Leads a statewide team of Extension specialists and County/Tribally based educators to provide outreach and education on various food systems topics.
Provides guidance on program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Fosters collaboration on interdisciplinary food systems issues.
Builds and maintains key relationships with external stakeholders to inform program planning and secure extramural funding.
Supervises the implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives.
Determines outreach program needs and the personnel resource allocation plan.
Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new outreach programs or services.
Monitors the unit or program budget and approves program expenditures.

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in community food systems, community development, food security, urban agriculture, Tribal food systems, or other food-systems–related program areas.
Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating community-based programs, including planning, implementing, and evaluating outreach or education initiatives.
Experience supervising or providing direct guidance to staff or teams, including responsibility for performance management, coaching, or directing the work of others.
Experience developing and managing program budgets, including monitoring expenditures and aligning resources with program goals.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with a wide range of communities and organizations, including community groups, Tribal Nations, local or state government, nonprofits, producers, or food system stakeholders.
Experience working collaboratively across disciplines or organizational units, especially in complex environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, develop educational materials, facilitate meetings, and present to diverse audiences.

Community Food Systems Program Manager

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