COMMUNITY PROGRAMS MANAGER

$50,000 - $55,000/Yr

Ekar Farm - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Denver, CO

About the position

Ekar's Community Outreach and Programs Manager plays a critical leadership role in the organization, overseeing the implementation of mission-driven and creative programming, community outreach that responds to community needs, and network building that strengthens relationships with community partners and individuals. The successful candidate will bring strong community organizing, food and farming/gardening, and educational experience and seek to have a positive impact in relieving hunger in Denver/Aurora metro communities. They will use a ‘big picture' mindset to advocate for local food justice and sustainable ways to live and conduct business. Working closely with Ekar's partners, they will be a catalyst for engaging, educating, and enriching community life at Ekar, the Jewish community, and beyond. Most importantly, this individual should have a passion for collaboration and educating the public on issues of food, nutrition, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a spokesperson for Ekar in the Jewish community and among our hunger relief partners.
• Advocate alongside local food systems, hunger relief groups, and food justice movements.
• Develop and nurture relationships with partners, including nonprofits, schools, congregations, government agencies, individuals, funders, donors and other stakeholders.
• Foster a work environment that is results-oriented, intellectually curious, community-driven, kind, and responsive to both equity and spiritually-inspired issues.
• Manage seasonal interns and volunteers.
• Contribute to social media and Ekar's newsletter, respond to messages on social media and email.
• Assist with the creation and distribution of marketing materials for programs and events.
• Responsible for creating and implementing work plans for ongoing programs and researching funding opportunities in collaboration with the executive director and contracted grant writer.
• Assist with farm tasks as needed including the development of the new site.
• Manage Ekar's current programs and areas of work.

Requirements

• Leader and self-starter, with experience managing interns or volunteers and working with small teams.
• Organized and detail-oriented, able to execute on multiple projects and tasks.
• Experience developing and running educational opportunities appropriate for a wide range of age groups to learn about farming, food justice, the environment, spirituality, and community connection.
• Strong knowledge and experience in experiential education, gardening/farming with an interest in outdoor education and/or Jewish education.
• Experience writing grant proposals and reports and managing a grant schedule.
• Strong commitment to facilitating change in Denver's food system. Experience in community organizing is a plus.
• A connection to Ekar's mission and desire to work at the forefront of food and environmental equity issues and to assist and inspire others to do so.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate well with a range of partners, teammates, and other stakeholders across economic, racial, and religious differences. Passion for connecting and building community.
• Proficient in Excel. Experience tracking budget expenses.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a willingness to learn, teach, and grow.
• Valid driver's license required to fulfill job duties.

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development
• DEIJ trainings
• 15 days paid vacation (after 1 year of employment)
• 6 days per year sick time
• 18 paid Federal and Jewish holidays
• $200 per month health benefits stipend
• 5% annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) on August 1st