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New Pioneer Food Co-op Outreach & Development Coordinator. in Iowa city, Iowa

General Responsibilities

Outreach

  • Develop, coordinate, and execute in-store events, including store tours, classes, vendor fairs, and special events.

  • Develop, coordinate, and execute outreach events, such as health fairs and business expos, in collaboration with appropriate GMT staff.

  • Conduct relevant research related to the co-op and community to inform annual outreach plan.

  • Support and actively contribute to annual marketing strategies, calendar, budget, and materials for development of promotions and social media.

  • Manage communication with owners in consultation with GMT and Leads as appropriate.

  • Coordinate Public Relations strategies with CEO and act as PR and press contact for organization.

Development

  • Plan and manage projects within budget and timeline.

  • Assist in analyzing processes to develop Standard Operating Procedure documentation.

  • Coordinate implementation, upkeep, and communication of NCG Co+Efficient sustainability database program; coordinate for data delivery from New Pi stakeholders and share results to NCG partners and CEO.

  • Assist HR & General Management Team with implementing systems for onboarding and training, including the development of a passport system and ongoing professional development for staff.

  • Provide administrative support to CEO, including coordinating communication and strategy with GMT.

Board of Directors Administrative Assistance

  • Support the CEO with the organization and coordination of BoD events, including monthly & annual co-op meetings, annual board retreats, and board elections.

  • Collaborate with CEO to provide BoD administrative assistance, including preparing agendas, providing documentation, and appropriate direction of email correspondence to the board.

Other tasks as assigned by CEO

Support Structure

  • Reports to CEO

  • Works closely with GMT

  • Collaborates with HR, Marketing, and Operations teams

  • Acts as liaison to Board of Directors

  • Provides excellent service to all customers, staff, and vendors

Qualifications

  • Able to work independently.

  • Detail-oriented and organized.

  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.

  • Fluency with Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate to advanced understanding of MS Excel.

  • Comfortable and experienced at public speaking.

  • Professional writing experience, producing readable, easy-to-understand content tailored to a specific audience.

  • Experience in natural foods, local food systems, and/or community-facing organizations.

  • Experience working on or reporting to a Board of Directors preferred.

  • Experience working with retail cooperatives preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Must be able to move up to 15 pounds at times.

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to travel locally up to 15% often

  • Valid drivers license with clean driving record

45,000K - 50,000K. Depending on experience

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