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Everett Community Growers, Inc. · 20 hours ago

Community Resource & Events Coordinator

Everett,MA,US

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $21/hr

Everett Community Growers (ECG) works to build a more just and equitable environment through urban agriculture and community engagement. The Community Resource & Events Coordinator will plan and implement events, manage outreach efforts, and co-lead a Produce Prescription pilot program to enhance community engagement and food access.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and implement events such as community outreach activities, farm retail and other food distribution events, educational workshops, and staff and volunteer trainings and orientations

Coordinate internal communication between staff regarding events to ensure that staff are aware of each others' events to assist in creating media and storytelling about the organization

Work closely with Program Managers to develop event concepts and themes that align with the organization's mission and goals

Manage pre-event logistics, including but not limited to venue selection, permitting, catering, equipment procurement, vendor coordination, interpretation procurement, volunteer management, and event registration

Work closely with the Associate Director of Research and Evaluation on post-event data and reporting

Manage post-event follow up with attendees

Utilize translation tools to ensure as many promotional materials as possible are translated into Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole

Review and assess current community engagement strategies, and develop improved or new systems to enhance outreach and enable timely, responsive engagement

Collaborate with appropriate staff to develop promotional materials

Promote events through various channels, including social media, email marketing, and community partnerships

Collaborate with local community groups, schools, and volunteers to promote events and foster participation

Develop strategies to increase event visibility and attendance

Assemble multilingual pamphlets for produce distribution that include produce availability, recipes, vegetable storage tips, farm updates, WIC and SNAP materials, and volunteer opportunities

Manage all ECG social media channels including developing and maintaining a posting schedule, creating engaging posts, and monitoring engagement analytics

Keep ECG website up to date

Plan, create, and distribute ECG newsletter

Work closely with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Department of Community Health staff and ECG Associate Director of Research and Evaluation to co-lead the Produce Prescription Program, a pilot program that distributes fresh produce to CHA patients at the Everett Care Center

Coordinate produce distribution on the day of food disbursement for CHA patients at the CHA Everett Care Center (Mondays and Thursdays from January - September 2026)

Work with CHA and ECG staff to prepare bags, including receiving the food delivery, organizing and assembling produce bags

Co-lead registration on distribution days. This includes checking in patients, providing program information, distributing the correct number of produce bags to patients, ensuring patients sign any necessary paperwork, and distributing additional food resources as needed

Develop and share resources, communications and educational materials in multiple languages for patients on food security programs, local food resources, and program specific information. Coordinate with CHA for translation and printing of materials

Attend weekly team meetings with CHA staff and the Associate Director of Research and Evaluation to review progress and plan for ongoing development of the program

Utilize the tools outlined by CHA to provide documentation and reporting on project metrics in a timely manner

Coordinate donation of any remaining produce bags to Bread of Life or other Everett residents experiencing food insecurity

Manage an easily accessible and organized inventory of outreach materials and event supplies at the office

Ensure inventory lists are up-to-date, including purchasing new office and events supplies as necessary

Work closely with ECG staff to ensure office organization and cleanliness, including ensuring all left over food from events are properly labeled in the refrigerator, wiping surfaces, vacuuming the rug, and taking out trash and recycling

Participate in food production (planting, harvesting, weeding, and watering) and distribution as time allows

Other duties and responsibilities, as they arise, as ECG's needs and resources align with your desire, skills and availability

Qualification

Event PlanningCommunity OutreachMultilingual ProficiencyGoogle WorkspaceSocial Media ManagementProblem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail