Food Access Coordinator

Overview

Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition (MFFC) (mattapanfoodandfit.org)grew out of an effort to draw on the wonderful ethnic and cultural diversity of the Mattapan community to promote a healthy living environment, with a focus on access to healthy foods and the promotion of physical fitness for all ages. Positive changes in these areas complement other efforts to decrease health problems like diabetes, heart disease, obesity and other health conditions that plague our community. MFFC is a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE. (tsne.org)

 

Mission Statement: MFFC builds intergenerational leadership within Mattapan’s Black and Brown community to advocate for equitable access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity.

 

Vision: Mattapan is a thriving and healthy community.

 

Values: Equity & Antiracism, Health + Wellness, Community Ownership + Empowerment, Relationship Building Grounded in Trust, Respect, Youth Power.

 

Responsibilities

The Food Access Coordinator (FAC) will be responsible for coordinating educational engagements to the community around food access and food assistance programs. This position will represent MFFC on related councils and in related community meetings. In addition, the FAC will work alongside the Food Access Manager to plan and implement the Mattapan Square Farmers Market and other food related programs and activities.

 

Essential Functions

 

Food Access Outreach and Programming

• Support the Food Access Manager with the planning and implementation of the Mattapan Square Farmers Market.
• Lead in creating interactive and engaging activities to bring awareness of food assistance programs such as SNAP/HIP, urban farms, food pantries, etc.
• Lead in supporting the community in accessing food resources such as SNAP, HIP, food pantries, urban farms, etc. which includes referrals and follow ups.
• Assist with any food related policies and advocacy activities that aligns with our mission, vision, and values
• Build and strengthen partnerships with the community, MFFC external partners, and food access organizations in Mattapan and surrounding communities
• Attend workshops, conferences, and etc. focused on food assistance programs, incentive programs, farmers markets, and food policy activities
• Maintain database related to MFFC’s food access outreach work and farmers market activities
• Support with evaluation efforts under our food access focus area
• Support all MFFC food access related programming
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Administrative

• With the Food Access Program Manager:
  • Meet as needed
  • Attend and plan MFFC community meetings
  • Support MFFC in internal and external fundraising activities
  • Assist with grant writing, reporting, and data collection
  • Support with managing the food access budget, creating and/or submitting invoices, and other financial needs related to MFFC’s food access work
  • Support and work closely with MFFC’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator and/or intern on social media and other marketing/promotional materials related to food access
  • Keep records of all program details electronically in MFFC’s Google drive physical records via a binder; update as needed
  • Maintain relationships and communications with MFFC’s current food access partners which include the Boston Organization for Nutritionists and Dietitians of Color, the Kennedy Community Gardeners, the Woolson Street Community Gardeners, the River Street Food Forest, and new partners
• Represent MFFC at meetings and on councils/boards related to food access, advocacy related meetings, and etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

 

• A genuine resonance with and commitment to our mission, vision, and values
• Demonstrated cultural competence with diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic groups and understanding of the role social determinants of health, including racism, play in its impact on health outcomes
• 2+ years’ experience managing farmers markets, in community engagement, and/or food advocacy efforts
• Familiarity with food assistance programs such as SNAP, HIP, WIC, Farmers Market coupons
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, social media (Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), Canva and Zoom, and/or willingness to learn
• Comfortable with engaging community members, volunteers, partners, and other MFFC r