Community Food Systems Coordinator - HF

Not found for 'AmeriCorps; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education award upon successful 1-year

Housing

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Stipend

Training

Job summary

Mountain Roots Food Project in Gunnison, CO is seeking a Community Food Systems Coordinator - HF under AmeriCorps State/National to advance local food security. You will help coordinate food distribution, engage with underserved households, and build community partnerships to expand access to fresh, healthy foods.

The role offers full-time hours, housing support, and an education award as part of AmeriCorps benefits. Program runs 01/18/2027–12/19/2027 in COLORADO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ages 18–54.
• Full-time schedule.
• AmeriCorps State/National program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead local food distribution initiatives like weekly produce distributions/food rescue.
• Support local procurement by collaborating with farms, food pantries & partner organizations.
• Assist in design and implementation of projects that expand access to fresh, healthy, local foods.
• Engage with low-income households to support access to nutritious food & promote self-sufficiency.
• Build and sustain partnerships with community organizations addressing food insecurity in the Gunnison Valley.
• Support and participate in cooking classes, community gardens, agritourism and engagement events.
• Assist in volunteer coordination & community outreach.
• Participate in rotational cross-pollination experiences across Mountain Roots programs including Farm to School.
• Transport participants and food in company vehicles (15-passenger vans).

Skills

Community Organization

Medicine

Public Health

Environment

Social Services

Team Work

Agriculture/Farming/Gardening

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Food Security Coordinators support local food security initiatives in Gunnison Valley Colorado, with a primary focus on food distribution & access. Including; coordinating food rescue, weekly produce distributions, community gardens, cooking classes & healthy food access strategies that connect fresh, local foods to low-income & underserved households. Members will actively engage with low-income & other underserved audiences to increase access to, and consumption of fresh, nutritious food; support individual & community health & self-sufficiency; help bridge age, cultural & socio economic gaps. Members also contribute to local food procurement & assist with new projects designed to expand healthy food access in the region. Members receive mentorship from staff experienced in education, marketing, development, local food distribution, food security & more. They attend regional conferences to expand professional networks, gain insight into the broader food and agricultural sectors. Members also develop skills in community outreach & engagement to build partnerships & foster positive community relationships. As part of a multifaceted food systems organization, all members serving at Mountain Roots participate in “cross-pollination” experiences, rotating through various programs to gain broader exposure. Experiences may include regenerative agriculture, education, local food distribution, agritourism, community food security & volunteer engagement. Members also contribute to capacity building by improving organizational systems & develop innovative programs to better address rural community needs.

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Member Duties

Coordinate & lead local food distribution initiatives like; weekly produce distributions/food rescue Support local food procurement by collaborating with farms, food pantries & partner organizations Assist in design & implementation of projects that expand access to fresh, healthy, local foods Engage with low-income & underserved households to support access to nutritious food & promote self-sufficiency Build & sustain partnerships with community organizations working to address food insecurity in the Gunnison Valley Support & participate in cooking classes; community gardens; agritourism & community engagement events that highlight local food systems/education Assist in volunteer coordination & community outreach Participate in rotational “cross-pollination” experiences across all Mountain Roots programs, including Farm to School. Transport participants & food in company vehicles (includes 15-passenger vans)

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Housing
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance
• Stipend
• Training

Terms

Car recommended.

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Environment
• Health
• Hunger

Skills

• Community Organization
• Medicine
• Public Health
• Environment
• Social Services
• Team Work
• Agriculture/Farming/Gardening

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Community Food Systems Coordinator - HF

Program Start/End Date

01/18/2027 - 12/19/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 54

Program Locations

COLORADO

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/25/2026 To 10/23/2026

Contact

Marisela Ballesteros
PO Box 323
Gunnison CO 81230
9705964135
https://www.mountainrootsfoodproject.org/healthy-futures