Fw: [East-CAC] Are you a community organizer? IFFS Urban Ag is hiring!

**** F.Y.I. **** GREAT P/T OPPORTUNITY FOR A NEIGHBOR >>> SEE ATTACHMENT   Ms. Deborah Ford ECAC Co-chair--RCAC 2nd. Vice-chair (919) 835-3566 ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Lara Khalil <Lara(a)foodshuttle.org> To: east-cac(a)eastraleigh.org Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 11:00 AM Subject: [East-CAC] Are you a community organizer? IFFS Urban Ag is hiring! Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is hiring a Community Development Specialist for our Urban Agriculture program! IFFS Farms and Gardens was recently awarded a planning grant from the John Rex Endowment to work with the southeast Raleigh community to develop a plan for an urban agriculture program that is rooted in community. The Community Development Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the planning process. This is a time-limited position of 7 months, with a possibility to extend the position depending on available funding. Key grant activities include: identifying model programs across the country; community assets mapping; hosting community workshops, listening sessions, and events; and developing a final plan of action for the urban ag program. *See attached for the full description and list of required qualifications.* About IFFS Farms and Gardens IFFS Farms and Gardens aims to grow a healthy, just, and sustainable local food system. We work side by side with community to create thriving food systems through which all people can access safe, healthy, and culturally-appropriate foods that are produced in a sustainable way. Our division provides training and education around local agriculture and growing fresh food, and works to create jobs and local sources of income around food production. Read more about our programs here: http://foodshuttle.org/program/agprograms  How to apply Please send cover letter and resume to lara(a)foodshuttle.orgby 5:00pm on Friday, April 12, 2013. No calls please. Interviews will be scheduled after the closing date, and decisions are expected to be made by May 1, 2013. _______________________________________________ East-CAC mailing list East-CAC(a)eastraleigh.org http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/east-cac