Community Food & Agricultural Systems Coordinator

Job Summary

The Community Food and Agricultural Systems Development Coordinator is a joint position with Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Community Economic Development program areas for Central State University Extension. The candidate will have a background in nonprofit business operation, management, and development as well as the operation of small-scale agricultural, food systems, and/or agritourism businesses. They will provide expertise and training to community members in nonprofit business development, integrating agriculture education, production, and/or food preparation/preservation into nonprofit operations, grant writing, volunteer coordination, and other related topics. This position will also be responsible for developing program curricula on these topics and provide training to Extension Educators in the Community & Economic Development (CED) and Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) program areas to assist in delivering these programs across the state.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, organize and provide outreach and programming for current and aspiring business owners working in the food systems space
• Provide technical assistance virtually and in-person across the state to business owners working in community food systems
• Create outreach tools and materials for various internal and external communication outlets
• Provide training and support on Food Systems business development to CED and ANR educators
• Quantify and track outreach efforts including to underserved and underrepresented populations
• Seek external funding opportunities to support outreach and food systems business development
• Create and promote farm business tools developed by CSU Extension to growers
• Maintain knowledge of current laws, regulations, and opportunities for food and agricultural businesses in Ohio through professional development opportunities