Community Development Manager at Community Food Bank of Southern AZ Tucson, AZ 85713
As part of the Community Food Bank's Partnerships & Community Impact and Local Food Pathways teams, the Community Development Manager works on community-based solutions to common problems, with a focus on the local food system and economy.
This position works directly with organizational partners, local food producers, institutional customers, and community stakeholders.
In collaboration with these partners and CFB staff, this position is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of community development initiatives that support the overall health and well-being of individuals and communities across southern Arizona in line with CFB's mission to alleviate hunger and promote health.
Shared Collective
Responsibilities:
Create a safe space to allow and invite truth telling to occur.
Act with honesty, trust and transparency and deliver on my commitments.
Be present for the people who work in front of me today.
Maintain an open mind and be open to different points of view.
Consistently seek to do better and offer my best self.
Practice empathy and understanding with all people.
Learn from failure, mine and others.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Staff Development and OversightOversee and support program staff through regular meetings, providing feedback for overall competency, and championing their professional growth and leadership development.
Contribute to team and organizational culture by holding yourself and your team accountable to consistently act in line with core values, deeply engage in org-wide equity work, and practice critical thinking and analysis.
Program Development and ImplementationOversee and support ongoing development of the Farm-to-Institution (F2I) local food value chain by regularly communicating with Core Team, plan and facilitate bi-annual value chain partner meetings, coordinate annual crop-planning process, connect to new market opportunities, and manage ongoing project evaluation to understand impact and adapt as needed for continuous improvement.
Manage internal processes for partner grant-making, including coordination with grant-making team, oversight of grant forms and process in online platform, communication and outreach to partners, and administration of awards to partners.
Seek out new and creative opportunities to integrate local food and justice-oriented community development programming into existing hunger relief efforts.
Intentionally cultivate relationships and partnerships that support programmatic goals, multiply the impact of the work, and strengthen the local food economy.
Plan, facilitate, and/or participate in relevant staff, partner, and community meetings.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to identify and address opportunities/challenges, improve processes, and accomplish shared goals for ongoing program development.
Manage program budget in coordination with Local Food Pathways team and Co-Directors of Partnerships and Community Impact.
Document procedures related to key job duties to contribute to program infrastructure.
Partner and Network DevelopmentIn conjunction with the Partnerships and Community Impact team, identify partner and network needs, assets, opportunities, and threats.
Coordinate with the Partnerships and Community Impact team to build partner knowledge and inter-partner connections.
Support the integration of existing local food systems initiatives, including farmers' markets and the Abundant Harvest Cooperative.
Research best practices, convene/participate in working groups, and collaborate with CFB staff, partners, and stakeholders to contribute to fair and equitable economic systems.
Based on data, make recommendations for CFB's partner development activities and resources.
Organizational ResponsibilitiesActively contribute to cross-departmental and organization-wide efforts in consultation with Co-Directors of Partnerships and Community Impact.
Perform related duties as requested by Co-Directors of Partnerships and Community Impact, Chief Program Officer, or CEO.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bilingual - Spanish/English (preferred).
At least three-years' experience in community education and development, preferably in low-income communities or with different cultures.
At least three-years' experience working in organic agriculture and/or sustainable food systems.
At least two-years' experience supervising staff and volunteers.
Ability to work respectfully and with patience with people from divergent economic, social and political backgrounds.
Experience in facilitation and leading multi-stakeholder participatory processes.
Experience in leadership development and coalition building.
Adaptable, team player with a good attitude and sense of humor!Ability to work effectively with little supervision.
Self-starter, with the ability to work collaboratively.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds, comfortably and repeatedly.
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; ability to learn Quickbooks, Foundant, desktop publishing, and internet-based communications.
A good driving record and a current valid Arizona driver license (required).
Physical Requirements:
Medium work - Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Activity:
Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing - For sustained periods of time.
Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in hauling.
Feeling - Able to perceive attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature r texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Must be able to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other works accurately, loudly or quickly.
Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motion.
Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Visual Acuity:
Close visual acuity is required to perform an activity such as:
preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading at distances close to the eyes.
Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles is required.
Able to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned and able to make general observations of facilities or structures.
Work Environment:
This position is subject to:
Both inside and outside environmental conditions - outside conditions may provide no effective protection from the weather.
Extreme heat - temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour; considerations include other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
Atmospheric conditions - one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin:
fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
Expectation:
CFBSA is committed to providing employees with an environment in which the Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation, and Social Justice are supported and encouraged.
CFBSA works diligently to maintain a culture of fairness, responsibility, trustworthiness and teamwork to advance our mission:
We change lives in the communities we serve by feeding the hungry today and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow.
The Community Food Bank is a drug and tobacco free work environment.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position works directly with organizational partners, local food producers, institutional customers, and community stakeholders.
In collaboration with these partners and CFB staff, this position is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of community development initiatives that support the overall health and well-being of individuals and communities across southern Arizona in line with CFB's mission to alleviate hunger and promote health.
Shared Collective
Responsibilities:
Create a safe space to allow and invite truth telling to occur.
Act with honesty, trust and transparency and deliver on my commitments.
Be present for the people who work in front of me today.
Maintain an open mind and be open to different points of view.
Consistently seek to do better and offer my best self.
Practice empathy and understanding with all people.
Learn from failure, mine and others.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Staff Development and OversightOversee and support program staff through regular meetings, providing feedback for overall competency, and championing their professional growth and leadership development.
Contribute to team and organizational culture by holding yourself and your team accountable to consistently act in line with core values, deeply engage in org-wide equity work, and practice critical thinking and analysis.
Program Development and ImplementationOversee and support ongoing development of the Farm-to-Institution (F2I) local food value chain by regularly communicating with Core Team, plan and facilitate bi-annual value chain partner meetings, coordinate annual crop-planning process, connect to new market opportunities, and manage ongoing project evaluation to understand impact and adapt as needed for continuous improvement.
Manage internal processes for partner grant-making, including coordination with grant-making team, oversight of grant forms and process in online platform, communication and outreach to partners, and administration of awards to partners.
Seek out new and creative opportunities to integrate local food and justice-oriented community development programming into existing hunger relief efforts.
Intentionally cultivate relationships and partnerships that support programmatic goals, multiply the impact of the work, and strengthen the local food economy.
Plan, facilitate, and/or participate in relevant staff, partner, and community meetings.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to identify and address opportunities/challenges, improve processes, and accomplish shared goals for ongoing program development.
Manage program budget in coordination with Local Food Pathways team and Co-Directors of Partnerships and Community Impact.
Document procedures related to key job duties to contribute to program infrastructure.
Partner and Network DevelopmentIn conjunction with the Partnerships and Community Impact team, identify partner and network needs, assets, opportunities, and threats.
Coordinate with the Partnerships and Community Impact team to build partner knowledge and inter-partner connections.
Support the integration of existing local food systems initiatives, including farmers' markets and the Abundant Harvest Cooperative.
Research best practices, convene/participate in working groups, and collaborate with CFB staff, partners, and stakeholders to contribute to fair and equitable economic systems.
Based on data, make recommendations for CFB's partner development activities and resources.
Organizational ResponsibilitiesActively contribute to cross-departmental and organization-wide efforts in consultation with Co-Directors of Partnerships and Community Impact.
Perform related duties as requested by Co-Directors of Partnerships and Community Impact, Chief Program Officer, or CEO.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bilingual - Spanish/English (preferred).
At least three-years' experience in community education and development, preferably in low-income communities or with different cultures.
At least three-years' experience working in organic agriculture and/or sustainable food systems.
At least two-years' experience supervising staff and volunteers.
Ability to work respectfully and with patience with people from divergent economic, social and political backgrounds.
Experience in facilitation and leading multi-stakeholder participatory processes.
Experience in leadership development and coalition building.
Adaptable, team player with a good attitude and sense of humor!Ability to work effectively with little supervision.
Self-starter, with the ability to work collaboratively.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds, comfortably and repeatedly.
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; ability to learn Quickbooks, Foundant, desktop publishing, and internet-based communications.
A good driving record and a current valid Arizona driver license (required).
Physical Requirements:
Medium work - Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Activity:
Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing - For sustained periods of time.
Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in hauling.
Feeling - Able to perceive attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature r texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Must be able to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other works accurately, loudly or quickly.
Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motion.
Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Visual Acuity:
Close visual acuity is required to perform an activity such as:
preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading at distances close to the eyes.
Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles is required.
Able to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned and able to make general observations of facilities or structures.
Work Environment:
This position is subject to:
Both inside and outside environmental conditions - outside conditions may provide no effective protection from the weather.
Extreme heat - temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour; considerations include other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
Atmospheric conditions - one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin:
fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
Expectation:
CFBSA is committed to providing employees with an environment in which the Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation, and Social Justice are supported and encouraged.
CFBSA works diligently to maintain a culture of fairness, responsibility, trustworthiness and teamwork to advance our mission:
We change lives in the communities we serve by feeding the hungry today and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow.
The Community Food Bank is a drug and tobacco free work environment.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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