Oregon Health Authority-Public Health
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
This is a limited duration position
with intermittent hours ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week depending on
workload and is currently scheduled through the end of the 2017-2019 biennium.
The
Oregon Health Authority (OHA),
Public Health Division, Nutrition & Health Screening Section
(NHS) in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Farmers Market Expansion
Project Coordinator (Program Analyst 2) to staff, coordinate and
implement the 2017-2019 biennium expansion of the Farm
Direct Nutrition Programs (FDNP). The Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition
Program (Farm Direct) provides WIC families and low income seniors with checks
to purchase fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetable and cut herbs directly from
local farmers.
What will you do?
You will work closely with WIC team members and community advisory groups to
determine and implement priorities that ensure expansion funds are fully
utilized and targeted participants have access to fresh, locally grown
vegetables and fruits. You will also collaborate with local internal and
external partners to facilitate the planning process for the Farm Direct
Nutrition Programs (FDNP) expansion.
You will develop an implementation process for mini-grants to be distributed to
local partners to address infrastructure needs associated with FDNP expansion.
In addition, you will work with the Nutrition and Health Screening (NHS)
Evaluation Team to gather participant input on the barriers of using and
redeeming FDNP benefits. Finally, you will evaluate the project and identify
best practices to ensure full utilization of FDNP benefits.
What's in it for you?
Your experience in planning and managing complex project support activities,
plus your excellent communications skills are highly desirable and the key to
success in this position. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid
sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year. We invite
you to apply today!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social
Sciences AND two years of experience coordinating or administering a
program related to farmers markets and/or food access.
OR
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of
experience coordinating or administering a program related to farmers
markets and/or food access.
REQUESTED SKILLS
- Experience working with farmers markets and local farmers
- Experience working with a diverse group of partners
- Knowledge and experience in project management and project-management software
- Experience gathering data to support program improvement recommendations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as this position will be making presentations across the state
- Experience working effectively and collaboratively with a project team
- Ability to be flexible, since assignments and projects may change
- Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment
TO APPLY
Please visit the following link to complete the online application:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Cyndi Phipps-Roman
Senior Recruiter
503-945-6377