Community Resource & Events Coordinator

Everett Community Growers•Everett, MA

4d•$21•Hybrid

About The Position

Everett Community Growers (ECG) works to build a more just and equitable environment through urban agriculture, youth development, policy advocacy, and community engagement. ECG currently operates a community garden, a community farm, and farm stand; engages youth ages 14-21 in food systems work through our Youth Crew; and leads various civic and community engagement initiatives. The Community Resource & Events Coordinator will collaborate closely with ECG staff and external partners to plan, coordinate, and implement events and communications that build and sustain meaningful community engagement and action. This role supports and coordinates outreach efforts, manages communications platforms, and co-leads a Produce Prescription pilot program in partnership with the Cambridge Health Alliance. Location: Primarily in our Everett office, with opportunity for remote work and occasional evening and weekend work in Everett and around the Greater Boston region.

Requirements

Current Everett resident
Access to a vehicle
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar)
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal communication, facilitation, and relationship building skills
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively as part of a diverse team
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
Able to make independent decisions, assess, organize, prioritize and address multiple projects simultaneously
Able to create spaces of authentic engagement
Genuine enjoyment, ability and passion for working in teams of diverse communities with different perspectives, backgrounds and lived experiences
Leadership skills including reliability, dependability, initiative, empathy, timely communication, and ability to teach and mentor
Ability to perform outreach and engagement tasks with confidence, humility and content knowledge
Must have the capability to repeatedly lift and move weight that ranges from 30 to 50 pounds and work outdoors in the summer
Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends (workday may not end at the same time every day)
Ability to work remotely and in person

Nice To Haves

Multilingual proficiency (English and Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole)
Prior experience in community outreach and engagement
Prior experience in event planning
Experience managing social media and website platforms
Creative, innovative, and adaptable approach to community engagement
Enthusiasm for urban agriculture and food justice
Commitment to health and racial equity in Everett
Willingness to learn and try new things

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and implement events such as community outreach activities, farm retail and other food distribution events, educational workshops, and staff and volunteer trainings and orientations
Work closely with Program Managers to develop event concepts and themes that align with the organization's mission and goals
Manage pre-event logistics, including venue selection, permitting, catering, equipment procurement, vendor coordination, interpretation procurement, volunteer management, and event registration
Coordinate internal communication between staff regarding events to ensure awareness and assist in creating media and storytelling about the organization
Work closely with the Associate Director of Research and Evaluation on post-event data and reporting
Manage post-event follow up with attendees
Review and assess current community engagement strategies, and develop improved or new systems to enhance outreach and enable timely, responsive engagement
Utilize translation tools to ensure promotional materials are translated into Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole
Collaborate with appropriate staff to develop promotional materials and with Program Managers to develop program materials
Promote events through various channels, including social media, email marketing, and community partnerships
Collaborate with local community groups, schools, and volunteers to promote events and foster participation
Develop strategies to increase event visibility and attendance
Assemble multilingual pamphlets for produce distribution that include produce availability, recipes, vegetable storage tips, farm updates, WIC and SNAP materials, and volunteer opportunities
Manage all ECG social media channels including developing and maintaining a posting schedule, creating engaging posts, and monitoring engagement analytics
Keep ECG website up to date
Plan, create, and distribute ECG newsletter
Work closely with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Department of Community Health staff and ECG Associate Director of Research and Evaluation to co-lead this pilot program, which distributes fresh produce to CHA patients at the Everett Care Center.
Coordinate produce distribution on Mondays and Thursdays from January - September 2026
Work with CHA and ECG staff to prepare bags, including receiving food delivery, organizing and assembling produce bags
Co-lead registration on distribution days: check in patients, provide program information, distribute produce bags, ensure necessary paperwork completion, and distribute additional food resources
Develop and share resources, communications and educational materials in multiple languages for patients on food security programs, local food resources, and program-specific information (coordinate with CHA for translation and printing)
Attend weekly team meetings with CHA staff and the Associate Director of Research and Evaluation
Utilize CHA tools to provide documentation and timely reporting on project metrics
Coordinate donation of remaining produce bags to Bread of Life or other Everett residents experiencing food insecurity
Manage an easily accessible and organized inventory of outreach materials and event supplies at the office
Ensure inventory lists are up-to-date, including purchasing new office and events supplies as necessary
Work closely with ECG staff to ensure office organization and cleanliness, including proper food labeling in refrigerator, wiping surfaces, vacuuming, and managing trash and recycling
Participate in food production (planting, harvesting, weeding, and watering) and distribution
Other duties and responsibilities as they arise, as ECG's needs and resources align with your desire, skills and availability