Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
Co-op Grocery Store Community:
Engagement Coordinator
About DBCFSN
The Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN)
is a non-profit 501c3 grassroots community organization that works to build
self-reliance, food security and justice in Detroit’s Black community by
influencing public policy, engaging in urban agriculture, promoting healthy
eating, encouraging cooperative buying and educating youth and adults about the
food system and how it impacts our lives.
For more information visit our website, www.detroitblackfoodsecurity.org.
DBCFSN is currently planning a full-service co-op grocery
store to be located in Detroit’s North End.
Summary
This is a part-time, contractual position that begins
February 3 and ends April 11, 2014. It
pays $19.61 per hour and contractor is expected to work 20 hours each
week. Contractor will be responsible
for:
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Planning and conducting eight community
engagement sessions for the co-op grocery store.
·
Signing up co-op members and receiving member
equity payments.
·
Creating a data base of community contacts
interested in the co-op.
·
Sending bi-weekly updates to those in the co-op
data base.
·
Speaking and distributing literature at meetings
of block clubs, community associations, faith-based institutions and other
community groups.
·
Managing social media related to the co-op
grocery store.
·
Responding to phone and electronic inquiries
about the co-op.
·
Developing presentation and materials for
community meetings.
·
Attending monthly meetings of the co-op advisory
committee.
·
Compiling a final report on meetings held,
members enrolled, lessons learned and recommendations for moving forward.
Qualifications
Candidates for this position must: have experience with
community engagement; possess excellent verbal, written and computer communication
skills. Knowledge of food co-ops is a
plus.
Preference will be given to applicants who are residents of
Detroit’s North End.
To apply send a cover letter and resume to:
Malik Yakini, Executive Director
Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
3800 Puritan
Detroit, MI 48238
Or e-mail to myakini@aol.com.
Application materials must be received by 6:00 p.m., Friday,
January 24, 2014.
