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Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

These opportunities are available for anyone looking for employment/employees or volunteer positions in our industry.  If you are a member of Provender Alliance and would like a job opening posted on our site please contact us.

POSITION OPENING
Tilth Producers of Washington
Public Relations and Promotions Manager

Tilth Producers of Washington is seeking a public relations and promotions manager to:

 Increase public awareness of our on-going educational activities such as the farm walks and the conference

1. Improve the Tilth Producers website
2. Implement a successful "Buy Washington Organic" campaign
3. Develop a strong, positive relationship with the press
4. Be prepared for public response as agricultural issues surface in the public sector
5. Educate the public on relevant agricultural issues.
6. Promote Tilth Producers and organic agriculture at special events
7. Promote the activities of other organizations with similar missions

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position serves as the communication link between TP, the public, and the media. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Write press releases
2. Advertise our on-going activities
3. Create a positive and on-going relationship with the press
4. Disseminate information to the press on topics determined by the TP Board
5. Attend and promote public promotional events
6. Publicize the "Buy Washington Campaign"
7. Develop promotional activities with partners in the "Buy Washington Campaign"
8. Distribute promotional materials

This is a contract position which pays $10,000 per year. This is a part-time, year- round position, working ten hours per week during the Buy Washington Organic Campaign, which runs from May to October; five hours per week November to April.

 Requirements include:

1. Self-employment
2. Minimum of two years working with Washington State media
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. Able to work with a wide variety of people
5. Well-organized.
6. Bachelor's degree required
7. Able to synthesize information and make it understandable to the average person.
8. Quick to respond
9. Valid Washington State Driver's License and transportation

For more information contact Diane Dempster:  dianed@charliesproduce.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Tilth Producers of Washington Volunteer Coordinator

Twelve hours per week.  Compensation: $10,000-$12,000 per year

Flexible Schedule; occasional weekend and evening work required

Will work as a subcontractor from home office - this is not an employee position.

Reports to Tilth Producers Administrative Director 

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Establish volunteer recruitment, recognition and reward program for Tilth Producers of Washington, a 500-member, state-wide organic and sustainable agriculture organization
2. Establish an on-going volunteer base from the membership and general public
3. Assess volunteer needs of Tilth Producers through staff and board committees
4. Survey the membership to determine interests, and skills and resources available
5. Match volunteers and resources available with organizational opportunities
6. Supervise and provide on-going support to volunteers
7. Compile and maintain accurate records about the volunteer program
8. Evaluate and provide feedback to Tilth Producers staff and board about current programs and new opportunities

Secondary Duties:

1. Organize schedule and volunteers for tabling at special events year-round
2. Find and work with others to train legislative policy advocates
3. Organize the organizations' distribution of letters and emails to legislators
4. Attend Tilth Producers annual conference and organize volunteers at the conference, second weekend of November
5. Organize volunteers for state-wide farm walks throughout the growing season
6. Assist with on farm-fundraising events
7. Assist in distributing the bi-annual directory
8. Other projects as directed by staff and board of Tilth Producers

Required:

1. Excellent communications skills, including phone, writing, meetings and email
2. Able to work with multiple individuals, committees and staff
3. Friendly, proactive and outgoing character
4. Excellent organization skills
5. Computer, internet access, ability to be on internet and phone simultaneously, and computer skills
6. Graphic design skills for creating signage, display boards, fliers
7. Ability to work independently and be self-directed
8. Self-employed contractor with office facility
9. Ability to lift 40 pounds
10. Valid Washington State drivers license and auto insurance

Direct inquiries to:  Nancy Allen, nancy@tilthproducers.org or 206-442-7620

Applications are due no later than Thursday May 15th 2008

To apply, submit letter of interest, resume and three references with contact information to:

Nancy Allen, Tilth Producers, PO Box 85056, Seattle, WA  98145

POSITION OPENINGS
Organic Valley, based in La Farge, Wisconsin, has several position openings to announce. They include:

• Business Process Analyst II
• Creative Manager
• Farmer Communications Coordinator
• Great Lakes Region Pool Coordinator
• Industrial Sales Manager
• Logistics Coordinator
• Logistics Suppost Coordinator
• Marketing Communications Manager
• Milk Supply Associate
• Payroll Coordinator
• Prep Cook Intern
• Produce Warehouse Associate
• Programmer/Analyst
• Quality Assurance Technician-Chaseburg
• Sales Service Coordinator

If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Human Relations, Organic Valley, One Organic Way, La Farge, WI, 54639 or phone 608.625.2600

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