Farm To Fork Programs Support Specialist
Current*Manage the Local Food Movers program which is a fleet of 9 refrigerated vans used by farmers/partners across Arizona to help deliver and sell produce. Tasks include managing reservations, scheduling maintenance, and communicating with the renters. *Support the Pinnacle Prevention team on the CDC State Nutrition and Physical Activity (SPAN) grant by doing data analysis and mapping and assisting with the Community Advisory Board in Yuma. *Support the AZ Farmers Market Nutrition Program by sending out coupons to eligible seniors and WIC participants that can be used to purchase produce at farmers markets. As well as sending out WIC eligibility postcards to WIC agencies and clinics. *Support the team with the Seeds to Grow grant that allows next generation farmers to get funding for infrastructure and equipment that would expand their production and business. Tasks include attending office hours/webinars, providing technical assistance, contract/ budget management, and putting together success stories at the end. *Support the Farm to Forks team on the Double Up Food Bucks AZ program that allows participants to double their SNAP/EBT benefits. Tasks include yearly data reconciliation, contract management, shipping of materials, and building relationships with partners across AZ. *Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling events and conferences and taking inventory of the program supplies.