Good morning. My name is Laurie Wieschowski, and I am the farm manager for McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm, a small non-profit farm in core-city Muskegon.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Part-Time Urban Farm Job Opportunity in Muskegon
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Job Posting: Michigan Good Food Academic Specialist, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2018!
Greetings! The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Product Center are seeking a Michigan Good Food Outreach Specialist.
This position will lead MSU's contribution as a Michigan Good Food Fund core partner and contribute directly toward the goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter, particularly on healthy food access and economic impact for food businesses and Michigan communities
Full description is below. Please help spread the word!
Michigan Good Food Academic Specialist – Position #485535
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems & MSU Product Center
The Michigan State University (MSU) Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) in partnership with the MSU Product Center is seeking an Academic Specialist to support outreach and business assistance efforts that will allow Michigan food production, processing and distribution businesses to build capacity and increase healthy food access in low-income urban and rural communities. The position will provide leadership for MSU's contribution as a Michigan Good Food Fund core partner and contribute directly toward the goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter, particularly on healthy food access and economic impact for food businesses and Michigan communities.
Status
This is a full-time, annual year, temporary position. Initial appointment will be for one year with reappointment contingent upon funding and performance.
Available
March 1, 2018 or when suitable candidate is identified.
Application Deadline
February 5, 2018 or until suitable candidate is identified.
Starting Salary
Commensurate with education and experience up to $66,000 annually.
Reporting and location
Reports to Director, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems. Annual review conducted with leadership of the Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Product Center. Housed at the Center for Regional Food Systems offices in Natural Resources Building, MSU campus
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or agribusiness with significant experience in financial management and business planning required. Master of business administration degree and emphasis in agribusiness and/or the food industry preferred
- Knowledge of Michigan agribusiness, food production, distribution and/or processing is required
- Ability to write, read, and analyze food business plans and financial statements
- Familiarity with business lending procedures and various forms of food business financing
- Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate meetings with diverse stakeholder groups (in Michigan and nationally), especially food businesses, nonprofit organizations, and financial institutions
- Demonstrated project leadership, report-writing skills, and consistency in being on-time in meeting deadlines
- Ability to self-direct and balance multiple simultaneous projects and to shift easily between working independently and as part of a team
- Ability to think and act creatively in providing business development and technical assistance to businesses so they may become loan-ready
- Thorough understanding of healthy food access and poverty challenges affecting Michigan communities
- Experience and willingness to work with food businesses in Michigan's underserved communities
- Strong written and verbal communications skills and experience using a broad range of communications tactics.
- Ability to use and communicate the use of business analytic tools
- High degree of knowledge of and comfort with using technology in completing job requirements including Microsoft Office suite, web-based search and information systems, electronic survey software and phone/web conferencing systems
- High level of organization and ability to manage small contracts and budgets
- Available to travel occasionally throughout the state and within the U.S. Possession of a valid, current state driver's license required
- Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action and diversity/pluralism
Job Summary
- Provide and/or coordinate appropriate business and technical assistance to Michigan food production, processing, and distribution businesses that seek assistance through the Michigan Good Food Fund;
- Work with local and state partners to recruit and develop a pipeline of viable candidates for loans and business assistance through the Michigan Good Food Fund;
- Manage professional service contracts with consultants and other service providers delivering assistance to Michigan food businesses;
- Convene and/or seek creative collaborations with statewide project partners virtually and in person to enhance collective understanding and accelerate Michigan's healthy food financing efforts. This will include core-partners of the Michigan Good Food Fund and partners from organizations working towards a good food system in Michigan;
- Develop tools and resources that support efforts for education and business assistance for the Michigan Good Food Fund loan participants. Such tools and resources may include reports, factsheets, business management spreadsheets, videos, webinars, and presentations;
- Contribute, as needed and where appropriate, to completion to other goals and objectives of the Michigan Good Food Charter initiative;
- Document and share project work and accomplishments; maintain regular internal and external communication about project activities; facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders; develop and report on an annual plan of work;
- Develop and submit funding proposals and fulfill project objectives, manage project budgets, assist with developing evaluation plans and tools, and write grant reports of grants awarded;
- Actively participate in CRFS staff meetings and stay current on CRFS projects, activities, resources and publications;
- Participate in required MSU Product Center meetings and professional development and technical training as offered by Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Product Center;
- Professionally represent CRFS and MSU Product Center in various forms of engagement and communication as related to healthy food financing and healthy food business assistance;
- Report to and collaborate with project principal investigators as funding requires; and
- Help to foster, facilitate and maintain culture of anti-racism, trust, support and accountability.
Application Procedure
You must apply online to MSU Human Resources.
Visit http://careers.msu.edu/ and look for job posting #485535 under faculty/academic staff.
A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, and an updated Curriculum Vita or resume needs to be submitted as a part of the application process.
If you have questions about the application process, contact:
Jessica Dunkel, Search Committee Chair: dunkelje@anr.msu.edu
If you have questions about the position, contact:
Rich Pirog, Director – MSU Center for Regional Food Systems: rspirog@msu.edu
Please do not send application materials directly to Jessica Dunkel or Rich Pirog.
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems Mission
CRFS works to engage the people of Michigan, the United States and the world in applied research, education and outreach to develop regionally integrated, sustainable food systems.
MSU Product Center Mission
The Product Center stimulates and develops business innovation and economic growth through business counseling, in-depth market analysis and technical assistance for new entrepreneurs and existing businesses. The use of best practices, knowledge and experience along with collaboration from internal MSU and external partners supports clients in the creation of successful ventures.
Michigan State University
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Michigan State University employment opportunities are open to eligible/qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, or family status.
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Andrea Weiss
Communications Director
Center for Regional Food Systems | Michigan State University
480 Wilson Road, Room 309 | Natural Resources Building | East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 432-0283
Thursday, January 25, 2018
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"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn. Ben Franklin"
Patti Timberman, MA FS, IMH-E ® II
Family & Community Engagement Manager
Branch ISD Early Education Services
200 Bishop St
Coldwater, MI 49036
517-279-5838
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
REMINDER: CRFS Farm to Institution Data Manager position opening
Greetings,
The deadline to submit applications for this position is fast approaching!
The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems is seeking applications for a part-time hourly Farm to Institution Data Manager position. Please see the attached position description for more details and how to apply. The application deadline is Friday, January 26, 2018.
Best,
Colleen Matts
Farm to Institution Specialist | Core Partner, National Farm to School Network
Center for Regional Food Systems | Michigan State University
480 Wilson Rd | Rm 302B Natural Resources Building | East Lansing, MI 48824
(p) 517.432.0310
Market Coordinator position
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is seeking a part time Market Coordinator for our produce market that runs Wednesdays from June through November. The Market Coordinator oversees market operation with a team of volunteers. Duties include setup/takedown, managing sales and customer questions, recording inventory and helping create a fun atmosphere at market. The Market Coordinator works only Wednesdays 6 am to 6 pm so it’s a good position for a dietetics or nutrition student that has an interest in working with local food or small scale farmers looking for a second job.
Please read the attachment for a detailed job description for more details.
Please reply with a cover letter and resume and we will schedule and interview.
Trevor Johnson
Resident Farmer
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
6777 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(O) 248-325-2060
www.henryfordwestbloomfield.com
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Wednesday, January 17, 2018
FoodCorps Recruitment for the 2018/2019 term is open!!!
FoodCorps Recruitment for the 2018/2019 service term is open!!!
Applications Open for Service Positions as School Food Change-makers!
Michigan – January 17, 2018 - FoodCorps, a national organization that connects children in limited resource communities to healthy food in school, opens applications for its seventh annual class of AmeriCorps service members. The selected community leaders will dedicate one year of full-time, paid public service in school food systems – teaching hands-on lessons in growing, cooking and tasting food, collaborating with food service staff to steer students towards the healthiest options in the cafeteria, and working alongside school administrators and teachers to foster a school wide culture of health.
"What we feed our children in school––and what we teach them about food there––shapes their health and success over a lifetime. By joining FoodCorps, you will have a chance to do something incredibly important: connect children in your community to healthy food, and give them the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive,” said Curt Ellis, FoodCorps co-founder and Chief Executive Officer.
This year FoodCorps seeks up to 230 men and women across the country with a passion for serving their communities, a commitment to social justice and an interest in jumpstarting their careers. The FoodCorps national service program has been in Michigan since 2011 – check out our 7 service sites at: https://foodcorps.org/apply/where-you'll-serve/michigan/
Applications are due by March 15th, 2018. Emerging leaders interested in getting more information should go to https://foodcorps.org/apply.
Questions? Email: serve@foodcorps.org
FoodCorps is a nationwide team of AmeriCorps leaders who connect kids to healthy food in school. FoodCorps places these leaders in limited-resource schools for a year of public service where they teach hands-on lessons in growing, cooking and tasting food, collaborate with food service staff to steer students towards the healthiest options in the cafeteria, and work alongside school administrators and teachers to foster a school wide culture of health.
CRFS Farm to Institution Data Manager position opening
Greetings,
The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems is seeking applications for a part-time hourly Farm to Institution Data Manager position. Please see the attached position description for more details and how to apply. The application deadline is Friday, January 26, 2018.
Best,
Colleen Matts
Farm to Institution Specialist | Core Partner, National Farm to School Network
Center for Regional Food Systems | Michigan State University
480 Wilson Rd | Rm 302B Natural Resources Building | East Lansing, MI 48824
(p) 517.432.0310
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Job Posting: Michigan Good Food Academic Specialist, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems
Greetings! The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems is seeking a Michigan Good Food Academic Specialist.
This position will lead MSU's contribution as a Michigan Good Food Fund core partner and contribute directly toward the goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter, particularly on healthy food access and economic impact for food businesses and Michigan communities
Full description is below. Please help spread the word!
Michigan Good Food Academic Specialist – Position #485535
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems & MSU Product Center
The Michigan State University (MSU) Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) in partnership with the MSU Product Center is seeking an Academic Specialist to support outreach and business assistance efforts that will allow Michigan food production, processing and distribution businesses to build capacity and increase healthy food access in low-income urban and rural communities. The position will provide leadership for MSU's contribution as a Michigan Good Food Fund core partner and contribute directly toward the goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter, particularly on healthy food access and economic impact for food businesses and Michigan communities.
Status
This is a full-time, annual year, temporary position. Initial appointment will be for one year with reappointment contingent upon funding and performance.
Available
March 1, 2018 or when suitable candidate is identified.
Application Deadline
February 5, 2018 or until suitable candidate is identified.
Starting Salary
Commensurate with education and experience up to $66,000 annually.
Reporting and location
Reports to Director, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems. Annual review conducted with leadership of the Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Product Center. Housed at the Center for Regional Food Systems offices in Natural Resources Building, MSU campus
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or agribusiness with significant experience in financial management and business planning required. Master of business administration degree and emphasis in agribusiness and/or the food industry preferred
- Knowledge of Michigan agribusiness, food production, distribution and/or processing is required
- Ability to write, read, and analyze food business plans and financial statements
- Familiarity with business lending procedures and various forms of food business financing
- Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate meetings with diverse stakeholder groups (in Michigan and nationally), especially food businesses, nonprofit organizations, and financial institutions
- Demonstrated project leadership, report-writing skills, and consistency in being on-time in meeting deadlines
- Ability to self-direct and balance multiple simultaneous projects and to shift easily between working independently and as part of a team
- Ability to think and act creatively in providing business development and technical assistance to businesses so they may become loan-ready
- Thorough understanding of healthy food access and poverty challenges affecting Michigan communities
- Experience and willingness to work with food businesses in Michigan's underserved communities
- Strong written and verbal communications skills and experience using a broad range of communications tactics.
- Ability to use and communicate the use of business analytic tools
- High degree of knowledge of and comfort with using technology in completing job requirements including Microsoft Office suite, web-based search and information systems, electronic survey software and phone/web conferencing systems
- High level of organization and ability to manage small contracts and budgets
- Available to travel occasionally throughout the state and within the U.S. Possession of a valid, current state driver's license required
- Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action and diversity/pluralism
Job Summary
- Provide and/or coordinate appropriate business and technical assistance to Michigan food production, processing, and distribution businesses that seek assistance through the Michigan Good Food Fund;
- Work with local and state partners to recruit and develop a pipeline of viable candidates for loans and business assistance through the Michigan Good Food Fund;
- Manage professional service contracts with consultants and other service providers delivering assistance to Michigan food businesses;
- Convene and/or seek creative collaborations with statewide project partners virtually and in person to enhance collective understanding and accelerate Michigan's healthy food financing efforts. This will include core-partners of the Michigan Good Food Fund and partners from organizations working towards a good food system in Michigan;
- Develop tools and resources that support efforts for education and business assistance for the Michigan Good Food Fund loan participants. Such tools and resources may include reports, factsheets, business management spreadsheets, videos, webinars, and presentations;
- Contribute, as needed and where appropriate, to completion to other goals and objectives of the Michigan Good Food Charter initiative;
- Document and share project work and accomplishments; maintain regular internal and external communication about project activities; facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders; develop and report on an annual plan of work;
- Develop and submit funding proposals and fulfill project objectives, manage project budgets, assist with developing evaluation plans and tools, and write grant reports of grants awarded;
- Actively participate in CRFS staff meetings and stay current on CRFS projects, activities, resources and publications;
- Participate in required MSU Product Center meetings and professional development and technical training as offered by Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Product Center;
- Professionally represent CRFS and MSU Product Center in various forms of engagement and communication as related to healthy food financing and healthy food business assistance;
- Report to and collaborate with project principal investigators as funding requires; and
- Help to foster, facilitate and maintain culture of anti-racism, trust, support and accountability.
Application Procedure
You must apply online to MSU Human Resources.
Visit http://careers.msu.edu/ and look for job posting #485535 under faculty/academic staff.
A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, and an updated Curriculum Vita or resume needs to be submitted as a part of the application process.
If you have questions about the application process, contact:
Jessica Dunkel, Search Committee Chair: dunkelje@anr.msu.edu
If you have questions about the position, contact:
Rich Pirog, Director – MSU Center for Regional Food Systems: rspirog@msu.edu
Please do not send application materials directly to Jessica Dunkel or Rich Pirog.
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems Mission
CRFS works to engage the people of Michigan, the United States and the world in applied research, education and outreach to develop regionally integrated, sustainable food systems.
MSU Product Center Mission
The Product Center stimulates and develops business innovation and economic growth through business counseling, in-depth market analysis and technical assistance for new entrepreneurs and existing businesses. The use of best practices, knowledge and experience along with collaboration from internal MSU and external partners supports clients in the creation of successful ventures.
Michigan State University
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Michigan State University employment opportunities are open to eligible/qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, or family status.
--
Andrea Weiss
Communications Director
Center for Regional Food Systems | Michigan State University
480 Wilson Road, Room 309 | Natural Resources Building | East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 432-0283
Monday, January 15, 2018
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