CRAFT Communications and Event Coordinator
About The Position
Center for Regional Agriculture, Food, and Transformation (CRAFT) seeks a Communication and Event Coordinator for a USDA funded Local Food Promotion Program grant. This position will support the communications efforts of the Center while assisting in event planning tasks for a day-long food systems event in September. At CRAFT, we center community in our pursuit of transformative regional food systems that value the people who live and work within them. We envision a food system that is equitable, fostering fairness and transparency across the value chain. T his is a 15hr/week position for a total of 225 hrs for the summer 2026 semester. Pay is $18/hour.
Requirements
- Ability to self-manage time, self-start, and work independently on a time-sensitive project
- Comfort in event planning and support, meeting facilitation, and previous experience in social media content management
- Organization and attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- An understanding of communication strategy, data gathering, grant implementation, event promotion and execution.
- Food systems, non-profit, or similar work
- Canva, Google Workspace, or other design and collaboration platforms.
Responsibilities
- Assist in general communication efforts for the Center by crafting newsletters, social media posts, event registrations and preparing and posting other communications efforts.
- Work with the team to plan and execute a regional event that brings together food business owners, retail locations, institutional purchasers, technical assistance providers and others to share information, provide resources, and make connections.
- This position includes leading planning meetings, coordinating logistics, day-of support and other related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
