International Rescue Committee · 2 months ago
Market Strategy Consultant
Charlottesville, VA USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80/hr - $80/hr
5+ years expThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a major humanitarian organization that responds to global crises. They are seeking a Market Strategy Consultant to support their New Roots Food and Agriculture program in Charlottesville, focusing on enhancing the marketing capacity of refugee and immigrant farmers and improving food security among low-income consumers.
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Responsibilities
Conduct a market analysis to inform the New Roots program--and participating farmers’--business strategy across various direct-to-retail and wholesale models
Research and advise the roll-out of a digital pooled direct marketing tool by New Roots farmers in direct-to-retail sales
Prepare and conduct 1 farmer-facing training in the basics of on-farm food safety compliance
Market analysis report comparing the 4 scenarios described in Scope of Work Part A, above
Digital pooled direct marketing tool for use by New Roots farmers in direct-to-retail sales
Host one small group training for New Roots staff and participating farmers on the basics of on-farm food safety compliance and highlighting relevant standards and programs such as GAP and FSMA Produce Safety Rule
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience working within the local Central Virginia food system, such as with farmers, food service providers, distributors, chefs and food retailers
3+ years of experience with supporting on-farm food safety compliance. Focus in small, socially-disadvantaged, and/or with immigrant populations in the US a plus
3+ years operating a farm or food business and/or advising farm business strategy
Experience with analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, and in comparing and synthesizing findings of each data type
Ability to work independently and manage time according to the scope of work, project timeline and deliverables
Ability to be flexible to accommodate feedback from the project team
Excellent digital, communication, presentation, and report writing skills
Local to Charlottesville area, able to visit farm sites and meet the project team in-person and on farm sites periodically
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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