Food Safety Manager

Agri-Cultura Network (ACN) is New Mexico’s largest farming cooperative and is a community-driven model, building New Mexico’s small farming economy through sustainable and regenerative food justice.

ACN is looking for an experienced Food Safety Manager that understands New Mexico grown produce, farming, use of organic farming methods, relationship building, food safety and management.

Goal: To maintain relationships with 70 farms for harvest cycles, review produce quality, coordinate purchasing, and ensure grant deliverables concerning food safety are met. The Food Safety Manager will work closely with the Food Access Manager, the Kitchen and Production Supervisor, and the La Cosecha CSA Manager. This position reports to the ACN Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

· Work with 70 farms across the state of New Mexico throughout varying harvest cycles

· Onboards new farms and ranches joining the ACN through:

o Farm/Ranch visits

o Organic production analysis

o Tier I or Tier II designation

· Oversees the Transition to Organic (TOP) Program for ACN

· Grant deliverables and reporting management

· Coordination of purchasing needs with Food Access Manager

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Skills

· Must have a passion for social justice and alignment with ACN’s farming mission

· Excellent people skills to work with 70 farmers/ranchers

· Must have Food Handlers Certification, with deep understanding of allergens and food storage requirements and recommendations

· Experience in reporting on key purchasing and production metrics

· Proficiency in MS Office

· Outstanding communication skills

· Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

· Strong decision making skills and results-driven approach

· Familiarity with NM-grown fruits and vegetables

· Food systems knowledge and an interest in organic farming/gardening, shopping local

· Must have clean driving record

· Must be available on weekends as needed

· Grant management and reporting experience preferred

· Familiarity with the Transition to Organic Program preferred, but not required

· Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Albuquerque, NM 87105 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albuquerque, NM 87105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $56,000