Market Access Manager - Adelante Mujeres

Do you seek an environment that encourages everyone to grow to their fullest potential? Are you a people person with strong attention to detail? Do you want to work for one of the top 10 non-profit organizations to work from in Oregon for 5 consecutive years? Are you passionate about building a more just society by empowering Latinas to lead? Join the Adelante Mujeres family and become part of a growing organization providing award-winning programming and holistic services to more than 15,000 Latina women and children annually in Oregon. Adelante Mujeres means "women rise up" and the women and girls in our program are doing just that. With your help, we can build the next generation of Latine leaders.Located in Forest Grove, Oregon and founded in 2002, Adelante Mujeres is known for innovative responses to community concerns.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Market Access Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of small business market growth in Adelante Mujeres Microenterprise Programs. The Market Access Manager oversees access to market opportunities including farmers' markets, business storefronts, and other potential points of sale for small, Latine-owned businesses. The Market Access Manager supervises the Farmers Market Coordinator and Market Access Specialist, ensuring they work as a team to provide high quality, culturally responsive business coaching and market access services to meet the needs of individuals and families engaging in the Microenterprise Programs. The Market Access Manager reports to the Director of Microenterprise Programs.

• Lead overall management, strategic planning, program development and support of the Market Access Program.
• Oversee all Market Access programming to ensure community needs and program goals are met. This includes Forest Grove Farmers Market, Cornelius Farmers Market, Farm to Pantry, Retail Business Incubator Storefront (Casa Qui), and participate in the Farmers Market Advisory Committe.
• Provide coaching support to small business owners navigating new sales opportunities and achieving business objectives and manage network of sales and distribution opportunities available to participants in Washington County including farmers markets, storefronts, food trucks, and more.
• Manage grant-related proposals and projects in collaboration with the Grants Manager and Director of Microenterprise Programs.
• Cultivate relationships with community stakeholders and other relevant Community Based Organizations and participate in generating opportunities in furtherance of program goals and activities.
• Providestaff guidance, support and learning opportunities toward the goal of effective performance through modeling, coaching, mentoring, recognition/praise, and corrective action as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We recognize that there are multiple expressions of professional readiness.  When we review applications, we take a comprehensive look at each applicant. Our goal is to assess your unique strengths. The ideal candidate has many of the following skills and experience: 

• A passionate commitment to the mission of the organization, environmental sustainability, employee well-being, and support for immigrant and BIPOC communities
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of people, including excellent verbal and written communication
• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, food systems, business administration, or strongly related field
• Minimum of two years' experience working with the Latine community in the local food distribution systems, market access and sales channels.
• Minimum of two years' experience with small business management, growth, sales opportunities, and budget management
• Minimum of two years' supervisory experience
• Experience in partnership building and cross-organization collaborations
• Bilingual-Bicultural Spanish/English required
• Demonstrated ability to implement and lead projects or programs

Additional Preferred Education/Experience/Skills Requirements:

• Experience with general business management, microenterprises, or agriculture practices.
• Experience with social media platforms, design, and communications
• Experience in database creation and management
• Experience working with Latine, low income, immigrant, diverse families

Additional Requirements: 

• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required except for religious or medical accommodation
• Complete Criminal Background Registryenrollment letter for facility number CC503161
• Must have reliable transportation to and from office premises and activity locations.
• Will have frequent evening and weekend work
• Ability to travel out of town to attend workshops or trainings

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary range: $66K-$70K,depending on qualifications
• Classification: Full-time,exempt
• Telework: up to 2 days a week
• Benefits: health, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, 401K pension plan, life insurance,EAP, professional development opportunities, paid leave of absence, paid holidays (12.5 days annually), sick days (up to 9 days annually), , vacation per year (up to 20 days years one through five, up to 25 days after five years), and sabbatical (1 month at 10 years of employment), monthly transportation stipend
• Opportunity for broad and impactful work with a visionary, growing organization

TO APPLY:

Please complete a job application or submit the following material electronically (PDF preferred) through our career website:

• A one-page cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience and interest in the position and Adelante Mujeres
• A resume detailing relevant experience, qualifications, work history, education and accomplishments
• Three professional references may be requested later in the hiring process

Thank you for your interest in employment at Adelante Mujeres. We will be contacting applicants whose applications indicate a strong combination of relevant experience and qualifications and skills.

Closing date: Open until filledAnticipated start date:Open until filled

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Adelante Mujeres is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or any related medical condition, physical or mental disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Adelante Mujeres is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act and we are committed to making special accommodations for your interview or work as a member of our team. If specificaccommodations are needed, please notify hr@adelantemujeres.org and we will work to accommodate your needs.