What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warm Springs Tribal Food Access Coordinator position at High Desert Food and Farm Alliance?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $23-$25 / Hour
Hig h Desert Food & Farm Alliance
Job Title : Warm Springs Tribal Food Access Coordinator
Reports to : Food Access Manager
Location : Primarily Warm Springs
Classification : Non-exempt
Status : Part-time seasonal, approximately 10-20 hours per week between Mid-April and Mid-November. Candidates must be able to work at all Thursday markets during the summer from 9am - 2pm (2025 market dates still TBD)
Compensation : $23-$25 per hour depending on experience
Start Date : Mid-April 2025
About HDFFA
The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support a healthy and thriving food and farm network in Central Oregon through education, collaboration and inclusivity. We meet our mission by fostering relationships between producers (farmers, ranchers and food businesses) and consumers, increasing awareness of and access to food from our region, and cultivating community participation with local food. We serve farmers, ranchers, food businesses, nonprofits and underserved families in the high desert region of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties and on the Warm Springs Reservation.We believe everyone deserves good food.
About this opportunity
HDFFA is looking for a part-time, seasonal Tribal Food Access Coordinator to join our food access team. In this role youll be supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our VeggieRx and Fresh Harvest Kit programs and related food sovereignty events on the Warm Springs Reservation. This position is integral to fostering food security, enhancing nutrition, and bringing community-driven solutions to the forefront that honor the cultural traditions and sovereignty of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The Coordinator will work with Tribal leaders, community members, local farmers, and partner organizations to improve access to healthy, culturally-relevant foods while promoting sustainable food systems and food sovereignty.
Who were looking for
You are passionate about improving food access for all Central Oregonians and specifically promoting food access and sovereignty for the Warm Springs Tribal community. With lived or working experience in the community, you are comfortable collaborating with Tribal leaders, community members and partner organizations and are excited about engaging with the public at community events and our food access distribution sites, like the Thursday market. You are a creative problem solver, with excellent communication, time-management, and organization skills which will allow you to effectively coordinate our VeggieRx and Fresh Harvest Kit programming within the community. Youre excited to share your experience and knowledge with the HDFFA team and help us grow and refine our Warm Springs programming and outreach efforts.
Primary Responsibilities & Functions
Community Outreach & Communication (10%)
- Represent HDFFA at community meetings & events, as needed (ex., Pi-Ume-Sha Health Fair, Native Aspiration meetings, ECE events, etc.)
- Coordinate the promotion of HDFFAs food access programs and events to the Warm Springs community
- Work alongside the Food Access Manager to coordinate Warm Springs food access events (cooking classes, tastings, demonstrations, etc.)
- Co-host Warm Springs food access & food sovereignty focus groups
- Identify and develop new partnerships with local organizations, Tribal departments, or businesses that align with HDFFAs mission
- Recruit local volunteers for program-related tasks in Warm Springs
- Assist in member recruitment for HDFFAs Food Security Advisory Committee
Food Access Programming (85%)
General HDFFA Functions (5%)
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits
The candidate must possess a current, valid, Oregon driver's license. In addition the candidate will need to provide a 5-year motor vehicle record obtained through DMV2U - Login (oregon.gov) that includes no license suspensions or major violations in the last five years.
Mileage reimbursement will be provided at the federal mileage rate when a personal vehicle is used for HDFFA business.
Commitment to Inclusive Hiring Practices
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translate directly to our openings. If you are excited about this opportunity but are unsure if your experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application and how your talents and experience can bring value to this role.
HDFFA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
HDFFA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $23 - $25