CRAFT Communications and Event Coordinator

Chatham University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Center for Regional Agriculture, Food, and Transformation (CRAFT) is seeking a Communication and Event Coordinator for a USDA-funded Local Food Promotion Program grant. This role will support both internal and external communication initiatives for the Center and assist with event planning and execution. CRAFT is dedicated to centering community in its efforts to create transformative regional food systems that value the people involved. The Center envisions an equitable food system that promotes fairness and transparency throughout the value chain. This is a part-time position, requiring 15 hours per week, totaling 225 hours across the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters. The pay rate is $18 per hour.

Requirements

• Ability to self-manage time, self-start, and work independently on a time-sensitive project.
• Comfort in data gathering, academic research, and class or resource development.
• Organization and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of small business ownership, value-added product creation, curriculum creation, and/or graphic design.
• Experience in food systems, non-profit, or similar work.
• Experience with Canva, Google Workspace, Teachable, or other design and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in general external communication efforts for the Center by crafting newsletters, social media posts, and preparing and posting other communications efforts.
• Manage the creation, printing, promotion, and dissemination of the Annual Report in the fall of 2026.
• Assist in internal communications efforts by planning and hosting monthly CRAFT all-staff meetings.
• Work with the team to plan and execute a regional value-added food business event and other food-system events, including food safety certification in the fall of 2026.
• Support monitoring and evaluation tasks for various grants and projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed