Company Description:ABOUT FOOD ACCESS LA
Founded in 1996, Food Access LA is a leading Southern California nonprofit organization, connecting people to healthy food, promoting economic development, and building sustainable food systems. We operate the largest network of mission-driven farmers’ markets in Los Angeles as well as programs that provide nutrition education, food access, and opportunities for small regional farms and local food businesses to thrive.
Our programs include:
Nutrition Programs: Providing extensive nutrition and culinary education to low-income families, youth, and adults at our farmers’ markets, as well as community partner sites and schools.
eat! Food Distribution: The eat! Program at Food Access LA is our food distribution initiative, supporting both small farmers and communities surrounding our farmers' market locations by aggregating, coordinating, and delivering produce boxes.
About Our Eat! Food Distribution Program
The eat! Program at Food Access LA is our food distribution initiative, supporting both small farmers and communities surrounding our farmers market locations. Through eat!, and in partnership with community organizations and food banks that have direct relationships with families in need, we distribute food boxes filled with fresh, locally grown produce across LA county.
eat! also operates a seasonal CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program for market shoppers interested in receiving weekly produce deliveries. As part of our continued growth, we are also piloting a wholesale delivery program serving restaurants, schools, and community partners.
Job Description:TITLE:
PT Eat! Program Coordinator
STATUS:
Non-Exempt; Part-time (8-16 hours per week)
COMPENSATION:
Starting at $25/hour
LOCATION:
Hybrid – Mostly working on-site at Farmers’ Markets (South LA and East LA locations) but option to work remotely for admin work
REPORTS TO:
Director, eat! Food Distribution
Role Overview
As our PT Eat! Program Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting all aspects of our food distribution efforts. This is a dynamic position that requires adaptability and responsiveness as the program evolves, providing great growth opportunities for an individual passionate about food systems. You will work closely with the Director of the eat! Food Distribution Program, with responsibilities including:
Manage CSA member communications, including creating a weekly newsletter, responding to member emails, and coordinating with farmers to curate weekly produce selections.
Work on-site at farmers markets up to three times per week to pack orders and distribute them to CSA members, pickup sites, and wholesale partners (including restaurants, schools, and community organizations).
The ideal candidate is flexible, a fast learner, who thrives in a fast-paced and structured environment, enjoys driving, physical activity, and the promotion of local California farmers.
Qualifications:PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Information:PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a tablet and telephone keyboard, stoop kneel to squat to lift boxes, set up tents, tables and other equipment (must be able to lift up to 25lbs). Most work will take place outside, sometimes in rainy, hot, or cold weather conditions.
Additional Information:
Food Access LA makes hiring decisions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, identity, or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from groups that have been historically underrepresented.
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. May perform related duties assigned by management.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.