2018 JUST FOOD EVENT PRODUCER   ABOUT JUST FOOD  Just  Food  envisions  a  sovereign  and  healthy  food  system  rooted  in  racial,  social,  economic,  and  environmental  justice.  Since  1995,  ​Just  Food  sparks  community  members  into  action-  on  the  individual,  community,  and  systemic  level  through  our  dynamic  learner-centered  trainings,  community-  led  direct  to  farm  access  models,  grassroots  advocacy efforts and successful convenings. Just Food values diversity and is  committed  to  our  mission of increasing social, racial, economic, and environmental justice in our work as well  as workplace.   POSITION DESCRIPTION  Just  Food  seeks  a  dynamic,  highly  organized,  detail  oriented  self-starter  Event  Producer  to  support  the  planning and execution of diverse events to raise funds to support Just Food.   The  ideal  candidate  will  have  experience  planning,  managing,  and  executing  a  range  of  successful  events  (from  casual  to  upscale),  a  passion  for  social  justice,  and  a  demonstrated  commitment  to  racial  equity.  An  understanding  of  local  as  well  as  culturally relevant food and knowledge of the diverse food landscape (from  chefs  to  restaurants,  purveyors,  and  producers)  is  also  highly  desirable.  Just  Food  is  committed  to  refining  our  events  and  partnership  engagement  to  better  reflect  our  organizational  mission  of  shifting  food  justice  and  improve  on  utilizing  our  covenings  to  further  cultivate  and  connect  our  spectrum  of  Just  Food  supporters.  We  are looking for an immediate hire who is available 20 hours/week starting in late April 2018.  Some  work  during  regular  business  hours  in  the  Just  Food  office  will  be  required,  but  scheduling  can  be  flexible.  This  is  a  part-time,  non-exempt  position  at  20  –  40  hours/week  from  late  April  to  September  2018.  This position will report directly to the Executive Director.     RESPONSIBILITIES  ● Develop 2018 event strategy with Executive Director including events calendar  ● Plan  and  and  execute  logistics  to  ensure  the  timely  execution  and  follow  up  of  events  from  March  through  June  including  but  not  limited  to:  planning  and  implementing  the  online  auction,  communicating  with  vendors  and  chefs,  managing  volunteers,  overseeing  online  ticket  sales  and  donations, and managing correspondence with sponsors and guests; and community-based events  ● Research  new  event  partners  (i.e.  chefs,  restaurants,  vendors,  etc)  and  support  cultivation  of  existing  partners with Executive Director  ● Provide  overall  administrative  support  of  events  and  liaise  with  event  representatives,  sponsors,  and  community partners (when applicable)  ● Cultivate and coordinate sponsorship opportunities at 2018 events  ● Develop  new  event  related  materials  for  new  and  existing  event  partners  such  as  event  sponsorship  deck 

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Oversee  day-of event logistics and execution, including vendor communication and load-in, volunteer  management, and guest registration  Conduct  PR  outreach  to  generate  pre  and  post  press  for  the  event  and  organization  and  serve  as  point person for PR and press releases  Track  in-kind  and  monetary  donations,  sponsorships,  and  ticket  sales;  produce  regular  reports  for  Executive Director, Host and/or Event Committee   Work  with  Communication  Coordinator  to  create  event  promotion  and  marketing  via  social  media  and JF mailing list   Communicate  with  graphic  designers  and  photographers  to  produce  and  update  creative  materials  and printed event materials  Oversee the production and mailing of all print event communications  Produce basic table signage and directional signage for event  Work with Partnerships Coordinator to identify and solicit event volunteers and manage assignments  Produce and mail donor acknowledgment letters after event  Supervise event interns, when applicable 

  QUALIFICATIONS  ● Diverse event production or large scale events experience required  ● Campaign and community organizing experience a plus   ● Strong  communication,  writing,  organizational,  facilitation,  and  negotiation  skills.  Will  have  to write a  range  of  materials  (such  as  clear,  concise  emails,  program  copy,  sponsorship  materials,  funder  correspondence)  ● Strong  computer  skills  (Microsoft  Office,  Google  platform,  and  the  Internet),  comfort  with  online  ticketing platform, conference apps, Adobe Creative Suite, contact management software a plus  ● Exceptionally  detail-oriented,  organized,  reliable,  punctual,  and  ability  to  be  responsive  via  phone  and email  ● Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with Board of Directors, corporate  contacts, VIP guests, donors, chefs, farmers, volunteers, and other community partners  ● Nonprofit,  Development,  or  social  justice  event  experience  and  sponsorship  solicitation  strongly  preferred  ● Active  listener,  able  to  give/receive  constructive  feedback  with  ease,  function  well  in  high  pressure  situations, and possess a great sense of humor  ● Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively  ● Familiarity with Just Food community a plus  ● Commitment to learning racial equity and social justice and holding this lens in your work  ● Enthusiasm  for  local,  seasonal  eating  and  cooking;  community  health; food access, economic justice,  and racial equity; and small farm livelihood issues  ● Ease,  comfort  and  desirability  to  work  with  diverse  groups  across  race,  class,  gender,  educational  backgrounds, including urban/rural communities  ● Must  have  flexibility  in  availability  to  meet  the deadlines for event execution (early morning, evening,  and weekend availability may be required at times)   ● Relevant work experience required and/or B.A./B.S. degree  ● Fluency in other languages is a plus         

114 WEST 47TH STREET, SUITE C1-35, NEW YORK, NY 10036 | ​T​ 212.645.9880 | ​W​ JUSTFOOD.ORG | ​E​ INFO@JUSTFOOD

TIME FRAME  late April/early May – September, 20 hours/week required through June, 20 - 40 hours/week July -  September to execute events. Some work during regular business hours will be required, but scheduling can  be flexible and a combination of remote and in-office work can be negotiated.     COMPENSATION  $20-30/hour, based on level of experience. This position is not benefits eligible.     TO APPLY  Please send a cover letter detailing your event experience and your resume to ​[email protected]​ with the  subject line “2018 Just Food ​Event Producer​.” This position reports to Qiana Mickie, Executive Director. 

  

As  an  Equal  Opportunity  Employer,  Just Food is committed to creating a workplace that respects and values  diversity of cultural, ethnic and experiential backgrounds. 

114 WEST 47TH STREET, SUITE C1-35, NEW YORK, NY 10036 | ​T​ 212.645.9880 | ​W​ JUSTFOOD.ORG | ​E​ INFO@JUSTFOOD