Food Justice Coordinator Jobs

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is a culturally specific, non-profit organization with a mission to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine culture, community, and self-determination. EPHC is an inclusive community that welcomes participants and staff of all beliefs.

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is seeking a Food Justice Coordinator! The Food Justice Coordinator (FJC) is responsible for overseeing the food justice programing that enhances access to nutritious food, provides food justice education, and works to restore culturally specific connection to land and food. The programing is provided primarily at four SUN Community School Sites currently served, but subjected to change: East Gresham Elementary, Highland Elementary, Wilkes Elementary, and Floyd Light Middle School. This position reports to the Community Wellness Program Manager and will be supervising two Food Justice Advocates.

About EPHC

El Programa Hispano's humble roots began in 1982 when a small group of outreach workers from Catholic Family Services, now Catholic Charities of Oregon, (CCO) conducted outreach to Latino migrant farmworkers in East County. In 2015 with the support of CCO, EPHC became an independent 501c3 organization. Today, EPHC serves more than 20,000 individuals annually in the areas of Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness and Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault prevention, intervention, and advocacy. Our vision is a thriving Latine Community living to our fullest potential.

Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, a candidate or participant does not need to be a Catholic to work with us or to receive services. Across our programs and services staff of all faiths-or-none- work within our framework of respect for our mission and the dignity of the human person and the common good.

To learn more about our amazing Organization visit our website at: https://www.elprograma.org/

Benefits at EPHC!

• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 14 paid holidays
• Vacation and Sick Time Benefits
• Long Term Disability Insurance Options
• Short Term Disability Insurance Options
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employee and their dependents (100% Employer paid options for Employee Coverage)
• Bonus Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account
• Group Life Insurance
• Opportunities to serve your community and make a positive impact.

Essential Duties

• Recruit and coordinate volunteers to support food distribution.
• Supervise and support assigned staff to successfully carry out their assignment and grow professionally.
• Prepare timely reports as required by funders and EPHC.
• Adhere to El Programa Hispano Católico policies and procedures.
• Lead and oversee recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of assigned program staff.
• Attend required program and organizational meetings.
• Create an outreach plan and coordinate the distribution of outreach materials.
• Oversee assigned staff to ensure complete and accurate data entry and recordkeeping (databases, electronic and paper files).
• Perform other duties as assigned by program supervisor.
• Oversee the operations of the food justice programing in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the School Pantry Partner Agency Agreement and/or Free Food Market Program Agreement.
• Develop a food justice education curriculum and partnerships that address disparities to food access, land connection, policy and workers' rights.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be bilingual (Spanish/English) and embody cultural humility.
• Strong proficiency in all programs of Microsoft Office.
• A Food Handlers' Card valid in Multnomah and Clackamas counties will be required at time of employment. Further food safety training may be required by partner organizations.
• Must have driver's license, access to vehicle and ability to obtain automobile insurance at levels required by agency (100/300/100).
• Successful completion of civil, criminal, and motor vehicle background checks.
• Ability to work well in a team setting and independently.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work.
• Must be able to be proactive, take initiative, and follow through.
• Associate degree or two years of related work experience.

COMPENSATION: Starting $25.00/hour, DOE.

Location & Typical Working Conditions:

In Office (50% of time)

• In office work is located at EPHC's office in Gresham, OR and is required for staff meetings, department meetings, and other additional duties requiring in office work.

Remote/Community (50% of time)

• Bi-weekly School Sites visits, attending in-person trainings, community partner meetings, and funder meetings.
• This position may allow remote work from home for administrative tasks such as data entry, expense report submission, and some community partner and work-related virtual meetings. Note: Remote work is dependent on performance and may be revoked at supervisors' discretion.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: EPHC is committed to providing a safe workplace for our staff and to serve as a positive force in ending the COVID 19 pandemic. We believe that requiring vaccinations as a term of your employment serves this commitment. All employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or qualification for a medical or religious exemption.

TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume at: https://ElPrograma.applicantpro.com

El Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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