Overview
S Tribal Food Access Coordinator Jobs in Oregon, Illinois, USA at High Desert Food & Farm
Location: Oregon
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance
Job Title:Warm Springs Tribal Food Access Coordinator
Reports to:Food Access Manager
Location:Primarily Warm Springs
Classification:Non-exempt
Status:Part-time seasonal, approximately 10-20 hours per week between Mid-April and Mid-November. Candidates must be able to work at all Thursday markets during the summer from 9am – 2pm (2025 market dates still TBD)
Compensation:$23-$25 per hour depending on experience
Start Date:Mid-April 2025
About HDFFA
The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support a healthy and thriving food and farm network in Central Oregon througheducation,collaboration, and inclusivity. We meet our mission by fostering relationships between producers (farmers, ranchers, and food businesses) and consumers, increasing awareness of and access to food from our region, and cultivating community participation with local food.
We serve farmers, ranchers, food businesses, nonprofits, and underserved families in the high desert region of Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties and on the Warm Springs Reservation. We believe everyone deserves good food.
About this opportunity
HDFFA is looking for a part-time, seasonal Tribal Food Access Coordinator to join our food access team. In this role, you’ll be supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our Veggie Rx and Fresh Harvest Kit programs and related food sovereignty events on the Warm Springs Reservation. This position is integral to fostering food security, enhancing nutrition, and bringing community-driven solutions to the forefront that honor the cultural traditions and sovereignty of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
The Coordinator will work with Tribal leaders, community members, local farmers, and partner organizations to improve access to healthy, culturally-relevant foods while promoting sustainable food systems and food sovereignty.
Who we’re looking for
You are passionate about improving food access for all Central Oregonians and specifically promoting food access and sovereignty for the Warm Springs Tribal community. With lived or working experience in the community, you are comfortable collaborating with Tribal leaders, community members, and partner organizations and are excited about engaging with the public atcommunity eventsand our food access distribution sites, like the Thursday market.
You are a creative problem solver, with excellentcommunication, time-management, and organization skills which will allow you to effectively coordinate our Veggie Rx and Fresh Harvest Kit programming within the community. You’re excited to share your experience and knowledge with the HDFFA team and help us grow and refine our Warm Springs programming and outreach efforts.
Primary Responsibilities & Functions
Community Outreach &Communication(10%)
Represent HDFFA at community meetings & events, as needed (ex., Pi-Ume-Sha Health Fair, Native Aspiration meetings, ECE events, etc.)
Coordinate thepromotionof HDFFA’s food access programs and events to the Warm Springs community
Work alongside the Food Access Manager to coordinate Warm Springs food access events (cooking classes, tastings, demonstrations, etc.)
Co-host Warm Springs food access & food sovereignty focus groups
Identify and develop new partnerships with local organizations, Tribal departments, or businesses that align with HDFFA’s mission
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Title: S Tribal Food Access Coordinator
Company: High Desert Food & Farm
Location: Oregon, Illinois, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact
