Food Access Advocate

Now Hiring: Food Access ADvocate

The Food Access Advocate (FAA) is a strategic and compassionate leader who will elevate GOFM’s Food Access Programming and increase the usage of SNAP & Market Match initiatives at our markets overall, and specifically among the Spanish-speaking LatinX community.

The FAA is an integral conduit between low-income households and GOFM’s many Food Access initiatives designed to bolster their fresh food-buying power, with focus on building pathways of outreach and communication with the Latinx Spanish-speaking community in Galveston county. They will be directly responsible for recruiting new Spanish-speaking households to utilize our SNAP & WIC incentives via GOFM’s online and open-air farmers market, and coordinate and expand the FreshBox deliveries to local families.

The Food Access Advocate is a part-time position (15hrs/wk) paid between $20-$23/hr. In a typical month, the FAA will spend time performing physical outreach to the LatinX and SNAP-eligible communities and at the open-air market orchestrating FreshBox activities and supporting market customers with SNAP & MarketMatch programming.

How to Apply

Apply by (1) completing the job application & (2) sending your resume to info@gofarmersmarket.com

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Reports to Executive Director for assignments and feedback.

Meets weekly either in person or via teleconference to discuss the status of current projects and to take on new and shifting tasks.
Pilots the FAA role by regularly checking in to discuss the effectiveness and maintains flexibility as responsibilities are adjusted.
Supports the existing community environment GOFM has built through cheerful and accountable interactions with customers, vendors, volunteers, and site facility staffs.
Participates in the development and implementation of strategic plans, work plans, and other organization-wide efforts seeking to accomplish GOFM’s mission and goals.
Provides guidance and direction to volunteers onsite. FAA demonstrates GOFM’s appreciation for volunteer time and efforts, through actions and words.
Inputs raw data from FAA events into relevant spreadsheets, Google forms, and other documents as needed. Ensures payments/reimbursements are timely and accurate
Coordinates the implementation of all food access programming at GOFM’s farmers markets, working in concert with Market Managers and Director of Operations
Oversee monthly invoicing and reporting for Fresh Bucks, Bonus Bucks, SNAP, WIC Vouchers, and support Market Managers in tracking and inventory.
Maintain ongoing communication with market vendors, Market Managers, and GOFM staff about food access programs.
In partnership with marketing & communications staff, conduct regular outreach to promote food access programming to target audiences and to community organizations including food banks, corner stores, churches, service providers, etc.
Create content for web, social media, and markets to increase consumer awareness and participation in the farmers markets.
Attends weekly staff meetings with other GOFM employees.
Provides a written Program Report for monthly GOFM Board Meetings.
Conducts regular inventory of supplies. Cares for equipment and brings necessary maintenance, replacement, or reordering of equipment to the attention of the Executive Director in a timely manner.
Supports GOFM staffing by working onsite during special events that include but are not limited to: WIC Clinic visits, volunteer recruitment events, YGP events
Coordinates all aspects of FreshBox distributions including communication with Director of Operations, management/recruitment of active recipients & waitlist, content creation for print materials, timely management/data entry for expenses

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Access to the internet, laptop, and cellular device
Experience and passion for cooking and eating healthy, seasonal foods
Comfortable speaking/instructing a crowd
Comfortable working with adults & children
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills
Attention to details and displays a strong aptitude for organization
Time management skills and self-motivating focus required for working from home
Strong customer service skills- displays enthusiastic, outgoing, and helpful behavior
Ability to finish projects with minimal management
Aptitude for prioritizing and completing multiple tasks within time restraints
Competent in MS Office and in web-based applications
Comfortable working with numbers, bookkeeping, and POS technologies
Willingness to learn and expand job skills
Flexible time schedule to accommodate variable hours and market activities required
Must have reliable transportation and access to a computer with internet connection and printer
This position requires an individual who can wear multiple hats and partner with others to create plans and make them a reality.

Education/Experience:

Fluency in Spanish language, written and spoken
Culinary background or education is a plus, but not required.
Passion for farmers’ markets, local food, and sustainability. Believes in the value of fresh, locally-grown goods and increasing food access for all demographics on the island.

Physical Requirements:

Should be able to travel to community sites at least 1x/week
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions