Utah Farmers Market Network Director

Requisition ID: 2024-7757

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Moab Category: Program Management and Support Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Quinney College of Natural Resourcs Department: Environment and Society Advertised Salary: $29.00 per hour

Overview Dr. Roslynn Brain McCann of the Department of Environment and Society (ENVS) at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for the position of Utah Farmers Market Network (UFMN) Director to advance the mission of the Utah Farmers Market Network. Location flexible within Utah, with preference of Moab, Logan, or Salt Lake City. This is a part-time position (up to 20 hours per week) through Utah State University (USU) at a rate of $29 an hour, funded through the United States Department of Agriculture Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (USDA FMPP), ending December 2025. The position start date is May 13, 2024, with flexibility for a June start date depending on the final candidate's schedule. The search committee includes representatives from USU Extension and Utah farmers' market managers.This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah.  Questions may be directed to: Roslynn G.H. Brain McCann Professor, Sustainable Communities Extension Specialist Utah State University Moab 18150 S Aggie Blvd, Moab, UT 84532

(435) 797-5116

Responsibilities The director will be responsible for developing relationships with farmers markets and market stakeholders across Utah to nurture the development of and strengthen the Utah Farmers Market Network (UFMN). Major responsibilities include organizing network-wide virtual networking opportunities, meeting regularly with the UFMN leadership team, collaborating with state agencies and other personnel on grant-related activities, working with collaborators and interns on capturing the community and economic impact of markets, transitioning the UFMN, and applying for grant funding centralized on marketing to vendors and patrons. The director will also organize educational events for farmers market managers, including an annual one-day forum and training for new and beginning market managers.  This role will also include developing a marketing campaign for National Farmers Market Week to provide outreach to the public about Utah farmers markets. Responsibilities will also include attending regular online meetings with USU faculty as part of the grant team, tracking outcomes and impacts, and authoring annual reports to the USDA on grant progress. Occasional day travel to markets and conferences will be required. In some cases and depending on where the director lives, overnight travel may be necessary (est. 5 nights/yr).

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: * Earned undergraduate degree in agriculture, natural resources, sociology, family and consumer sciences, or a similar field. * Ability to coordinate with multiple partners, and stakeholders (both rural and urban), and effectively direct outreach to advance the visibility of farmers markets across the state. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong organizational skills and the... For full info follow application link.

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