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Description

Position: Post Harvest & Distribution Coordinator

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday

Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Reports to: Post-Harvest and Distribution Manager

About Coastal Roots Farm

Coastal Roots Farm is a nonprofit community farm and education center guided by Jewish values. The Farm’s mission is to cultivate healthy, connected communities by integrating sustainable agriculture, food justice, and ancient Jewish wisdom.

The Farm’s impact initiatives include 1) regenerative agriculture, 2) equitable food access, 3) environmental education, and 4) Jewish life. We grow organic food in a climate-smart way, donate the majority of our harvests to those who need it most, inspire youth to be the next generation of environmental stewards, and connect people of all backgrounds to Jewish holidays, values, and traditions through farming and food.

Jewish values guide the Farm’s Jewish values include Adam v’Adamah (Interdependence), Tikkun Olam (Repair), Arevut (Mutual Care), Peleh (Wonder), Kodesh (Sacred Time), which inform our strategy, approach, and priorities.

Coastal Roots Farm is located in Encinitas, CA on approximately 18 acres of land which we recognize as indigenous to the Kumeyaay and Luiseño peoples. Coastal Roots Farm was incubated by the Leichtag Foundation in 2014 and received 501(c)(3) public charity status in 2015.

Post-Harvest & Distribution Coordinator Position Overview

The Farm’s Post-Harvest & Distribution Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Farm’s Organic Food Distribution Program. They will support all aspects of post-harvest operations and all food distribution efforts and are essential to the on-the-ground operations to meet the Farm’s mission of serving over 30,000 community members. This position will be key to executing our post-harvest activities, including post-harvest handling, allocation of product, deliveries off-site, and all aspects of our pay-what-you-can Farm Stand.

This role is very forward facing and is integral in maintaining and stewarding strong and impactful relationships with our beneficiaries, community, and key partners. They will work directly under the Farm’s Post-Harvest and Distribution Manager to ensure operations are efficiently completed with a primary focus on community impact. The Post-Harvest & Distribution Coordinator will lead and delegate tasks with the Farm Stand Associates team and community volunteers. Additionally, this position of high responsibility will work closely with the Director of Farm Production & Distribution, the Farm Production Manager, and the Community Farmers to ensure proper program implementation and cross-departmental collaboration. This position will be full time at 40 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday.

Post-Harvest and Distribution Coordinator Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all necessary tasks associated with reaching our goal of distributing approximately 80,000 pounds of produce annually.
• Support on-the-ground operations of all phases of distributions, including post-harvest handling, Farm Stand setup/breakdown, Farm Stand sales and operations, distribution deliveries, and customer service both on and off the farm.
• Coordinate all phases of produce pack out for distributions and storage, including repetitive lifting and moving heavy bins of produce, ensuring all product is washed, packed, allocated and organized in coolers adhering to our food safety procedures.
• A keen eye for quality control, visual aesthetics, and strategic allocation of products.
• Accurately record weights and data for all food distributions and ensure proper food safety and departmental protocols are followed from start to finish.
• Coordinate all phases of produce donations including onsite produce pickups with our partner organizations, chefs, and event orders.
• Responsible for the efficient operations of the post-harvest station and allocation of teammates’ tasks, ensuring all food safety, quality, and protocols are followed effectively and in compliance with FSMA regulations.
• Ensure quality control of produce and upkeep of food distribution facilities, including cleaning and organizing distribution vehicles, coolers, bins, supplies, and multi-use areas.
• Requirement to take on a multitude of diverse tasks, including but not limited to; Pressure washing bins, supporting build projects, cleaning, structural repairs, facility maintenance and upkeep.

Required Qualifications and Experiences

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• At least one year of retail or customer service experience, preferably in agriculture, food retail or farmers markets.
• Ability to regularly lift heavy bins up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and drive a vehicle in heavy traffic and residential areas for long periods of time.
• Ability to dependably work 40 hours a week Sundays through Thursday, with Sundays being of very high priority.
• Outstanding communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and passion for farming, food justice, and food systems.
• High level of grit, responsibility, reliability, motivation, and a willingness to learn.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of tasks along with the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong eye for visual presentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• A valid and clean driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Familiarity with POS software (Square) and competence with troubleshooting and related hardware.
• Experience working in harsh outdoor environments.
• Experience with deliveries and/or strong familiarity with driving in high traffic conditions with timelines.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Reporting Relationship

Reports directly to the Post-Harvest and Distribution Manager

Compensation

Wage is commensurate with experience.

Typical Working Conditions

The Post-Harvest and Distribution Coordinator will work indoors and outdoors conducting a variety of tasks, often times repetitive. The position requires grit and constant moving of products and supplies of all shapes and sizes. Working conditions include driving large trucks in tight areas on the farm and in high volume traffic situations off the farm. There will be exposure to Southern California outside temperatures, chemicals used in the agricultural industry, and loud noises.

Essential Physical Tasks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Continuous walking, standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs. Ability to walk a minimum of 0.5 mile on uneven narrow trails with elevation gain.

Equipment Used

Pressure washer, pallet jack, hand trucks, Delivery van, RTV, farm truck, hand tools, sharp implements, occasional power tools, computer/laptop, and tablet/iPad.

Application Process

Please visit our website at https://coastalrootsfarm.org/job-opportunities/ and click Job Openings & Internships to apply online. All applicants must submit:

· Cover letter

· Resume

· Job questions

Coastal Roots Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workforce. We

welcome and strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. All qualified candidates,

regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical

condition, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information will be considered for this position.