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Ms. Deborah Ford
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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.
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