Frederick Food Security Network Manager
Frederick Food Security Network Manager
(FREDE01770)
Summary
Hood College invites application for a full-time Frederick Food Security Network (FFSN) Manager. This positon is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the FFSN.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- The FFSN is an innovative, college-community partnership with many local partners that increases the community capability to address nutrition and food security in the City of Frederick.
- In 2020, the network of FFSN gardens (6 gardens and 3 greenhouses) produced 6,238 pounds of produce which were distributed to 847 families residing in food deserts.
- Additionally, the FFSN plays a role in the Food Systems focus area of the Sustainability Major at Hood and provides students with hands-on experiential learning.
- It will likely also interface with the Public Health and Nutrition programs in the near future.
Education and/or Experience
- Master’s degree in Food Systems Science, Nutrition (or a related field) and experience in programmatic management at a college or other non-profit with a similar mission of hands-on experiential learning is required.
- Selected knowledge/experience in the workings of community food system operations, sustainable food systems, urban gardening methods, or nutrition is strongly preferred.
- Experience with construction or building projects is also preferred.
- Basic gardening knowledge is a must.
- We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines.
Please visit www.hood.edu/jobs for more details, including a description of the position.
To Apply
- We invite qualified candidates to apply on-line via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter, résumé and three professional references.
- If you need assistance with the on-line application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.
Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States. EOE/AAP/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer
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