We are Hiring!
Position Description: Sales and Outreach Coordinator
Supervision by: Kodiak Harvest Food Cooperative Board of Directors
Compensation Level: $20.00/hour + bonuses based on work performance
Hours: 25 hours/week (part-time contract) with work on the weekends and week nights
Effective Date: 4/25/19, Application Due Date: Open until filled
Dates: 5-month contract (mid-May 2019 to October 2019)
PURPOSE
The mission of Kodiak Harvest Food Cooperative (KHFC or Co-op) is to provide Kodiak communities with quality food choices that are locally sourced, economically sustainable, and environmentally responsible while promoting education and engagement. We are seeking a Sales and Outreach Coordinator to assist the KHFC Board of Directors in the Co-op’s membership growth and produce stand operations. This includes educating stakeholders about the Co-op and our vision, and being an ambassador for KHFC at community events, farmer’s markets, and pop-up produce stands. A formal contract with the Sales and Outreach Coordinator will be established through a Professional Services Agreement (PSA).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities will be developed by the Sales and Outreach Coordinator and KHFC Board of Directors. General duties and responsibilities will include:
Produce Stand Administration and Operations
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Manage vendor relationships, coordinate product orders, shipping logistics, pickup, food storage and packaging, market set-up and break-down; managing inventory, sales products, and all financial transactions through Square; answer customer questions; and assist with special events
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Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers, vendors, volunteers, and community members
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Work with the Board of Directors Support Committee to devise strategies and propose creative solutions to expand market business by identifying customer needs
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Prepare reports on sales, popular items, and trends for the market to KHFC Board of Directors monthly
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Member Recruitment, Outreach and Marketing
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Create and implement membership building and owner engagement strategies
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Utilize social media and general outreach to promote the produce stand and Co-op (including weekly email newsletters and promotion throughout the community)
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Assist with development and coordination of special events, including educational programming, harvest festivals, fundraisers, and musical performances
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Recruit, coordinate, train, and supervise volunteers to assist with co-op activities
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Assist with canned salmon project support/pre-orders; and orders and distribution
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Inventory maintenance of KHFC swag
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Submit weekly progress reports to Board of Directors, including hours worked and achievements made
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Attend monthly KHFC board meetings with project updates
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Must be available during all market hours throughout the season (generally Wednesday evening and Saturday mornings)
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Lift and carry up 50 pounds and be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions
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Ability to work independently as well as in a team with the Board of Directors, volunteers, and other stakeholders
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Must be reliable, self-motivated, have strong interpersonal and communication and customer service skills
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Must have excellent organization and time management skills
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Ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic advocate of the local food movement
TO APPLY
Please email requested information in one PDF document to kodiakharvest@gmail.com.
In your email, please include a cover letter explaining the interest in the position, current resume, contact information for three references, and include the subject line “Sales and Outreach Coordinator”.