[RP TownTalk] PGC Farmers Market Food Access Coordinator Job

[Sarah Combs]

Please inquire within or pass this along to anyone you think might be
interested!


The Maryland Farmers Market Association (MDMFA), a statewide non-profit
that aims to increase healthy food access for all through a robust network
of farmers markets, is hiring a Food Access Coordinator
to manage all food access programming at the following three farmers
markets in Prince George’s County:



Greenbelt Farmers Market
15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Sundays from May 5 to November 24, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.



Riverdale Park Farmers Market



4650 Queensbury Road, Riverdale, MD 20737
Thursdays from date of hire to December 26, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.



The Central Market
Capitol Heights Boulevard and Faye Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Fridays from June 7 to September 27, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Completion of duties will require approximately 19.5 hours/week. The
purpose of food access
programming at farmers markets is to improve access to fresh, local foods
for food insecure
individuals and households.


The Food Access Coordinator is responsible for:


a) Coordinating SNAP (EBT), Maryland Market Money (matching program),
credit/debit, and other non-cash (such as coupons or certificates)
transactions at the farmers markets each week;


b) Distributing payments and token bags to vendors each week at the start
of market;


c) Collecting tokens from vendors each week at the close of market;


d) Attending all markets throughout the 2019 season, arriving prior to
market start and remaining through market close;


e) Reporting and analyzing weekly data on SNAP (EBT), Maryland Market
Money, credit/debit, and other non-cash spending at the markets;


f) Program supply maintenance and refresh plus data reporting in MDFMA’s
Millersville, MD office once per week;

g) Ongoing communication with market vendors and market managers about the
program; and


h) Participating in trainings and workshops as scheduled


Qualifications include:

• A self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
and with attention to detail;

• Demonstrated commitment to food justice and local food systems;

• Strong verbal, written, and customer service skills;

• Skilled at using data spreadsheets or aptitude for developing this skill;

• Reliable transportation;

• Willingness to work outdoors in varied seasons;

• Experience working with diverse populations; and

• Willingness to learn the technicalities of federal nutrition benefits
programs.

This independent contract position will run from date of hire through
December 26, 2019 and is a rate of $16/hour.


To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to
info at marylandfma.org
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