NEOGOV · 1 week ago
SENIOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST (USDA GRANT) (AT-WILL)
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$25.43/hr - $28.03/hr
2+ years expThe City of Torrance is seeking Senior Program Specialists to staff their Farmers' Market/Community Gardens program. This role involves assisting in the management of the Farmers' Market, overseeing projects for seniors, and engaging with the community to enhance service delivery.
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Responsibilities
Assist Farmers’ Market Manager in creating and organizing Service for Seniors project that involves gathering produce boxes at the Torrance Certified Farmers’ Market and delivering to City hubs, such as Senior Centers and Library
Provide day-to-day oversight and hands-on involvement of the Service for Seniors project over three year period, monitoring tracking and reporting data to review project progress and assessment to ensure long-term success. Track project participation numbers and transactions on excel spreadsheet
Plan packaging, delivery and pick up of produce boxes, and content rotation to record sales, cost savings, and organize information into yearly and monthly reports
Work closely with Torrance Certified Farmers’ Market growers in purchasing produce, content rotation and organize information for reporting
Plan cooking demonstrations at Senior Centers, coordinate with Chef, plan distribution of seasonal recipes
Advertise Service for Seniors project on social media, create and disseminate flyers
Work and engage with City of Torrance Senior community in dissemination of Service for Senior project
Qualification
Required
Graduation from High School or equivalent and two years of increasingly responsible part-time experience at the level of a Program Specialist
A valid California Class C Driver's License
Negative tuberculin test
Preferred
A BA/BS in Recreation, Cultural Studies, or a related field is desirable
Two years of recent, paid work experience assisting with coordinating a certified Farmers' Market or large scale public event(s) which included frequent contact with the general public
Knowledge of Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs)
Knowledge of shopping at Farmers' Markets
Knowledge in event layout and set up procedures
Basic equipment and vehicle maintenance
Safe work practices and procedures
Effective customer services techniques
Ability to drive, maneuver, and park a truck with hitched trailer
Ability to effectively work with others
Skills in instructing, training, and evaluating staff
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to comply with and enforce Departmental, Divisional, and Program policies and procedures
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Variety of voluntary benefits
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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