Departmental Specialist 13 (Farm to Family Community Engagement Specialist)
About The Position
This position serves as the statewide specialist that leads engagement and relationship-building efforts with communities across Michigan, to understand food system needs and opportunities that align with Farm to Family Program priorities. The Community Engagement Specialist manages program-related site visits, events, and sponsorships by developing partnerships, budgets, promotional materials, and evaluation tools. This position identifies and tracks public engagement opportunities and maintains outreach materials and resources that will be distributed by Farm to Family Program staff. In collaboration with the Farm to Program Coordinator, the Community Engagement Specialist designs and administers grant opportunities that are responsive to feedback collected during ongoing outreach activities. The position also serves as a departmental point person for managing partnerships, developing programming, and creating resources related to urban agriculture. This role does require experience in public speaking and facilitation, both in-person and virtually.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
- Four years of professional experience.
- Two years of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level.
- One year of experience equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
- Experience in public speaking and facilitation, both in-person and virtually.
Responsibilities
- Lead engagement and relationship-building efforts with communities across Michigan to understand food system needs and opportunities that align with Farm to Family Program priorities.
- Manage program-related site visits, events, and sponsorships by developing partnerships, budgets, promotional materials, and evaluation tools.
- Identify and track public engagement opportunities.
- Maintain outreach materials and resources for distribution by Farm to Family Program staff.
- Design and administer grant opportunities in collaboration with the Farm to Family Program Coordinator, responsive to feedback from outreach activities.
- Serve as a departmental point person for managing partnerships, developing programming, and creating resources related to urban agriculture.
- Conduct public speaking and facilitation, both in-person and virtually.
Benefits
- Optional hybrid work options
- Flexible work schedules
- Professional development
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
