Open Positions:
Part-Time Food Justice Organizer
Part-Time Food Justice Organizer
CCSM organizes with (im)migrants and allies to collectively support, empower and defend our communities. The Food Justice Organizer will work closely with our Food Justice team, staff, and the Coordinating Committee to grow and strengthen CCSM’s Comida Para La Gente mutual aid food program. From gleaning local farms to distributing food from the regional food bank, the Food Justice Organizer will increase access to fresh and healthy food for CCSM’s members and the broader immigrant/BIPOC community.
CCSM is building a representative staff that contributes to leadership development within our community. We will provide training and mentorship to applicants who we believe would be a strong addition to our team but do not have all of the qualifications below. We collectively develop work portfolios that match individual skill sets and organizational aspirations.
CCSM is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people of color, women, working class people, LGBTQIA people, immigrants, formerly incarcerated people, and people with disabilities to apply. Statistics show that people with marginalized identities often do not apply for positions when they do not meet all qualifications. We encourage you to push past the imposter syndrome and apply anyway.
Food Justice Organizer Job Responsibilities
Aggregate and distribute food (groceries, seedlings, meals)
Pack and deliver weekly grocery boxes to members
Glean from local farms and farmers markets
Coordinate meal and fresh food distribution with various sites where asylum seekers are currently housed.
Create weekly Food Bank order for review by Food Justice Co-Coordinator(s)
Maintain tracking document of Food Bank allocations and orders
Support Food Justice Co-Coordinators to strengthen and create relationships with local farmers and farms and food system stakeholders in Greene, Columbia, Dutchess, Rensselaer, Albany counties.
Support CPLG’s Mutual Aid Kitchen (prepping, cooking, cleaning, dishes, etc.)
Maintain Food Justice Team ProMaster Maintain cleanliness, organization and inventory of Food Justice Team cold storage (freezer, walk in cooler, etc.)
Support Food Justice Co-Coordinators with administrative tasks including but not limited to maintaining a shared Calendar
Support Food Justice Co-Coordinators with input on program design and implementation
Organizational Responsibilities
Participate in weekly staff meetings
Participate in monthly Coordinating Committee Meetings
Track work, expenses and mileages with CCSM’s and Food Justice systems
Qualifications
Commitment to CCSM’s mission, immigrant communities, and principles of collective liberation
Bilingualism (English / Spanish) preferred
Ability to lift 40-50 pounds repeatedly. We will provide reasonable accommodations as possible and when necessary.
Willingness to work in both a remote and in-person setting
Willingness to work flexible hours and travel for trainings, conferences, and member accompaniment occasionally with personal vehicle
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills
Exhibit high level of time management skills
Exceptional relationship skills working directly with people in complex situations
Relationships with immigrant communities / Resident of Columbia or Greene County preferred
Relationships within the immigrant communities and aligned organizations of NYS Capital Region preferred
Comfortable managing multiple projects independently and with a team
Take feedback well and have a learning mindset
Ability to be flexible with daily tasks
General interest in agriculture and food justice preferred.
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Checkout CCSM and Comida Para La Gente Food Justice Team at work..
Terms of Employment
This is a part-time temporary position from June 1 to August 31st for 20 hours a week with a starting hourly wage of $24.35 an hour. There is potential for renewal beyond the original period. Benefits include a work computer and cell phone, mileage reimbursement, paid holidays, and unlimited paid time off with prior approval.
We are committed to compensating our team fairly and decreasing the inequity that can come from salary negotiations. Therefore, the posted salary and benefits are the best we can offer at this time, and we will continue to build a compensation and benefits package that supports all staff.
To Apply
Please use this link to apply. We will ask you for a resume, a cover letter (more information below), and three professional references with email and phone number. We will not check references until after an interview.
Your cover letter should answer the following questions:
1. How are you impacted by the immigration system?
2. Why are you interested in this role?
3. What experiences have you had that make you interested in this position? (Your response does NOT need to include formal work experience)