FW: MSU CRFS seeks a Technical Assistance Outreach Specialist

Monday, April 3, 2023

FW: MSU CRFS seeks a Technical Assistance Outreach Specialist

Good Monday morning,

Our team at the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) is accepting applications for an Outreach Specialist to support equitable business and technical assistance efforts for Michigan food and farm entrepreneurs! This role includes conducting outreach and working one-on-one with entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on supporting Black, Indigenous, and people of color entrepreneurs. Applications are due by April 19, 2023.

Please see more details below and share with those who may be interested!

Best,

Colleen Matts

(she/her)

Director, Farm to Institution Programs

Coordinator, Michigan Farm to Institution Network

Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems

matts@msu.edu | 517.432.0310

foodsystems.msu.edu | cultivatemichigan.org | mifarmtoschool.msu.edu

From: MSU Center for Regional Food Systems <crfs@msu.edu>
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2023 4:01 PM
Subject: CRFS seeks a Technical Assistance Outreach Specialist

Apply by April 19, 2023

Join the CRFS team!

MSU CRFS seeks an outreach specialist to support equitable business and technical assistance efforts for food and farm entrepreneurs.

The Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) is hiring a full-time outreach specialist to lead efforts through partnerships across the state of Michigan on food and farm entrepreneurship. This role includes conducting outreach and working one-on-one with entrepreneurs, with particular focus on supporting Black, Indigenous and entrepreneurs of color.

The specialist will work towards the goal of creating a strong, equitable, and sustainable networked food ecosystem in partnership with local and regional organizations across the state of Michigan and within MSU. This position will support CRFS' existing strong foundation of food systems partnerships, programs, and relationships, while shaping our work and reputation into the future.

This position is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic, outreach-minded, resourceful and committed candidate to implement their skills working with Michigan's food and farm entrepreneurs. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience working with agriculture/food enterprises and a proven ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholder groups, as well as experience in network-building and group facilitation. People of color are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be accepted until April 19, 2023 at 11:55 p.m. EST.

Salary range is commensurate with experience: $55,000-$60,000, plus MSU's benefit package.

Apply Now!

Questions about the position or search process should be directed to Jude Barry, Associate Director, at barryjud@msu.edu.

Learn more about the Center for Regional Food Systems: foodsystems.msu.edu

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· MSU Center for Regional Food Systems @MSUCRFS is hiring an outreach specialist to support equitable business and technical assistance efforts for food and farm entrepreneurs. Learn more and apply by April 19! www.canr.msu.edu/jobs/seeking-specialist-outreach-fixed-term