Food Justice Jobs (NOW HIRING)

CCSM organizes with (im)migrants and allies to collectively support, empower and defend our communities. The Food Justice Organizer will work closely with our Food Justice team, staff, and the Coordinating Committee to grow and strengthen CCSMs Comida Para La Gente mutual aid food program. From gleaning local farms to distributing food from the regional food bank, the Food Justice Organizer will increase access to fresh and healthy food for CCSMs members and the broader immigrant/BIPOC community.

CCSM is building a representative staff that contributes to leadership development within our community. We will provide training and mentorship to applicants who we believe would be a strong addition to our team but do not have all of the qualifications below. We collectively develop work portfolios that match individual skill sets and organizational aspirations.

CCSM is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people of color, women, working class people, LGBTQIA people, immigrants, formerly incarcerated people, and people with disabilities to apply. Statistics show that people with marginalized identities often do not apply for positions when they do not meet all qualifications. We encourage you to push past the imposter syndrome and apply anyway.

Food Justice Organizer Job Responsibilities

• Aggregate and distribute food (groceries, seedlings, meals)
• Pack and deliver weekly grocery boxes to members
• Glean from local farms and farmers markets
• Coordinate meal and fresh food distribution with various sites where asylum seekers are currently housed.
• Create weekly Food Bank order for review by Food Justice Co-Coordinator(s)
• Maintain tracking document of Food Bank allocations and orders
• Support Food Justice Co-Coordinators to strengthen and create relationships with local farmers and farms and food system stakeholders in Greene, Columbia, Dutchess, Rensselaer, Albany counties.
• Support CPLGs Mutual Aid Kitchen (prepping, cooking, cleaning, dishes, etc.)
• Maintain Food Justice Team ProMasterMaintain cleanliness, organization and inventory of Food Justice Team cold storage (freezer, walk in cooler, etc.)
• Support Food Justice Co-Coordinators with administrative tasks including but not limited to maintaining a shared Calendar
• Support Food Justice Co-Coordinators with input on program design and implementation

Organizational Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly staff meetings
• Participate in monthly Coordinating Committee Meetings
• Track work, expenses and mileages with CCSMs and Food Justice systems

Qualifications

• Commitment to CCSMs mission, immigrant communities, and principles of collective liberation
• Bilingualism (English / Spanish) preferred
• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds repeatedly. We will provide reasonable accommodations as possible and when necessary.
• Willingness to work in both a remote and in-person setting
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel for trainings, conferences, and member accompaniment occasionally with personal vehicle
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Exhibit high level of time management skills
• Exceptional relationship skills working directly with people in complex situations
• Relationships with immigrant communities / Resident of Columbia or Greene County preferred
• Relationships within the immigrant communities and aligned organizations of NYS Capital Region preferred
• Comfortable managing multiple projects independently and with a team
• Take feedback well and have a learning mindset
• Ability to be flexible with daily tasks
• General interest in agriculture and food justice preferred.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Checkout CCSM andComida Para La Gente Food Justice Team at work..

Terms of Employment

This is a part-time temporary position from June 1 to August 31st for 20 hours a week with a starting hourly wage of $24.35 an hour. There is potential for renewal beyond the original period. Benefits include a work computer and cell phone, mileage reimbursement, paid holidays, and unlimited paid time off with prior approval.

We are committed to compensating our team fairly and decreasing the inequity that can come from salary negotiations. Therefore, the posted salary and benefits are the best we can offer at this time, and we will continue to build a compensation and benefits package that supports all staff.