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Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Pay: $18.50/hr

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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 12pm; Hybrid; Temporary Position

This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Coordinator I, FarmAble, is an outreach and administrative support position responsible for executing recruitment, communication, and program support functions under the direction of the Program Supervisor.

This role operates with a high level of independence within established systems, templates, and defined responsibilities. The Program Specialist is expected to proactively manage outreach, maintain program workflows, and execute responsibilities without daily direction while aligning with priorities set by the Program Supervisor.

This position supports program growth, participant recruitment, operational efficiency, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2501 grant documentation and reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Outreach and Recruitment (Primary Function):

• Identifies, researches, and prospects new participant leads and partner contacts.
• Manages outreach communications, follow-ups, and pipeline tracking using established messaging and internal systems.
• Coordinates logistics for meetings, outreach events, and program activities (virtual and in-person).
• Meets defined outreach activity expectations, including volume of contacts and follow-ups.

Content and Communications:

• Drafts and manages program communications, including outreach messaging and newsletters.
• Manages social media content to include upcoming events and workshops and assist with scheduling program assessments.

Administrative and Program Support:

• Manages participant logistics, including scheduling, reminders, and communication.
• Maintains participant files, documentation, and internal program systems.
• Tracks attendance, assignments, and participant progress.
• Organizes program materials and resources.
• Responds to participant and partner inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Identifies opportunities to improve organization, tracking, and communication workflows.

Data Tracking and Reporting Support:

• Logs participant interactions and technical assistance activities.
• Maintains accurate tracking systems and program data.
• Compiles data for USDA and internal reporting.

Grant and Writing Support:

• Conducts basic grant research and supports preparation of materials and documentation.
• Provides light writing support for program materials and reporting.

Partnership Coordination Support:

• Initiates partner outreach and schedules meetings.
• Maintains partner contact lists and communication.
• Supports coordination between program operations, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Program Continuity and Expectations:

• Maintains program communication and administrative workflows during instructor absence.
• Operate independently within defined responsibilities without daily task assignment.
• Exercises judgment in prioritizing work and escalates exceptions as needed.

Other:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in administrative support, outreach, communications, program coordination, or related field is required.
• Background or familiarity with agriculture, horticulture, small-scale farming, or related industries is preferred.
• Experience working with beginning farmers, veteran populations, or underserved communities is preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual, with preference for Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
• Experience conducting outreach in diverse or community-based settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with USDA programs, Extension, or agricultural service networks is preferred.

Other:

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and workflows independently without daily direction.
• Strong written communication skills, including professional email and basic content writing.
• Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining systems, files, or tracking tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort initiating outreach and communicating with new contacts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, OneDrive/SharePoint) and virtual meeting platforms (Teams or Zoom).
• Ability to follow established systems while identifying and resolving routine issues independently.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 876 – Coordinator I, FarmAble Dept Number: 5063

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs. & over - OCCASSIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs. - OCCASSIONALLY

Light: 14 lbs. & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs. & over - OCCASSIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs. - OCCASSIONALLY

Light: 14 lbs. & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - OCCASSIONALLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - OCCASSIONALLY

At Shoulder - OCCASSIONALLY

Below Shoulder - OCCASSIONALLY

TWISTING - OCCASSIONALLY

BENDING - OCCASSIONALLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASSIONALLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - FREQUENTLY

Visual, distant - FREQUENTLY

Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY

Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY

Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING - FREQUENTLY

SITTING - FREQUENTLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe –