Program Coordinator (part-time) - Common Threads

Program Coordinator, Farm to School Job Description (Part-Time): 

The Program Coordinator, Farm to School, will support the implementation of our nutrition Focused School-wide Assemblies.  This position will be based in Los Angeles. This staff person will be an integral member of the Common Threads’ Farm to School project team. This team is refining the organization’s good food purchasing goals and practices while ensuring food-sourcing compatibility with our educational curricula. 

The Program Coordinator, Farm to School, will be responsible for scheduling, auditing, and assessing the overall implementation quality for the ~450 Common Threads hosted Nutrition Focused School-wide Assemblies. Additionally, the Program Coordinator will coordinate and schedule training for Kitchen Managers, highlighting local ingredients, nutrition, and various cooking techniques. Finally, this staff member will liaise with school administrators and the main point of contact for troubleshooting and problem-solving.

The position reports to the Senior Program Manager. This position will work from their home office. This is a part-time position that will primarily work Monday - Friday.  Some nights and/or weekends may be required.

This position is grant funded with a target start date of 4/1/23. However, the start date is flexible and may also shift in the event of funding delays.

 Program Coordinator, Farm-to-School Responsibilities:

• Manage Farm to School partner relationships with the 450 LAUSD schools
• Work with school administration, teachers, Common Threads Chef Instructors, and local farms to schedule and implement programs
• Oversee the quality of programming regarding chef instructors, curriculum, school relationship, and kitchen relationship (frequent class visits are required)
• Support with training and management of Farm to School Chef Instructors
• Collaborate with local farmers and purveyors to source ingredients for Farm to School programming 
• Coordinate and facilitate special Farm to School events at schools, community-based organizations, farms, and other fundraising events
• Support data tracking and management of Common Threads’ commitment to the Good Food Purchasing Pledge 
• Utilize our CRM to track all program data
• Serve as a point of contact for Common Threads’ Research and Evaluation team.

    Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Knowledge of Los Angeles local food system required 
• Understanding of nutrition and cooking preferred
• 3+ years of experience in not-for-profit or farming organizations
• Experience working with Salesforce or a CRM preferred
• Ability to work within a mission-driven environment to develop professional and respectful relationships with people both internal and external to Common Threads
• Ability to work independently and remotely with confidence and outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational, time management, and logical thinking skills; must be task-oriented
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skill set
• Possess positive, upbeat energy and a passion for wellness, food access, tolerance and awareness, and making a positive impact on society
• Comfortable multi-tasking and adapting their roles and communication style depending on the task
• Must have access to a car and be willing to travel locally - Mileage will be reimbursed

 To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Additional Information:

Common Threads employees are subject to a background check prior to employment.

Physical Demands:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use close vision, distance vision, and be able to adjust focus; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.  

About Common Threads:

Common Threads is a national leader in nutrition security - championing improved community health through the power of nutrition and food. For over two decades, Common Threads has been providing nutrition education, culinary skills training, and food access, all key nutrition security fundamentals, in an effort to both prevent and treat diet-related illness. In today’s society, the role that nutrition plays in overall health, as well as the importance of the culture of food itself (i.e. preparing, sharing, and community) in relation to well-being, is neglected, and Common Threads tackles those issues head on.

Operating in-person and digitally, Common Threads’ programs can be found in schools across the country, including the nation’s four largest public-school districts (New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami), as well as community organizations, medical institutions, and universities - with a priority impact focus on marginalized communities. To date the organization has established partnerships with over 2,200 schools, provided more than 5 million meals, and forged a pathway for long-term nutritional health for more than 1 million people. For more information, visit commonthreads.org.

Common Threads’ EEO Statement:  

Common Threads provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Common Threads complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Common Threads expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Common Threads’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.