Urban Initiative Program Coordinator – Angelic Organics Learning Center

Angelic Organics Learning Center seeks a responsible, highly organized individual to join our team as a Program Coordinator to our Urban Initiative in Chicago. This position starts at 20 hours a week in April, 2008 with the possibility of full-time by July 2008. This person will work with the Program Director to implement urban food systems programs. At least three years of related experience is required.

Position Description:
The Program Coordinator works closely with the Program Director to
implement urban food systems projects. This position is based at our Chicago office and works
regularly on-site with projects in neighborhoods around Chicago. The position starts at 20 hours
a week in April 2008 with the possibility of full-time with benefits by July 2008.

General Responsibilities:
• Work with community partners to plan, budget, and implement food system projects. Re-
lated activities include: coordinating community outreach, leading hands-on agricultural
training, and providing project documentation.
• Assist in planning and creating urban agriculture demonstrations at sites managed by the
Learning Center. Assist with site management at greenhouses used by urban growers.
• Coordinate and lead public workshops and field days. Participate in developing and revis-
ing related curriculum and project planning materials.
• Recruit and manage volunteers on-site and at events.
• Represent the organization at local, regional, and national food system planning and out-
reach events.
• Work with stakeholders and contracted evaluators to evaluate progress of food system
projects.
• Assist in preparing grant applications and reports, and in providing program information
for the organization’s communications materials. Participate in funder presentations and
visits.
• Assist in preparing annual department plans and budgets.
• Complete related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Training Requirement: We request that you reserve April 17-20 to attend an important training and orientation event in Wisconsin.

Required Qualifications:
• 3 years minimum experience in one or more of the following: Rural or urban farming and
farmer training, teaching/organizing in cross-cultural environments, group facilitation,
participatory planning, project development and management, experiential learning,
community health promotion, community economic development.
• Enthusiasm for outdoor physical labor at urban growing sites in all conditions.
• Ability to work with remote co-workers and collaborators via phone and email.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and promptly with a diverse audience.
• Ability to prioritize assigned and ongoing tasks to manage time effectively.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Available to work some weekends and evenings for scheduled events and activities. This
position also requires periodic full-day and multi-day travel, in the region and nationally.
• Basic proficiency in MSOffice and email.
• Commitment to the Learning Center’s work to build local food systems.

Required Qualifications:
• Nonprofit resource development experience, such as grant writing or individual giving
• Experience with a contact management database, such as eTapestry
• Marketing or special events experience
• Strong writing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and image editing/management and page
layout software (such as Adobe In Design and Photoshop)
• Experience implementing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting information systems in a technical or administrative support role
• Proficiency in a second language, especially Spanish

Desired Qualifications:
• Proficiency in a second language, especially Spanish
• Self-motivated
• Highly organized
• Strong writing skills

To Apply: Please familiarize yourself with our website at www.learngrowconnect.org. Then send your cover letter and resume by email to jobs@learngrowconnect.org or by mail to:

Urban Initiative Program Coordinator Position
Angelic Organics Learning Center
6400 S Kimbark Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637

If you submit your application via email, PDF format is preferred for all documents.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2008