Coalition Organizer

Flagstaff Family Food Center•Flagstaff, AZ

4d•$27•Hybrid

About The Position

The Coalition Organizer will support the growth and coordination of NAHAP by leading rural outreach and relationship-building, consolidating and sharing organizational resources, and helping design and analyze annual surveys to assess community needs. The Organizer will represent NAHAP in relevant trainings, seminars, and webinars. This position will lay the groundwork for fundraising by connecting funders with on-the-ground community insights, along with researching grant opportunities as they align with the values of NAHAP. Additional responsibilities include attending and supporting steering committee meetings, assisting with event coordination, and strengthening the organization’s public presence through newsletters, social media, brand development, and the launch of a website.

Requirements

Highly organized with robust administrative skills
Strong communication skills, including clear writing and comfort speaking with a range of audiences
Experience supporting outreach, relationship-building, and partnership development
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic, collaborative environment
Familiarity with research practices and demonstrated ability to gather, organize and synthesize information
Comfortability with administrative coordination such as scheduling, follow-up, and documentation
Interest in or experience with community engagement, capacity-building, facilitation, or mobilizing partners
Familiarity with policy, advocacy, or systems-level issues (economic, land, food, transportation, etc.), or interest in learning
Comfortability representing an organization publicly and participating in community spaces. Exposure to grant support or fundraising efforts is a plus, but not required
Commitment to equity and trauma-informed practices, or willingness to learn and apply them

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
Existing relationships, networks, or demonstrated leadership within rural Arizona communities
Experience working in coalitions, partnerships, or collaborative, multi-stakeholder efforts
Strong relational instincts and ability to support, uplift, and complement existing leaders and ongoing initiatives
Interest in local and regional food systems work
Background and passion for community organizing, grassroots engagement, or movement-building work

Responsibilities

Build and deepen relationships with rural communities and community stakeholders
Strengthen partnerships with allied organizations and networks
Represent NAHAP in community spaces and collaborative efforts
Participate in relevant trainings, seminars, and webinars on behalf of NAHAP
Coordinate and support newsletters, social media, and brand presence at a defined cadence
Support the launch of the organization’s website and assist with basic updates as needed
Maintain a consistent and effective public-facing presence for NAHAP
Attend and support steering committee meetings
Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of NAHAP events
Support logistical needs related to meetings, trainings, and public activities
Engage in NAHAP’s capacity-building
Help design, implement, and analyze annual surveys to assess community needs and organizational impact
Consolidate, organize, and share resources for internal and external use
Research other coalition groups on strategies for engagement, participation, facilitation, or other relevant topics
Connect with current funders
Support fundraising efforts aligned with NAHAP’s purpose
Research possible funding avenues