Food Access Program Director

Farm Fresh Rhode Island

Food Access Program Director

Providence ,

Rhode Island

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The Food Access Program Director is responsible for the oversight of all Farm Fresh RI Farmers Market and Food Access programs. Currently, Farm Fresh RI manages 9 seasonal farmers markets and supports a network of over 20 partners in facilitating Food Access programs at farmers markets, farm stands, and CSAs statewide. The largest Food Access program managed by Farm Fresh RI is the Bonus Bucks program, which matches the value of SNAP spent for locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. Farm Fresh RI also works with community partners to offer other food access solutions using Farmers Markets and direct-to-consumer outlets as important food access outlets.The Food Access Program Director is a critical member of the Farm Fresh RI management team and will serve as a key external face of Farm Fresh RI in the community. They will work closely with the Senior Management team to ensure the long-term success and viability of Food Access initiatives while also overseeing the delivery of quality programs that carry out the mission of Farm Fresh RI.ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESPROGRAM SPECIFICFood Access Program Planning, Implementation and Budget ManagementLead Food Access team in implementation of current Food Access programs including Farmers Markets, Fresh Bucks, Bonus Bucks, and Fruit and Veggie Rx programs and work with the Senior Management Team on new program development.Ensure Farmers Market and Food Access activities are compliant with state, and local city requirements by maintaining appropriate annual paperwork and permits as needed.In partnership with the Business and Administration and Communications and Development Teams, monitor compliance with Food Access grant terms and conditions.Support the development and collection of program evaluation data and required grant-tracking systems including.Solicit and share vendor, partner, and customer feedback throughout each market season.In partnership with the Senior Management and Business and Administration Teams, develop and monitor annual food access program budget and update budget projections as needed.Monitor distribution and redemption of special incentive projects (WIC bonuses, staff vouchers, other misc incentives with community partners)Oversee invoicing for special projects as needed.Approve farmers market and food access expense purchases in line with the program budget.Work with the Senior Management Team on strategic planning for the growth and development of Food Access programs.Assist with Food Access grant writing and reporting as needed.Provide weekly updates to Communications Director on food access programs and events for use on internal

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