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posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Senior Digital Engagement Manager
Fair Food Network: is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates partnerships that increase our collective impact, investments in food organizations and businesses that serve their communities, and... policy advocacy that brings proven solutions to scale.
Senior Digital Engagement Manager
Fair Food Network: is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates partnerships that increase our collective impact, investments in food organizations and businesses that serve their communities, and... policy advocacy that brings proven solutions to scale. We’re building a world in which everyone has access to healthy choices, economic opportunity, and a resilient environment.
About the Role
Fair Food Network is looking for an experienced Senior Digital Engagement Manager to join our growing communications team. Do you bring an audience-first mindset? Are you a natural at creating “sharable” content that drives traffic and brand awareness? Are you an expert in social media platforms and a data-driven analytics pro? Well then, read on.
The Senior Digital Engagement Manager will lead the development and execution of digital marketing strategies aligned with programmatic and development goals. This person will manage and advance our websites, social media accounts, and email marketing platforms, as well as campaigns with social media components for our three brands: Fair Food Network, Double Up Food Bucks which connects with Michigan residents experiencing poverty, and Michigan Good Food Fund which serves farm and food entrepreneurs.
In this role, the Senior Digital Engagement Manager will bring to the organization strategic and technical expertise that, when combined with content expertise, will ensure the organization is consistently delivering marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engage stakeholders, influence action, and supports revenue goals. This new role will be part of the Communications Team, working closely with the program and fundraising teams. The Senior Digital Engagement Manager will report to the Communications Director, Andi Nank.
Core Competencies for this Role:
• Strong copywriting and editing skills
• Knowledge of marketing tactics, channels, and tools appropriate to a nonprofit
• Strong project management skills
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders
• Technical skills in managing websites, domains, and content management systems
• Proficiency in analyzing digital metrics
Key Responsibilities:
• Social Media: Monitor, post, and engage with our audiences through Fair Food Network, Double Up Food Bucks, and Michigan Good Food Fund’s social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
• Content Development: Lead creation of “sharable” social content for digital channels across three brands, and at times collaborating with in-house content creators.
• Website Management: Manage updates to Fair Food Network’s family of websites, including fairfoodnetwork.org, doubleupfoodbucks.org, doubleupamerica.org, and migoodfoodfund.org. Work with contractors to maintain, improve, and troubleshoot issues on the websites. Oversee SEM/SEO, working with contractors as needed. Improve functionality and look for ways to improve accessibility best practices across online properties.
• Email Marketing: Oversee email marketing for the organization, including monthly newsletters and news announcements. Manage lists and subscriber data.
• Analytics: Measure results of activities using Google Analytics 4, providing actionable insights to inform improvements to future campaigns.
• Consulting: Serve as an in-house digital communications expert for program teams and their partners, guiding their digital engagement strategy and providing technical assistance as needed.
• Project Management: Manage digital engagement projects from the planning phase to completion. Maintain a digital editorial schedule as part of the larger Communications department content calendar.
What You’ll Need:
• Passion for using social media to engage the public.
• Audience-first mindset, understanding the nuances, advantages, and shortcoming of various platforms and how to utilize each to formulate a holistic digital campaign strategy.
• Fluency in social media management and analytics (experience with Sprout Social a plus).
• Eye for compelling content and digital skills to amplify it.
• Gets excited about opportunities to leverage Google Analytics/GA4 analysis to inform future work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and interest in learning from others.
• Is proactive, organized, and has excellent time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated to learn new tools and strategies and strengthens skills through professional development.
Even Better:
• Knowledge of nonprofit marketing and/or public relations.
• Experience with online giving platforms (Classy a plus).
• Experience with Salesforce.
• Photography skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience designing websites, UX experience and knowledge of various web platforms or languages such as WordPress, CSS, HTML (PHP, and JavaScript a plus).
• Familiarity and/or experience in multimedia content creation (motion graphics, videos, etc.).
• Deeply inspired Fair Food Network’s mission.
Experience:
• Candidates must have a background in communications, media, marketing, or related fields, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• At least 4 years of experience in a consistent communications role, with demonstrated experience in managing digital platforms.
The Rewards:
• Work with passionate, dedicated people
• Apply your skills for social change
• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package including full health benefits, a 401K match, family leave, an open PTO policy, and professional development opportunities
This hybrid position will be based in Southeast Michigan and is remote with travel to our Detroit office at least one day per week. They will report to Fair Food Network’s Communications Director, Andi Nank, and be joined by two other communications staff focusing on program marketing and design. The salary range for the position is $56,500 - $58,500 and is commensurate with experience.
Effective December 2021, all Fair Food Network employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19.
How to Apply
Please apply through Paycor. Applications will not be accepted through Linkedin or Indeed. Final candidates will be required to complete a brief writing test.
Fair Food Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse community that we serve is a priority, and we encourage applicants of all ages, cultures, races, colors, religions, national or regional origins, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other status protected by law Show more details...
Fair Food Network: is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates partnerships that increase our collective impact, investments in food organizations and businesses that serve their communities, and... policy advocacy that brings proven solutions to scale. We’re building a world in which everyone has access to healthy choices, economic opportunity, and a resilient environment.
About the Role
Fair Food Network is looking for an experienced Senior Digital Engagement Manager to join our growing communications team. Do you bring an audience-first mindset? Are you a natural at creating “sharable” content that drives traffic and brand awareness? Are you an expert in social media platforms and a data-driven analytics pro? Well then, read on.
The Senior Digital Engagement Manager will lead the development and execution of digital marketing strategies aligned with programmatic and development goals. This person will manage and advance our websites, social media accounts, and email marketing platforms, as well as campaigns with social media components for our three brands: Fair Food Network, Double Up Food Bucks which connects with Michigan residents experiencing poverty, and Michigan Good Food Fund which serves farm and food entrepreneurs.
In this role, the Senior Digital Engagement Manager will bring to the organization strategic and technical expertise that, when combined with content expertise, will ensure the organization is consistently delivering marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engage stakeholders, influence action, and supports revenue goals. This new role will be part of the Communications Team, working closely with the program and fundraising teams. The Senior Digital Engagement Manager will report to the Communications Director, Andi Nank.
Core Competencies for this Role:
• Strong copywriting and editing skills
• Knowledge of marketing tactics, channels, and tools appropriate to a nonprofit
• Strong project management skills
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders
• Technical skills in managing websites, domains, and content management systems
• Proficiency in analyzing digital metrics
Key Responsibilities:
• Social Media: Monitor, post, and engage with our audiences through Fair Food Network, Double Up Food Bucks, and Michigan Good Food Fund’s social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
• Content Development: Lead creation of “sharable” social content for digital channels across three brands, and at times collaborating with in-house content creators.
• Website Management: Manage updates to Fair Food Network’s family of websites, including fairfoodnetwork.org, doubleupfoodbucks.org, doubleupamerica.org, and migoodfoodfund.org. Work with contractors to maintain, improve, and troubleshoot issues on the websites. Oversee SEM/SEO, working with contractors as needed. Improve functionality and look for ways to improve accessibility best practices across online properties.
• Email Marketing: Oversee email marketing for the organization, including monthly newsletters and news announcements. Manage lists and subscriber data.
• Analytics: Measure results of activities using Google Analytics 4, providing actionable insights to inform improvements to future campaigns.
• Consulting: Serve as an in-house digital communications expert for program teams and their partners, guiding their digital engagement strategy and providing technical assistance as needed.
• Project Management: Manage digital engagement projects from the planning phase to completion. Maintain a digital editorial schedule as part of the larger Communications department content calendar.
What You’ll Need:
• Passion for using social media to engage the public.
• Audience-first mindset, understanding the nuances, advantages, and shortcoming of various platforms and how to utilize each to formulate a holistic digital campaign strategy.
• Fluency in social media management and analytics (experience with Sprout Social a plus).
• Eye for compelling content and digital skills to amplify it.
• Gets excited about opportunities to leverage Google Analytics/GA4 analysis to inform future work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and interest in learning from others.
• Is proactive, organized, and has excellent time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated to learn new tools and strategies and strengthens skills through professional development.
Even Better:
• Knowledge of nonprofit marketing and/or public relations.
• Experience with online giving platforms (Classy a plus).
• Experience with Salesforce.
• Photography skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience designing websites, UX experience and knowledge of various web platforms or languages such as WordPress, CSS, HTML (PHP, and JavaScript a plus).
• Familiarity and/or experience in multimedia content creation (motion graphics, videos, etc.).
• Deeply inspired Fair Food Network’s mission.
Experience:
• Candidates must have a background in communications, media, marketing, or related fields, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• At least 4 years of experience in a consistent communications role, with demonstrated experience in managing digital platforms.
The Rewards:
• Work with passionate, dedicated people
• Apply your skills for social change
• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package including full health benefits, a 401K match, family leave, an open PTO policy, and professional development opportunities
This hybrid position will be based in Southeast Michigan and is remote with travel to our Detroit office at least one day per week. They will report to Fair Food Network’s Communications Director, Andi Nank, and be joined by two other communications staff focusing on program marketing and design. The salary range for the position is $56,500 - $58,500 and is commensurate with experience.
Effective December 2021, all Fair Food Network employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19.
How to Apply
Please apply through Paycor. Applications will not be accepted through Linkedin or Indeed. Final candidates will be required to complete a brief writing test.
Fair Food Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse community that we serve is a priority, and we encourage applicants of all ages, cultures, races, colors, religions, national or regional origins, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other status protected by law Show more details...
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posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 19–21 an hour
GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY!
· $19 to $21 per hour for 40 hours per week...
· Full Benefits within 60 days of start (medical, dental, vision) currently 100% paid by employer
· 5% contributed to a Retirement Account available after 6 months of service
· Work- life balance and great team atmosphere
· Direct opportunity to impact food security in Pierce County to ensure no person goes hungry
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
· Strong customer service skills with
GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY!
· $19 to $21 per hour for 40 hours per week...
· Full Benefits within 60 days of start (medical, dental, vision) currently 100% paid by employer
· 5% contributed to a Retirement Account available after 6 months of service
· Work- life balance and great team atmosphere
· Direct opportunity to impact food security in Pierce County to ensure no person goes hungry
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
· Strong customer service skills with a deep appreciation for volunteers and an understanding of the importance and value of stewardship and gratitude
· Warehouse experience; has the ability to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively as needed
· Forklift experience
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Emergency Food Network (EFN) is seeking an experienced, full-time, Repack/Warehouse Associate who will have primary responsibility for the repack project here at EFN. Repack is a core part of the way EFN maximizes purchased product and redistributes it. The position oversees repacking bulk product into family sized bags with the help of volunteers and then returning it in its new configuration to our inventory. The Repack/Warehouse Associate will deliver this product via an electric pallet jack or forklift to appropriate warehousing location for staging in a safe and efficient manner. Products range greatly and include 50-pound sacks of rice, oats, and beans, 1,300 pound totes of pasta, assorted bins of major supermarket products, fresh produce from local farms, frozen vegetables, various food drives, and family sized boxes of food for our various programs. The Repack/Warehouse Associate receives guidance from the Warehouse Manager but is expected to collaborate with all departments of EFN, especially volunteers. When not working on repack projects, the associate will act as warehouse associate with job duties assigned by Warehouse Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for greeting and training repack volunteers
• Responsible for maintaining a clean packing environment
• Coordinates the inventory levels of items repacked for everyday sales
· Provide input to improve packing techniques and packaging material selection
· Operates Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and manual pallet jacks in a safe manner
· Maintain professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with the public including donors and volunteers
· Build orders for food pantries, including physically moving product weighing up to 50 lbs. multiple times per day
· Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety and health code regulations
· Load/unload trucks; receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using a computer or handheld device for electronic inventory tracking
· Responsible for inventory including repack products twice a month
· Cleaning and upkeep of the warehouses, administrative offices, restrooms, kitchen, and exterior of the facility daily- may include landscaping
• Performs hand stacking and repacking of product to meet customer standards in a safe and efficient manner
• Safely operate forklift and perform all tasks necessary to ensure high quality of product handling within the facility. Immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions
• Perform all other duties as needed or as requested by management
QUALIFICATIONS:
· PIT experience required
• Mathematical aptitude sufficient to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
· High School or equivalent preferred
· Able to use Microsoft office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
· High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail
· Able to communicate effectively with volunteers, staff, and the general public
· Capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds and able to endure up to 8 hours of physical work per day
· Know how to prioritize assigned duities with safety as the 1st priority
• Ability to work rapidly at a constant pace for the entire shift, this is a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet or exceed established repacked cases per day goals
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
· Collaborative and excited to work well with the team, and across departments
WORK SCHEDULE:
· Full-time Tuesday to Saturday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
· Overtime paid for any hours worked over 40 each week
COMPENSATION STARTING:
· Hourly pay at $19 to $21 per hour depending on experience
· Benefits start accruing 60 days after employment and include:
o 2 weeks of vacation accrued during first year, increases to 3 weeks’ vacation in second year and each year after (up to a maximum of 4 weeks per year)
o 8 hours of sick leave accrued each month
o We provide medical (low deductible) vision, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
o EFN currently covers 100% of the cost of the employee’s insurance premiums
· EFN has a 403(b) plan and contributes 5% after the employee has been employed six months
HOW TO APPLY:
EFN invites applications from qualified individuals interested in working for a high-performance, mission-driven organization. Please submit your resume or application to jobs@efoodnet.org. Use the subject line Repack/Warehouse Associate. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. All applicants will be subject to a background check. Background check findings do not automatically disqualify you from employment.
EFN is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about Emergency Food Network, please visit our website www.efoodnet.org Show more details...
· $19 to $21 per hour for 40 hours per week...
· Full Benefits within 60 days of start (medical, dental, vision) currently 100% paid by employer
· 5% contributed to a Retirement Account available after 6 months of service
· Work- life balance and great team atmosphere
· Direct opportunity to impact food security in Pierce County to ensure no person goes hungry
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
· Strong customer service skills with a deep appreciation for volunteers and an understanding of the importance and value of stewardship and gratitude
· Warehouse experience; has the ability to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively as needed
· Forklift experience
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Emergency Food Network (EFN) is seeking an experienced, full-time, Repack/Warehouse Associate who will have primary responsibility for the repack project here at EFN. Repack is a core part of the way EFN maximizes purchased product and redistributes it. The position oversees repacking bulk product into family sized bags with the help of volunteers and then returning it in its new configuration to our inventory. The Repack/Warehouse Associate will deliver this product via an electric pallet jack or forklift to appropriate warehousing location for staging in a safe and efficient manner. Products range greatly and include 50-pound sacks of rice, oats, and beans, 1,300 pound totes of pasta, assorted bins of major supermarket products, fresh produce from local farms, frozen vegetables, various food drives, and family sized boxes of food for our various programs. The Repack/Warehouse Associate receives guidance from the Warehouse Manager but is expected to collaborate with all departments of EFN, especially volunteers. When not working on repack projects, the associate will act as warehouse associate with job duties assigned by Warehouse Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for greeting and training repack volunteers
• Responsible for maintaining a clean packing environment
• Coordinates the inventory levels of items repacked for everyday sales
· Provide input to improve packing techniques and packaging material selection
· Operates Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and manual pallet jacks in a safe manner
· Maintain professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with the public including donors and volunteers
· Build orders for food pantries, including physically moving product weighing up to 50 lbs. multiple times per day
· Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety and health code regulations
· Load/unload trucks; receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using a computer or handheld device for electronic inventory tracking
· Responsible for inventory including repack products twice a month
· Cleaning and upkeep of the warehouses, administrative offices, restrooms, kitchen, and exterior of the facility daily- may include landscaping
• Performs hand stacking and repacking of product to meet customer standards in a safe and efficient manner
• Safely operate forklift and perform all tasks necessary to ensure high quality of product handling within the facility. Immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions
• Perform all other duties as needed or as requested by management
QUALIFICATIONS:
· PIT experience required
• Mathematical aptitude sufficient to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
· High School or equivalent preferred
· Able to use Microsoft office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
· High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail
· Able to communicate effectively with volunteers, staff, and the general public
· Capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds and able to endure up to 8 hours of physical work per day
· Know how to prioritize assigned duities with safety as the 1st priority
• Ability to work rapidly at a constant pace for the entire shift, this is a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet or exceed established repacked cases per day goals
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
· Collaborative and excited to work well with the team, and across departments
WORK SCHEDULE:
· Full-time Tuesday to Saturday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
· Overtime paid for any hours worked over 40 each week
COMPENSATION STARTING:
· Hourly pay at $19 to $21 per hour depending on experience
· Benefits start accruing 60 days after employment and include:
o 2 weeks of vacation accrued during first year, increases to 3 weeks’ vacation in second year and each year after (up to a maximum of 4 weeks per year)
o 8 hours of sick leave accrued each month
o We provide medical (low deductible) vision, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
o EFN currently covers 100% of the cost of the employee’s insurance premiums
· EFN has a 403(b) plan and contributes 5% after the employee has been employed six months
HOW TO APPLY:
EFN invites applications from qualified individuals interested in working for a high-performance, mission-driven organization. Please submit your resume or application to jobs@efoodnet.org. Use the subject line Repack/Warehouse Associate. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. All applicants will be subject to a background check. Background check findings do not automatically disqualify you from employment.
EFN is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about Emergency Food Network, please visit our website www.efoodnet.org Show more details...
via LinkedIn
posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Part-timesalary: 29–32 an hour
Fair Food Network is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates partnerships that increase our collective impact, investments in food organizations and businesses that serve their communities, and policy advocacy that brings proven... solutions to scale. We’re building a world in which
Fair Food Network is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates partnerships that increase our collective impact, investments in food organizations and businesses that serve their communities, and policy advocacy that brings proven... solutions to scale. We’re building a world in which everyone has access to healthy choices, economic opportunity, and a resilient environment.
About The Role
The Business Operations Manager position is focused on growing our internal systems and processes in support of organizational effectiveness and impact. In addition to traditional business operations responsibilities (e.g. compliance, contracting, benefits management), this role will help hold the overall technology vision for the organization and serve as a project manager for a wide variety of technology improvements and implementations.
The ideal candidate will have an ability to understand the big picture and organizational context for operations work, while also being detail-oriented in execution of their day-to-day work. This position is a part-time position at 25 hours per week. Fair Food Network is working under a hybrid work model and is headquartered in Southeast Michigan with an office opening in Detroit in April. The Business Operations Manager will be expected to work at least one day per week in the office.
The Business Operations Manager will be part of Fair Food Network’s People & Culture team and report to the Vice President of People & Culture, Kellie Boyd.
Effective December 2021, all Fair Food Network employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Key Responsibilities
• Business Operations
• Manage business operations accounts including annual state registrations, charitable solicitation licenses, website domains and registrations.
• Manage business insurance policies and agent relationships, including annual updates and periodic changes.
• Manage contract writing and execution process across the organization to ensure compliance with applicable laws and funder requirements; engaging with legal counsel, as needed.
• Human Resources Administration
• Support human resource function by managing benefits design, execution, renewals, enrollments for new employees, and open enrollment.
• Manage onboarding processes and employee information management through Paycor.
• Maintain and deploy working knowledge of relevant human resource policies, procedures, and benefit plans.
• Information Technology (IT):
• Manage internal enterprise-level software systems (e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools) with an eye toward streamlining/ease of use for all employees.
• Support department-level software needs and implementation including identifying appropriate vendors, gathering systems requirements, and ensuring integration with existing systems, as needed.
• Serve as the project manager for a variety of IT system improvements and implementations as organization grows and new systems are needed.
What You’ll Need
• Demonstrated experience managing business compliance, contracting, and information technology projects
• Human Resource Management System experience, Paycor a plus
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Strong attention to detail
• An ability to maintain confidentiality around sensitive personnel data
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Teams
• Ability to connect and collaborate with colleagues in an inviting and authentic way
• Exceptional communication and writing skills and can easily adapt to the audience with politeness, diplomacy, and responsiveness with a friendly, customer service-oriented approach
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, comfort with virtual meeting and collaboration tools (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Inspired and committed to FFN’s values and mission with a demonstrated awareness and understanding of the inequities that touch the communities we serve
• A commitment to continued learning about racial, social and environmental inequities
• A collaborative style and ability to serve with a team orientation
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in the Detroit office once per week, minimum
Please apply via Paycor only. Applications from Linkedin or Indeed will not be received.
Fair Food Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse community that we serve is a priority, and we encourage applicants of all ages, cultures, races, colors, religions, national or regional origins, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other status protected by law Show more details...
About The Role
The Business Operations Manager position is focused on growing our internal systems and processes in support of organizational effectiveness and impact. In addition to traditional business operations responsibilities (e.g. compliance, contracting, benefits management), this role will help hold the overall technology vision for the organization and serve as a project manager for a wide variety of technology improvements and implementations.
The ideal candidate will have an ability to understand the big picture and organizational context for operations work, while also being detail-oriented in execution of their day-to-day work. This position is a part-time position at 25 hours per week. Fair Food Network is working under a hybrid work model and is headquartered in Southeast Michigan with an office opening in Detroit in April. The Business Operations Manager will be expected to work at least one day per week in the office.
The Business Operations Manager will be part of Fair Food Network’s People & Culture team and report to the Vice President of People & Culture, Kellie Boyd.
Effective December 2021, all Fair Food Network employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Key Responsibilities
• Business Operations
• Manage business operations accounts including annual state registrations, charitable solicitation licenses, website domains and registrations.
• Manage business insurance policies and agent relationships, including annual updates and periodic changes.
• Manage contract writing and execution process across the organization to ensure compliance with applicable laws and funder requirements; engaging with legal counsel, as needed.
• Human Resources Administration
• Support human resource function by managing benefits design, execution, renewals, enrollments for new employees, and open enrollment.
• Manage onboarding processes and employee information management through Paycor.
• Maintain and deploy working knowledge of relevant human resource policies, procedures, and benefit plans.
• Information Technology (IT):
• Manage internal enterprise-level software systems (e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools) with an eye toward streamlining/ease of use for all employees.
• Support department-level software needs and implementation including identifying appropriate vendors, gathering systems requirements, and ensuring integration with existing systems, as needed.
• Serve as the project manager for a variety of IT system improvements and implementations as organization grows and new systems are needed.
What You’ll Need
• Demonstrated experience managing business compliance, contracting, and information technology projects
• Human Resource Management System experience, Paycor a plus
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Strong attention to detail
• An ability to maintain confidentiality around sensitive personnel data
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Teams
• Ability to connect and collaborate with colleagues in an inviting and authentic way
• Exceptional communication and writing skills and can easily adapt to the audience with politeness, diplomacy, and responsiveness with a friendly, customer service-oriented approach
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, comfort with virtual meeting and collaboration tools (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Inspired and committed to FFN’s values and mission with a demonstrated awareness and understanding of the inequities that touch the communities we serve
• A commitment to continued learning about racial, social and environmental inequities
• A collaborative style and ability to serve with a team orientation
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in the Detroit office once per week, minimum
Please apply via Paycor only. Applications from Linkedin or Indeed will not be received.
Fair Food Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse community that we serve is a priority, and we encourage applicants of all ages, cultures, races, colors, religions, national or regional origins, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other status protected by law Show more details...
via LinkedIn
posted_at: 26 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Fair Food Network: is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates partnerships that increase our collective impact, investments in food organizations and businesses that serve their communities, and policy advocacy that brings proven... solutions to scale. We’re building a world in which
Fair Food Network: is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates partnerships that increase our collective impact, investments in food organizations and businesses that serve their communities, and policy advocacy that brings proven... solutions to scale. We’re building a world in which everyone has access to healthy choices, economic opportunity, and a resilient environment.
Michigan Good Food Fund: is a statewide food financing collaborative whose partners invest in good food enterprises working to spark equitable economic opportunity, promote healthy food access, and shore up the resilience of our local food economy. Since 2015, this initiative has provided more than $17 million in loans and grants supporting 300+ Michigan-based food businesses that grow, process, distribute, and sell food. Support includes financing and business assistance to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and thrive.
About The Role
How Fair Food Network and Michigan Good Food Fund work together: Fair Food Network serves as the administrative backbone of the Michigan Good Food Fund, bringing together the expertise, knowledge, and financial capital of stakeholders and partners from across the state. The mission and goals of the Good Food Fund are set by a Stakeholder Board of community members, entrepreneurs, and implementing partners. The role of the Entrepreneur Experience Manager is to ensure that each mission aligned entrepreneur that enters the Michigan Good Food Fund ecosystem receives the necessary support on their entrepreneurship journey from initial contact to obtaining financing by connecting entrepreneurs with resources and lending partners.
Fair Food Network is headquartered in Southeast Michigan and prefers this position to be co-located within commuting distance. The Entrepreneur Experience Manager will be part of Fair Food Network’s impact investing team and report to Aaron Jackson, the Director of the Michigan Good Food Fund.
Effective December 2021, all Fair Food Network employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate the entrepreneur experience through their lifecycle with Michigan Good Food Fund, including, but not limited to, intake and discovery with entrepreneurs, and coordinating business support by connecting entrepreneurs with advisors, technical assistance providers, and/or lender(s).
• Responsible for handling new Michigan Good Food Fund inquiries; establishing initial contact and making referrals to the appropriate resources.
• Assessment of mission and impact fit and identifying technical assistance needs via an assessment of strengths and needs.
• Provide technical assistance on a case-by-case basis.
• Participate in weekly MGFF partner pipeline calls.
• Maintain awareness of food and small business events throughout the state and help ensure an MGFF presence at events.
• Work with and support the FFN communications team to promote events, entrepreneurs and MGFF news.
• Work with and support the Director of MGFF and the FFN evaluation team to ensure that the necessary data is being collected from the MGFF partners.
• In collaboration with partners, organize and participate in outreach and pipeline development events.
• Effectively collaborate with various stakeholders, including lending and TA partners, and other external constituents.
What You’ll Need
• An understanding of the barriers and opportunities involved in business ownership and the nuances of equitable food access, capital access, and can work within FFN’s mission.
• Be integrated in or have knowledge and sensitivity to effectively working in and supporting underserved communities including historical context, discernment of relationships and power dynamics, and an awareness of social, racial, and ethnic equity.
• Demonstrated skills and resourcefulness in building relationships, particularly with a wide range of people from diverse cultural, social, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Entrepreneurship or small business experience. This could include starting your own company, experience working for another small business owner or previous small business coaching experience.
• Customer service experience
• Team Player and Orchestrator: Work collaboratively with internal and external implementing partners, including colleagues in other Fair Food Network departments and lending and technical assistance partners.
• Experience working with diverse communities, clients, and stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal and listening skills to build relationships with colleagues, clients, prospects, strategic partners, and the public.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills and can easily adapt to the audience with politeness, diplomacy, and responsiveness with a friendly, customer service-oriented approach.
The salary range for this position is $64,500 - $69,375.
Applications will only be accepted through Paycor. Please do not apply via Linkedin or Indeed.
Fair Food Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse community that we serve is a priority, and we encourage applicants of all ages, cultures, races, colors, religions, national or regional origins, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other status protected by law Show more details...
Michigan Good Food Fund: is a statewide food financing collaborative whose partners invest in good food enterprises working to spark equitable economic opportunity, promote healthy food access, and shore up the resilience of our local food economy. Since 2015, this initiative has provided more than $17 million in loans and grants supporting 300+ Michigan-based food businesses that grow, process, distribute, and sell food. Support includes financing and business assistance to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and thrive.
About The Role
How Fair Food Network and Michigan Good Food Fund work together: Fair Food Network serves as the administrative backbone of the Michigan Good Food Fund, bringing together the expertise, knowledge, and financial capital of stakeholders and partners from across the state. The mission and goals of the Good Food Fund are set by a Stakeholder Board of community members, entrepreneurs, and implementing partners. The role of the Entrepreneur Experience Manager is to ensure that each mission aligned entrepreneur that enters the Michigan Good Food Fund ecosystem receives the necessary support on their entrepreneurship journey from initial contact to obtaining financing by connecting entrepreneurs with resources and lending partners.
Fair Food Network is headquartered in Southeast Michigan and prefers this position to be co-located within commuting distance. The Entrepreneur Experience Manager will be part of Fair Food Network’s impact investing team and report to Aaron Jackson, the Director of the Michigan Good Food Fund.
Effective December 2021, all Fair Food Network employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate the entrepreneur experience through their lifecycle with Michigan Good Food Fund, including, but not limited to, intake and discovery with entrepreneurs, and coordinating business support by connecting entrepreneurs with advisors, technical assistance providers, and/or lender(s).
• Responsible for handling new Michigan Good Food Fund inquiries; establishing initial contact and making referrals to the appropriate resources.
• Assessment of mission and impact fit and identifying technical assistance needs via an assessment of strengths and needs.
• Provide technical assistance on a case-by-case basis.
• Participate in weekly MGFF partner pipeline calls.
• Maintain awareness of food and small business events throughout the state and help ensure an MGFF presence at events.
• Work with and support the FFN communications team to promote events, entrepreneurs and MGFF news.
• Work with and support the Director of MGFF and the FFN evaluation team to ensure that the necessary data is being collected from the MGFF partners.
• In collaboration with partners, organize and participate in outreach and pipeline development events.
• Effectively collaborate with various stakeholders, including lending and TA partners, and other external constituents.
What You’ll Need
• An understanding of the barriers and opportunities involved in business ownership and the nuances of equitable food access, capital access, and can work within FFN’s mission.
• Be integrated in or have knowledge and sensitivity to effectively working in and supporting underserved communities including historical context, discernment of relationships and power dynamics, and an awareness of social, racial, and ethnic equity.
• Demonstrated skills and resourcefulness in building relationships, particularly with a wide range of people from diverse cultural, social, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Entrepreneurship or small business experience. This could include starting your own company, experience working for another small business owner or previous small business coaching experience.
• Customer service experience
• Team Player and Orchestrator: Work collaboratively with internal and external implementing partners, including colleagues in other Fair Food Network departments and lending and technical assistance partners.
• Experience working with diverse communities, clients, and stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal and listening skills to build relationships with colleagues, clients, prospects, strategic partners, and the public.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills and can easily adapt to the audience with politeness, diplomacy, and responsiveness with a friendly, customer service-oriented approach.
The salary range for this position is $64,500 - $69,375.
Applications will only be accepted through Paycor. Please do not apply via Linkedin or Indeed.
Fair Food Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse community that we serve is a priority, and we encourage applicants of all ages, cultures, races, colors, religions, national or regional origins, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other status protected by law Show more details...
via The Muse
posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Why Hearst?
Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 25 powerful brands in the U.S. - including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics - inspires, entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 139 million readers and site visitors each month. With... sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology and industry-leading
Why Hearst?
Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 25 powerful brands in the U.S. - including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics - inspires, entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 139 million readers and site visitors each month. With... sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms.
We are a global media company that publishes nearly 260 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world and, together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.
Your Impact
Food Network Magazine is looking for a creative, multitasking Food Editor who's passionate about food and cooking and obsessed with getting the details right. In the role, you'll help dream up fun food features; report on food trends; help edit bookazines and cookbooks; and work with our test kitchen, art department, and freelance food and prop stylists to coordinate photo shoots.
This role is located in New York City. We will not be able to consider remote candidates.
Please note: For consideration, resumes must be submitted in PDF format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio of work.
What You'll Do
• Generate, produce and edit food features
• Report on food trends
• Oversee food on photo shoots
• Build and maintain relationships with cookbook publishers and industry professionals
• Write headlines, deks and intro copy
Who You Are
• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism or related field
• Culinary background and/or degree preferred
• Five years consumer editorial experience in food / lifestyle genre
The base salary for this role is between $64,000 and $75,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future Show more details...
Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 25 powerful brands in the U.S. - including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics - inspires, entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 139 million readers and site visitors each month. With... sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms.
We are a global media company that publishes nearly 260 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world and, together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.
Your Impact
Food Network Magazine is looking for a creative, multitasking Food Editor who's passionate about food and cooking and obsessed with getting the details right. In the role, you'll help dream up fun food features; report on food trends; help edit bookazines and cookbooks; and work with our test kitchen, art department, and freelance food and prop stylists to coordinate photo shoots.
This role is located in New York City. We will not be able to consider remote candidates.
Please note: For consideration, resumes must be submitted in PDF format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio of work.
What You'll Do
• Generate, produce and edit food features
• Report on food trends
• Oversee food on photo shoots
• Build and maintain relationships with cookbook publishers and industry professionals
• Write headlines, deks and intro copy
Who You Are
• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism or related field
• Culinary background and/or degree preferred
• Five years consumer editorial experience in food / lifestyle genre
The base salary for this role is between $64,000 and $75,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future Show more details...
via Tarta.ai
schedule_type: Full-time
We are looking for Crew Members to join our Dunkin' team! Crew Members are responsible for delivering great and friendly guest experiences. They prepare products according to operational and quality standards and serve them with enthusiasm in a clean, fast paced environment. They work as part of a team to meet our Guests’ needs and give them a reason to come back.
Responsibilities...
Team Environment:
• Work well and interacts with others respectfully
•
We are looking for Crew Members to join our Dunkin' team! Crew Members are responsible for delivering great and friendly guest experiences. They prepare products according to operational and quality standards and serve them with enthusiasm in a clean, fast paced environment. They work as part of a team to meet our Guests’ needs and give them a reason to come back.
Responsibilities...
Team Environment:
• Work well and interacts with others respectfully
• Respond positively to coaching and feedback
• Communicate with team members
• Able to learn and execute multiple tasks
Operational Excellence:
• Provide great guest service
• Resolve guest issues
• Follow Brand standards, recipes, and systems
• Follow safety, food safety and sanitation guidelines; comply with all applicable laws
• Maintain clean and neat work environment
Profitability:
• Execute restaurant standards and marketing initiatives
• Handle POS transactions and payments with accuracy
• Prepare and deliver all products according to Brand standards
Skills and Qualifications
• Fluent in English
• Basic computer skills
• Capable of counting money and making change
• Able to operate restaurant equipment (minimum age requirements may apply)
Company Introduction
Founded in 1950, Dunkin' is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced regular/decaf/flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin' has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 14 years running. The company has more than 13,100 restaurants in 41 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' is part of the Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. family of companies Show more details...
Responsibilities...
Team Environment:
• Work well and interacts with others respectfully
• Respond positively to coaching and feedback
• Communicate with team members
• Able to learn and execute multiple tasks
Operational Excellence:
• Provide great guest service
• Resolve guest issues
• Follow Brand standards, recipes, and systems
• Follow safety, food safety and sanitation guidelines; comply with all applicable laws
• Maintain clean and neat work environment
Profitability:
• Execute restaurant standards and marketing initiatives
• Handle POS transactions and payments with accuracy
• Prepare and deliver all products according to Brand standards
Skills and Qualifications
• Fluent in English
• Basic computer skills
• Capable of counting money and making change
• Able to operate restaurant equipment (minimum age requirements may apply)
Company Introduction
Founded in 1950, Dunkin' is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced regular/decaf/flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin' has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 14 years running. The company has more than 13,100 restaurants in 41 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' is part of the Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. family of companies Show more details...
via Careers At Warner Bros. Discovery
posted_at: 12 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of...
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of...
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 10
The Job
The Food Network Convergent team works at the unique, exciting intersection of digital and on-air programming. We focus on promoting awareness of and driving tune in to all linear programming premieres through original digital-first content that serves both super-fans and untapped audiences across Food Network’s digital and social platforms, which includes 32 million Facebook followers and 11 million Instagram followers.
No two days are alike on our team. We work closely with Food Network’s video, PR, and programming teams on a daily basis to make engaging, buzzy, and on-brand flat and video content on tight timelines and strict deadlines. We work hard to promote Food Network’s culinary brand, talent, and programming in new ways that inspire and engage.
The Daily
This food-obsessed intern will report to the Senior Editor, Convergence, and work across Food Network’s convergence team.
• Will have a hands-on role on our team working on both flat and video projects.
• Create photo galleries, blog posts, show pages, articles, and memes to support shows, and will also maintain the organization of incoming and outgoing video footage for the team.
• Be an active participant in all meetings and pitch ideas as they have them.
• At the end of the semester, our intern will have accumulated a collection of bylines on FoodNetwork.com and will have had a hand in publishing original videos across Food Network’s digital platforms.
The Essentials
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Literature, Journalism, Marketing preferred
• Adobe Photoshop experience is required
• Must be quick learning and a critical thinker with superior attention to detail, and be willing and able to manage time/priorities while juggling multiple projects at once.
• Must respect the sensitive nature of our business and abide by internal confidentiality.
The Nice-to-Haves
• The ideal intern has extremely strong writing skills and boasts proficiency in Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Video editing experience in Adobe Premiere is a plus, as is familiarity with various content management systems.
About Our Internship Program
WBD's Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.
Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer:
• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
• Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
• Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
• Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables
• Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
What you can expect to take away from the semester:
• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had
• The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes
• Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career
• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure
And finally, what to know before applying:
• The duration of the program is 10-12 weeks dependent on the student’s availability based on semester schedule
• Program date options:
• Start Date: June 5th or June 12th
• End Date: August 18th or August 25th
• Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid capacity.
• Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.
• Interviewing will take place from February through mid-April. A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The rate listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns, $25 per hour USD for graduate level interns.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits…
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com Show more details...
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of...
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 10
The Job
The Food Network Convergent team works at the unique, exciting intersection of digital and on-air programming. We focus on promoting awareness of and driving tune in to all linear programming premieres through original digital-first content that serves both super-fans and untapped audiences across Food Network’s digital and social platforms, which includes 32 million Facebook followers and 11 million Instagram followers.
No two days are alike on our team. We work closely with Food Network’s video, PR, and programming teams on a daily basis to make engaging, buzzy, and on-brand flat and video content on tight timelines and strict deadlines. We work hard to promote Food Network’s culinary brand, talent, and programming in new ways that inspire and engage.
The Daily
This food-obsessed intern will report to the Senior Editor, Convergence, and work across Food Network’s convergence team.
• Will have a hands-on role on our team working on both flat and video projects.
• Create photo galleries, blog posts, show pages, articles, and memes to support shows, and will also maintain the organization of incoming and outgoing video footage for the team.
• Be an active participant in all meetings and pitch ideas as they have them.
• At the end of the semester, our intern will have accumulated a collection of bylines on FoodNetwork.com and will have had a hand in publishing original videos across Food Network’s digital platforms.
The Essentials
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Literature, Journalism, Marketing preferred
• Adobe Photoshop experience is required
• Must be quick learning and a critical thinker with superior attention to detail, and be willing and able to manage time/priorities while juggling multiple projects at once.
• Must respect the sensitive nature of our business and abide by internal confidentiality.
The Nice-to-Haves
• The ideal intern has extremely strong writing skills and boasts proficiency in Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Video editing experience in Adobe Premiere is a plus, as is familiarity with various content management systems.
About Our Internship Program
WBD's Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.
Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer:
• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
• Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
• Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
• Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables
• Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
What you can expect to take away from the semester:
• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had
• The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes
• Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career
• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure
And finally, what to know before applying:
• The duration of the program is 10-12 weeks dependent on the student’s availability based on semester schedule
• Program date options:
• Start Date: June 5th or June 12th
• End Date: August 18th or August 25th
• Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid capacity.
• Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.
• Interviewing will take place from February through mid-April. A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The rate listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns, $25 per hour USD for graduate level interns.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits…
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com Show more details...
via ZipRecruiter
posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 65K–75K a year
POSITION: General Manager, QSR
HOURS: Full-Time Salaried, 45 to 50...
SALARY RANGE: $65,000 to $75,000
GENERAL MANAGER SUMMARY: The General Manager QSR leads the operation of the restaurants within the convenience store. The Restaurant General Manager has the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of the restaurants, ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation, including product preparation and delivery,
POSITION: General Manager, QSR
HOURS: Full-Time Salaried, 45 to 50...
SALARY RANGE: $65,000 to $75,000
GENERAL MANAGER SUMMARY: The General Manager QSR leads the operation of the restaurants within the convenience store. The Restaurant General Manager has the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of the restaurants, ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation, including product preparation and delivery, customer relations, restaurant maintenance and repair, inventory management, team management, recruiting, hiring, termination and retention of team members, financial accountability, and ensuring that the highest quality products and services are delivered to each customer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Controls day-to-day operations by scheduling, ordering, and developing the food service team members.
• Controls profit & loss, by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory, managing labor, reviewing financial reports, and taking appropriate actions.
• Recruits, interviews, and hires team members, conducts performance appraisals, takes disciplinary action, motivates and trains.
• Has authority to hire and terminate (or participate in those decisions) with approval/partnership from Operations
• Ensures that the Occupational Safety and Health Act, local health and safety codes, as well as the company safety and security policies are being adhered to.
• Ensures that the restaurant is in compliance with the preventative maintenance program with regards to facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance.
• Ensures a safe working and customer experience environment by facilitating safe work behaviors of the team.
• Maintains fast, accurate service, positive guest relations, and ensures products are consistent with company quality standards.
• Ensures food quality and 100% customer satisfaction and that all programs are followed according to quality specifications, PAR levels and menu offerings.
• Ensures complete and timely execution of corporate & local marketing programs.
• Ensures catering orders are accurate to customer orders and delivered on time.
• Ensures drive-thru times are at or below drive thru window time guidelines
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 – 4 years of supervisory experience in a food service or retail environment is required.
• Proven track record of leadership and managerial skills while providing exceptional customer service is required.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: This position requires excellent written, verbal and group communication skills. This position also requires the ability to read, analyze, create and interpret general business memos and documents.
MATH ABILITY: This position requires excellent business math skills.
REASONING ABILITY: This position requires strong problem solving and decision-making skills, and the ability to be flexible and adapt in any situation.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Good computer skills required. Must be proficient with the use of internet and be able to utilize computerized business tools such as email, learning management systems, and memo software. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other appropriate software.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position requires supervisory responsibilities of crew members, shift leaders, and shift managers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position will require long periods of standing on hard surfaces, occasionally in warm temperatures. There is also likely to be extensive lifting of supplies and materials and moderate to loud noise. The use of hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects is required. Finger dexterity may be required for cash register use. There will be constant exposure to hot equipment, sharp objects including knives and deli slicing equipment.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor, policy and company management Show more details...
HOURS: Full-Time Salaried, 45 to 50...
SALARY RANGE: $65,000 to $75,000
GENERAL MANAGER SUMMARY: The General Manager QSR leads the operation of the restaurants within the convenience store. The Restaurant General Manager has the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of the restaurants, ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation, including product preparation and delivery, customer relations, restaurant maintenance and repair, inventory management, team management, recruiting, hiring, termination and retention of team members, financial accountability, and ensuring that the highest quality products and services are delivered to each customer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Controls day-to-day operations by scheduling, ordering, and developing the food service team members.
• Controls profit & loss, by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory, managing labor, reviewing financial reports, and taking appropriate actions.
• Recruits, interviews, and hires team members, conducts performance appraisals, takes disciplinary action, motivates and trains.
• Has authority to hire and terminate (or participate in those decisions) with approval/partnership from Operations
• Ensures that the Occupational Safety and Health Act, local health and safety codes, as well as the company safety and security policies are being adhered to.
• Ensures that the restaurant is in compliance with the preventative maintenance program with regards to facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance.
• Ensures a safe working and customer experience environment by facilitating safe work behaviors of the team.
• Maintains fast, accurate service, positive guest relations, and ensures products are consistent with company quality standards.
• Ensures food quality and 100% customer satisfaction and that all programs are followed according to quality specifications, PAR levels and menu offerings.
• Ensures complete and timely execution of corporate & local marketing programs.
• Ensures catering orders are accurate to customer orders and delivered on time.
• Ensures drive-thru times are at or below drive thru window time guidelines
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 – 4 years of supervisory experience in a food service or retail environment is required.
• Proven track record of leadership and managerial skills while providing exceptional customer service is required.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: This position requires excellent written, verbal and group communication skills. This position also requires the ability to read, analyze, create and interpret general business memos and documents.
MATH ABILITY: This position requires excellent business math skills.
REASONING ABILITY: This position requires strong problem solving and decision-making skills, and the ability to be flexible and adapt in any situation.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Good computer skills required. Must be proficient with the use of internet and be able to utilize computerized business tools such as email, learning management systems, and memo software. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other appropriate software.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position requires supervisory responsibilities of crew members, shift leaders, and shift managers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position will require long periods of standing on hard surfaces, occasionally in warm temperatures. There is also likely to be extensive lifting of supplies and materials and moderate to loud noise. The use of hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects is required. Finger dexterity may be required for cash register use. There will be constant exposure to hot equipment, sharp objects including knives and deli slicing equipment.
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posted_at: 12 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Director of Double Up Food Bucks Michigan
About Fair Food Network...
Fair Food Network is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates policy advocacy that brings proven solutions to scale, partnerships that increase our collective impact, and investments in food organizations and businesses
Director of Double Up Food Bucks Michigan
About Fair Food Network...
Fair Food Network is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates policy advocacy that brings proven solutions to scale, partnerships that increase our collective impact, and investments in food organizations and businesses that serve their communities. We re building a world in which everyone has access to healthy choices, economic opportunity, and a resilient environment. When we start with food, everything else is possible.
About the Role
The Director of Double Up Food Bucks Michigan will be responsible for the oversight and management of the Double Up Food Bucks team and the implementation of the program statewide. The Director of Double Up Food Bucks reports to the Chief Strategy & Program Officer, Holly Parker. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of the following qualifications and characteristics:
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills demonstrated leadership in building a collaborative and positive team culture
• Commitment to FFN s vision and mission and ability to develop and implement program strategies in alignment with organizational goals
• Understanding of program evaluation goals and methods and ability to work closely with evaluators to measure the impact of programs
• Commitment to equity and demonstrated ability to hire, manage, and actively promote a diverse work environment
• Strong communication skills, including contributing to extensive reporting and proposal narratives and providing timely and accurate written responses to emails, teams messages, and other internal and external requests
• Program Management skills, including the demonstrated ability to:
• Develop and deploy work plans to meet program goals and objectives
• Create and monitor budgets and adjust programming as needed
• Oversee and ensure timely, accurate data and reporting in Salesforce, Excel, and Smartsheet
• Manage and monitor evaluation processes and data gathering
• Partnership management skills, including the demonstrated ability to:
• Identify and articulate what is needed with/from community partnerships (including community-based agencies, the state of Michigan, SpartanNash, etc.)
• Negotiate, monitor, and manage contracts effectively with partners (Michigan Farmers Market Association, Taste the Local Difference, event planners, evaluators, etc.) and effectively manage their work and outcomes
• People Management skills, including the demonstrated ability to:
• Handle complex relationships and manage conflict
• Effectively envision, articulate, and prioritize the work of each team member
• Identify and provide regular positive and critical feedback, including developing and delivering effective performance evaluations and performance improvement plans
• Leadership Ability
• Help develop and implement both short- and long-term visions for the impact of Double Up in Michigan
• Create, implement, and evaluate progress toward strategic program goals as well as identify when and what adjustments are needed along the way
• Monitor many implementation details, flag when problems are arising, and identify/co-create suggestions or solutions for improvement
• Adhere to and enforce deadlines internally and externally, with minimal direction
• Develop and deliver effective and accurate presentations, reports, and proposals
• Organize and oversee multiple projects moving simultaneously
• Can comfortably and reasonably communicate about and enforce policies (program requirements, organizational policies, etc.) when needed with co-workers, participants, sites, volunteers, consultants, etc.
Responsibilities
• Manage the Double Up Food Bucks program, including achieving overarching program goals and identifying and addressing challenges or opportunities.
• Work closely with Chief Strategy & Program Officer to set goals and develop the strategic direction and vision for the program.
• Develop, maintain and manage external partnerships effectively, keeping an array of partners engaged in the program.
• Manage a team by providing guidance on goals, performance feedback, and ensuring a positive team environment that emphasizes collaboration and professionalism.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Double Up Food Bucks programs, including meeting objectives and goals, ensuring accurate and timely reporting is completed and identifying and addressing implementation challenges.
• Ensure the program tracks progress towards goals and reliably reports on activities and outcomes as required by federal reporting requirements, funders, and internal needs.
• Leverage the substantial breadth and depth of program data collected and housed by FFN to identify key trends, opportunities, and outcomes. Oversee and ensure the robust evaluation of the Double Up Food Bucks program, including working closely with third-party evaluators and researchers.
• Using our data and the findings from evaluators and other researchers, as well as qualitative experiences and testimonials from the field, help to capture key outcomes and tell the story of Double Up Food Bucks in Michigan.
The Rewards
A competitive, comprehensive benefits package includes full health benefits, a 401K match after one year, family leave, an open PTO policy, and professional development opportunities. This position is a director-level role with a salary range starting at $76K/year.
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Fair Food Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse community that we serve is a priority, and we encourage applicants of all ages, cultures, races, colors, religions, national or regional origins, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other status protected by law Show more details...
About Fair Food Network...
Fair Food Network is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates policy advocacy that brings proven solutions to scale, partnerships that increase our collective impact, and investments in food organizations and businesses that serve their communities. We re building a world in which everyone has access to healthy choices, economic opportunity, and a resilient environment. When we start with food, everything else is possible.
About the Role
The Director of Double Up Food Bucks Michigan will be responsible for the oversight and management of the Double Up Food Bucks team and the implementation of the program statewide. The Director of Double Up Food Bucks reports to the Chief Strategy & Program Officer, Holly Parker. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of the following qualifications and characteristics:
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills demonstrated leadership in building a collaborative and positive team culture
• Commitment to FFN s vision and mission and ability to develop and implement program strategies in alignment with organizational goals
• Understanding of program evaluation goals and methods and ability to work closely with evaluators to measure the impact of programs
• Commitment to equity and demonstrated ability to hire, manage, and actively promote a diverse work environment
• Strong communication skills, including contributing to extensive reporting and proposal narratives and providing timely and accurate written responses to emails, teams messages, and other internal and external requests
• Program Management skills, including the demonstrated ability to:
• Develop and deploy work plans to meet program goals and objectives
• Create and monitor budgets and adjust programming as needed
• Oversee and ensure timely, accurate data and reporting in Salesforce, Excel, and Smartsheet
• Manage and monitor evaluation processes and data gathering
• Partnership management skills, including the demonstrated ability to:
• Identify and articulate what is needed with/from community partnerships (including community-based agencies, the state of Michigan, SpartanNash, etc.)
• Negotiate, monitor, and manage contracts effectively with partners (Michigan Farmers Market Association, Taste the Local Difference, event planners, evaluators, etc.) and effectively manage their work and outcomes
• People Management skills, including the demonstrated ability to:
• Handle complex relationships and manage conflict
• Effectively envision, articulate, and prioritize the work of each team member
• Identify and provide regular positive and critical feedback, including developing and delivering effective performance evaluations and performance improvement plans
• Leadership Ability
• Help develop and implement both short- and long-term visions for the impact of Double Up in Michigan
• Create, implement, and evaluate progress toward strategic program goals as well as identify when and what adjustments are needed along the way
• Monitor many implementation details, flag when problems are arising, and identify/co-create suggestions or solutions for improvement
• Adhere to and enforce deadlines internally and externally, with minimal direction
• Develop and deliver effective and accurate presentations, reports, and proposals
• Organize and oversee multiple projects moving simultaneously
• Can comfortably and reasonably communicate about and enforce policies (program requirements, organizational policies, etc.) when needed with co-workers, participants, sites, volunteers, consultants, etc.
Responsibilities
• Manage the Double Up Food Bucks program, including achieving overarching program goals and identifying and addressing challenges or opportunities.
• Work closely with Chief Strategy & Program Officer to set goals and develop the strategic direction and vision for the program.
• Develop, maintain and manage external partnerships effectively, keeping an array of partners engaged in the program.
• Manage a team by providing guidance on goals, performance feedback, and ensuring a positive team environment that emphasizes collaboration and professionalism.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Double Up Food Bucks programs, including meeting objectives and goals, ensuring accurate and timely reporting is completed and identifying and addressing implementation challenges.
• Ensure the program tracks progress towards goals and reliably reports on activities and outcomes as required by federal reporting requirements, funders, and internal needs.
• Leverage the substantial breadth and depth of program data collected and housed by FFN to identify key trends, opportunities, and outcomes. Oversee and ensure the robust evaluation of the Double Up Food Bucks program, including working closely with third-party evaluators and researchers.
• Using our data and the findings from evaluators and other researchers, as well as qualitative experiences and testimonials from the field, help to capture key outcomes and tell the story of Double Up Food Bucks in Michigan.
The Rewards
A competitive, comprehensive benefits package includes full health benefits, a 401K match after one year, family leave, an open PTO policy, and professional development opportunities. This position is a director-level role with a salary range starting at $76K/year.
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Fair Food Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse community that we serve is a priority, and we encourage applicants of all ages, cultures, races, colors, religions, national or regional origins, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other status protected by law Show more details...
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posted_at: 26 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Director, Michigan Good Food Fund
Fair Food Network: is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates partnerships that increase our collective impact, investments in food organizations and businesses that serve their communities, and... policy advocacy that brings proven solutions to scale.
Director, Michigan Good Food Fund
Fair Food Network: is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates partnerships that increase our collective impact, investments in food organizations and businesses that serve their communities, and... policy advocacy that brings proven solutions to scale. We’re building a world in which everyone has access to healthy choices, economic opportunity, and a resilient environment.
Michigan Good Food Fund: is a statewide food financing collaborative whose partners invest in good food enterprises working to spark equitable economic opportunity, promote healthy food access, and shore up the resilience of our local food economy. Since 2015, this initiative has provided more than $17 million in loans and grants supporting 300 Michigan-based food businesses that grow, process, distribute, and sell food. Support includes financing and business assistance to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and thrive.
About the Role:
How Fair Food Network and Michigan Good Food Fund work together: Fair Food Network serves as the administrative backbone of the Michigan Good Food Fund, bringing together the expertise, knowledge, and financial capital of stakeholders and partners from across the state. The mission and goals of the Good Food Fund are set by a Stakeholder Board of community members, entrepreneurs, and implementing partners; the role of the Director of the Michigan Good Food Fund is to manage these partnerships and the processes necessary to make the goals of the collaborative, as defined by stakeholders, a reality. The Director will also work closely with internal Fair Food Network departments, including evaluation, communications, finance, investment, and fundraising.
The Director will also contribute to Fair Food Network’s efforts to foster similar collaboratives in other places, providing lessons learned from Michigan and incorporating the successes and learnings of other efforts into the management of the Michigan Good Food Fund.
Fair Food Network is headquartered in Southeast Michigan and prefers this Director position to be co-located within commuting distance. A relocation package is available. Remote employment will be considered for exceptional candidates elsewhere in Michigan. Travel to client sites and stakeholder offices across Michigan will be required.
The Michigan Good Food Fund Director will be part of Fair Food Network’s impact investing team and report to the Senior Director of Impact Investing.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the partner community that makes up the Michigan Good Food Fund (lending, technical assistance, entrepreneur, and community partners) in evolving the strategic vision of the Michigan Good Food Fund, ensuring community voice and balance between strategic and tactical achievability.
• Develop and implement plans to achieve the objectives Michigan Good Food Fund as developed by the community partners, including strategies that promote racial and gender equity.
• Manage and support the lifecycle of entrepreneur “client,” from pipeline building -> identification -> case management -> technical assistance and/or financial assistance -> long-term and ongoing support.
• Build out the Michigan Good Food Fund team, hire staff to fill needed roles, and manage the team according to identified goals and metrics.
• Orchestrate the engagement of Fair Food Network colleagues in support of Michigan Good Food Fund goals.
• Effectively collaborate with various stakeholders, including stakeholder board, lending and TA partners, and other external constituents.
• Represent Michigan Good Food Fund and Fair Food Network at external conferences and with other partners, including funders.
• Support fundraising activities for Michigan Good Food Fund, Fair Food Network, and partner organizations through prospect identification, contributing to grant proposals and reports, responding to funder requests, and participating in funder meetings as appropriate.
• Integrate the Michigan Good Food Fund into the overall program work of Fair Food Network and serve on the Organizational Leadership Team.
What You’ll Need
• Collaboration: Experience co-creating, managing, and evolving initiatives rooted in and shaped by the community, as well as experience managing formal and informal groups of participants to solicit input.
• Management: Build and identify staff roles, hire, and manage for success.
• Initiative: Experience managing a complex project with multiple elements; inhabits a “builder” mindset.
• Team Player and Orchestrator: Work collaboratively with internal and external implementing partners, including colleagues in other Fair Food Network departments and lending and technical assistance partners.
• Equity and Justice: professional track record and strong orientation toward social justice, proximity to communities of color, and demonstrated success enacting strategies that effectively promote racial and gender equity.
• Michigan and Food Economy: Experience and understanding of how to navigate Michigan’s demographic and economic complexity; understand the food economy from agriculture to retail and challenges and opportunities facing food entrepreneurs in the state. A strong network of existing relationships is preferred.
• Content area expertise: Experience or formal training in food business management, entrepreneurship, finance, impact investing, or community development.
• Communications: Strong written and verbal presentation skills to motivate partners, including funders and influencers.
The Rewards:
A competitive, comprehensive benefits package includes full health benefits, a 401K match after one year, family leave, an open PTO policy, and professional development opportunities. All Fair Food Network employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This position is a director-level role with a salary range starting at $76K/year Show more details...
Fair Food Network: is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates partnerships that increase our collective impact, investments in food organizations and businesses that serve their communities, and... policy advocacy that brings proven solutions to scale. We’re building a world in which everyone has access to healthy choices, economic opportunity, and a resilient environment.
Michigan Good Food Fund: is a statewide food financing collaborative whose partners invest in good food enterprises working to spark equitable economic opportunity, promote healthy food access, and shore up the resilience of our local food economy. Since 2015, this initiative has provided more than $17 million in loans and grants supporting 300 Michigan-based food businesses that grow, process, distribute, and sell food. Support includes financing and business assistance to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and thrive.
About the Role:
How Fair Food Network and Michigan Good Food Fund work together: Fair Food Network serves as the administrative backbone of the Michigan Good Food Fund, bringing together the expertise, knowledge, and financial capital of stakeholders and partners from across the state. The mission and goals of the Good Food Fund are set by a Stakeholder Board of community members, entrepreneurs, and implementing partners; the role of the Director of the Michigan Good Food Fund is to manage these partnerships and the processes necessary to make the goals of the collaborative, as defined by stakeholders, a reality. The Director will also work closely with internal Fair Food Network departments, including evaluation, communications, finance, investment, and fundraising.
The Director will also contribute to Fair Food Network’s efforts to foster similar collaboratives in other places, providing lessons learned from Michigan and incorporating the successes and learnings of other efforts into the management of the Michigan Good Food Fund.
Fair Food Network is headquartered in Southeast Michigan and prefers this Director position to be co-located within commuting distance. A relocation package is available. Remote employment will be considered for exceptional candidates elsewhere in Michigan. Travel to client sites and stakeholder offices across Michigan will be required.
The Michigan Good Food Fund Director will be part of Fair Food Network’s impact investing team and report to the Senior Director of Impact Investing.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the partner community that makes up the Michigan Good Food Fund (lending, technical assistance, entrepreneur, and community partners) in evolving the strategic vision of the Michigan Good Food Fund, ensuring community voice and balance between strategic and tactical achievability.
• Develop and implement plans to achieve the objectives Michigan Good Food Fund as developed by the community partners, including strategies that promote racial and gender equity.
• Manage and support the lifecycle of entrepreneur “client,” from pipeline building -> identification -> case management -> technical assistance and/or financial assistance -> long-term and ongoing support.
• Build out the Michigan Good Food Fund team, hire staff to fill needed roles, and manage the team according to identified goals and metrics.
• Orchestrate the engagement of Fair Food Network colleagues in support of Michigan Good Food Fund goals.
• Effectively collaborate with various stakeholders, including stakeholder board, lending and TA partners, and other external constituents.
• Represent Michigan Good Food Fund and Fair Food Network at external conferences and with other partners, including funders.
• Support fundraising activities for Michigan Good Food Fund, Fair Food Network, and partner organizations through prospect identification, contributing to grant proposals and reports, responding to funder requests, and participating in funder meetings as appropriate.
• Integrate the Michigan Good Food Fund into the overall program work of Fair Food Network and serve on the Organizational Leadership Team.
What You’ll Need
• Collaboration: Experience co-creating, managing, and evolving initiatives rooted in and shaped by the community, as well as experience managing formal and informal groups of participants to solicit input.
• Management: Build and identify staff roles, hire, and manage for success.
• Initiative: Experience managing a complex project with multiple elements; inhabits a “builder” mindset.
• Team Player and Orchestrator: Work collaboratively with internal and external implementing partners, including colleagues in other Fair Food Network departments and lending and technical assistance partners.
• Equity and Justice: professional track record and strong orientation toward social justice, proximity to communities of color, and demonstrated success enacting strategies that effectively promote racial and gender equity.
• Michigan and Food Economy: Experience and understanding of how to navigate Michigan’s demographic and economic complexity; understand the food economy from agriculture to retail and challenges and opportunities facing food entrepreneurs in the state. A strong network of existing relationships is preferred.
• Content area expertise: Experience or formal training in food business management, entrepreneurship, finance, impact investing, or community development.
• Communications: Strong written and verbal presentation skills to motivate partners, including funders and influencers.
The Rewards:
A competitive, comprehensive benefits package includes full health benefits, a 401K match after one year, family leave, an open PTO policy, and professional development opportunities. All Fair Food Network employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This position is a director-level role with a salary range starting at $76K/year Show more details...