Temporary Farmable Part-Time Admin position

Goodwill of Colorado

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Coordinator I, FarmAble, is an outreach and administrative support position responsible for executing recruitment, communication, and program support functions under the direction of the Program Supervisor. This role operates with a high level of independence within established systems, templates, and defined responsibilities. The Program Specialist is expected to proactively manage outreach, maintain program workflows, and execute responsibilities without daily direction while aligning with priorities set by the Program Supervisor. This position supports program growth, participant recruitment, operational efficiency, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2501 grant documentation and reporting requirements.

Requirements

A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in administrative support, outreach, communications, program coordination, or related field is required.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and workflows independently without daily direction.
Strong written communication skills, including professional email and basic content writing.
Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining systems, files, or tracking tools.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
Comfort initiating outreach and communicating with new contacts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, OneDrive/SharePoint) and virtual meeting platforms (Teams or Zoom).
Ability to follow established systems while identifying and resolving routine issues independently.

Nice To Haves

Background or familiarity with agriculture, horticulture, small-scale farming, or related industries is preferred.
Experience working with beginning farmers, veteran populations, or underserved communities is preferred.
Bilingual or multilingual, with preference for Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
Experience conducting outreach in diverse or community-based settings is preferred.
Familiarity with USDA programs, Extension, or agricultural service networks is preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifies, researches, and prospects new participant leads and partner contacts.
Manages outreach communications, follow-ups, and pipeline tracking using established messaging and internal systems.
Coordinates logistics for meetings, outreach events, and program activities (virtual and in-person).
Meets defined outreach activity expectations, including volume of contacts and follow-ups.
Drafts and manages program communications, including outreach messaging and newsletters.
Manages social media content to include upcoming events and workshops and assist with scheduling program assessments.
Manages participant logistics, including scheduling, reminders, and communication.
Maintains participant files, documentation, and internal program systems.
Tracks attendance, assignments, and participant progress.
Organizes program materials and resources.
Responds to participant and partner inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Identifies opportunities to improve organization, tracking, and communication workflows.
Logs participant interactions and technical assistance activities.
Maintains accurate tracking systems and program data.
Compiles data for USDA and internal reporting.
Conducts basic grant research and supports preparation of materials and documentation.
Provides light writing support for program materials and reporting.
Initiates partner outreach and schedules meetings.
Maintains partner contact lists and communication.
Supports coordination between program operations, partners, and internal stakeholders.
Maintains program communication and administrative workflows during instructor absence.
Operate independently within defined responsibilities without daily task assignment.
Exercises judgment in prioritizing work and escalates exceptions as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.