Georgia Fresh For Less Program Coordinator

GEORGIA FRESH FOR LESS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Wholesome Wave Georgia (Atlanta, Georgia)

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

At Wholesome Wave Georgia (WWG), we believe all Georgians will have access to fresh, healthy, locally grown food choices. Founded in 2009, Wholesome Wave Georgia’s mission is to facilitate access to and awareness of healthy food choices for all Georgians in need through local farmers and community partners. 

Our Georgia Fresh For Less program is a statewide nutrition incentive program that matches SNAP benefits dollar-for-dollar on fresh, locally grown food, which improves fresh food access and puts money directly into Georgia farmers’ pockets and the local economy. Since 2009, the Georgia Fresh For Less network has grown from 3 farmers markets to a network of over 75 Partner Sites, including farmers markets, farmstands, CSAs, mobile markets, and brick-and-mortar retailers.

ORGANIZATION CORE VALUES 

At Wholesome Wave Georgia, we are rooted in our core values. Our core values are the guiding principles for our team, our programs, and how we impact the communities we serve.

1. Neighborly. We are available to listen to and serve our partners, supporters, and Georgians in need.
2. Local Minded. We tailor our efforts to serve the unique populations and economic needs of urban and rural communities across Georgia.
3. Compassionate.  We insist on being respectful, considerate, and empathetic towards ourselves and those we serve.  
4. Collaborative. We depend on each other and our community to fight food insecurity and support local agriculture in Georgia.  
5. Bold. We are not afraid to challenge convention with fresh ideas and voices that benefit Georgians and the local food movement. 
6. Inclusive. We value equity and dignity for all and are proud to be representative of the neighbors, families, and communities we serve.
7. Fun. We give ourselves freedom to celebrate and play in an authentic and accepting workplace culture.  

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Reporting to Georgia Fresh For Less Program Manager, the Program Coordinator provides critical support in the planning and implementation of Wholesome Wave Georgia’s Georgia Fresh For Less program. This individual is responsible for supporting a network of over 75 Partner Sites, coordinating and leading annual projects, and performing administrative tasks to support program effectiveness and efficiency.

This is a dynamic role including activities such as:

• Coordinate, promote, and conduct SNAP outreach and enrollment activities in office and at community partner sites
• Use Salesforce to generate weekly reports, maintain accurate partner information, and perform other program activities
• Provide SNAP/EBT technical assistance to current and prospective Georgia Fresh For Less Partner Sites
• Strengthen program efficacy and impact through regular quality control checks, phone calls with partners, digital communications, and resource sharing
• Recruit, onboard, and train new Georgia Fresh For Less Partner Sites
• Co-lead key Georgia Fresh For Less projects, including season launch, program evaluation, Georgia Plant 2 Plate, an events-based seasonal gardening initiative.
• Identify candidates for, coordinate, and attend SNAP outreach events at Georgia Fresh For Less Partner Sites in conjunction with the Georgia SNAP Connection team
• Regularly update timelines for ongoing projects in accordance with the annual program calendar

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
All individuals with an interest in this role and strong orientation toward Wholesome Wave Georgia’s mission and values are encouraged to apply. Preferred candidate qualifications include:

• 1+ years work or volunteer experience within the local food movement and/or food justice 

• Working knowledge of nutrition incentives and/or experience with public benefits including SNAP/food stamps, Medicaid, CAPS, TANF, or WIC

• Demonstrated skill in event planning, coordination, and execution, especially those that involve managing community volunteers and/or external partners

• Basic competency working in customer relationship databases, Salesforce in particular

• Background in research methods, data analysis and/or program evaluation

• High level of skill using Google G Suite products

POSITION COMPENSATION, TIME, AND CLASSIFICATION 

• Salary: $38,000 

• The position is full time, exempt at 40 hours per week

• Flexible time-off and remote working. Position will be based out of Wholesome Wave Georgia’s Atlanta office. Some job duties must be completed from the office. 

• This position includes an attractive benefits package including comprehensive health package, including medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan

• The individual in this role will occasionally be expected to work evenings and weekends for planned outreach activities, some of which may require overnight travel outside of the Atlanta area.

DIVERSE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

The Wholesome Wave Georgia community is made up of leaders which represent many different racial, socio-economic, gender, and other identities.  Being inclusive is a Wholesome Wave Georgia core value and is a strength to support the communities we serve across the State of Georgia.

HOW TO APPLY 

Please email your resume and a letter of interest to Will Sellers, Executive Director, at GF4L @ wholesomewavegeorgia . org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 11:59 pm , Sunday, September 19, 2021.  Please use the subject line “Georgia Fresh For Less Program Coordinator + candidate first and last name".