Temporary Farmable Part-Time Admin position

Goodwill of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick and Safe Time

Access to DailyPay

Job summary

Goodwill of Colorado is seeking a Coordinator I for their FarmAble program in Denver, CO. The role involves managing outreach, participant logistics, and program communication while operating with a high degree of independence. The candidate should have a high school diploma, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and strong organizational skills. This hybrid position offers a pay of $18.50/hr, with flexible working hours, and is expected to meet certain administrative and outreach objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in administrative support, outreach, or program coordination.
• Experience with beginning farmers or veteran populations preferred.
• Proficient in tracking tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication and outreach for the program.
• Manage participant logistics and program materials.
• Track participant data and assist with grant documentation.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities

Familiarity with agriculture or horticulture

Bilingual or multilingual, preferably Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Virtual meeting platforms (Teams or Zoom)

Job description

Applications due by May 1, 2026

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Pay: $18.50/hr

This position is eligible for DailyPay! Work today, get paid today! We've partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 12pm; Hybrid; Temporary Position

This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate.

JOB SUMMARY

The Coordinator I, FarmAble, is an outreach and administrative support position responsible for executing recruitment, communication, and program support functions under the direction of the Program Supervisor.

This role operates with a high level of independence within established systems, templates, and defined responsibilities. The Program Specialist is expected to proactively manage outreach, maintain program workflows, and execute responsibilities without daily direction while aligning with priorities set by the Program Supervisor.

This position supports program growth, participant recruitment, operational efficiency, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2501 grant documentation and reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Outreach and Recruitment (Primary Function)

• Identifies, researches, and prospects new participant leads and partner contacts.
• Manages outreach communications, follow-ups, and pipeline tracking using established messaging and internal systems.
• Coordinates logistics for meetings, outreach events, and program activities (virtual and in-person).
• Meets defined outreach activity expectations, including volume of contacts and follow-ups.

Content and Communications

• Drafts and manages program communications, including outreach messaging and newsletters.
• Manages social media content to include upcoming events and workshops and assist with scheduling program assessments.

Administrative and Program Support

• Manages participant logistics, including scheduling, reminders, and communication.
• Maintains participant files, documentation, and internal program systems.
• Tracks attendance, assignments, and participant progress.
• Organizes program materials and resources.
• Responds to participant and partner inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Identifies opportunities to improve organization, tracking, and communication workflows.

Data Tracking and Reporting Support

• Logs participant interactions and technical assistance activities.
• Maintains accurate tracking systems and program data.
• Compiles data for USDA and internal reporting.

Grant and Writing Support

• Conducts basic grant research and supports preparation of materials and documentation.
• Provides light writing support for program materials and reporting.

Partnership Coordination Support

• Initiates partner outreach and schedules meetings.
• Maintains partner contact lists and communication.
• Supports coordination between program operations, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Program Continuity and Expectations

• Maintains program communication and administrative workflows during instructor absence.
• Operate independently within defined responsibilities without daily task assignment.
• Exercises judgment in prioritizing work and escalates exceptions as needed.

Other

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in administrative support, outreach, communications, program coordination, or related field is required.
• Background or familiarity with agriculture, horticulture, small-scale farming, or related industries is preferred.
• Experience working with beginning farmers, veteran populations, or underserved communities is preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual, with preference for Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
• Experience conducting outreach in diverse or community-based settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with USDA programs, Extension, or agricultural service networks is preferred.

Other

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and workflows independently without daily direction.
• Strong written communication skills, including professional email and basic content writing.
• Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining systems, files, or tracking tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort initiating outreach and communicating with new contacts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, OneDrive/SharePoint) and virtual meeting platforms (Teams or Zoom).
• Ability to follow established systems while identifying and resolving routine issues independently.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 876 - Coordinator I, FarmAble Dept Number: 5063

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs. & over - OCCASSIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs. - OCCASSIONALLY

Light: 14 lbs. & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs. & over - OCCASSIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs. - OCCASSIONALLY

Light: 14 lbs. & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - OCCASSIONALLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - OCCASSIONALLY

At Shoulder - OCCASSIONALLY

Below Shoulder - OCCASSIONALLY

TWISTING - OCCASSIONALLY

BENDING - OCCASSIONALLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASSIONALLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - FREQUENTLY

Visual, distant - FREQUENTLY

Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY

Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY

Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING - FREQUENTLY

SITTING - FREQUENTLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe -

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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