Farm to Preschool Coordinator (ECECD #10114465)

Salary

$26.33 – $42.12 Hourly

$54,760 – $87,616 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 70

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Why does the job exist?

The Farm to Preschool Coordinator enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by encouraging local food purchasing and educating care providers about sourcing food products from farmer’s markets and food hubs. Program participants gain access to healthy, local foods as well as education opportunities such as on-site gardening, cooking lessons and farm field trips. Farm to preschool encourages caregivers to make informed food choices about locally grown foods while strengthening the local economy and contributing to vibrant communities. This includes coordinating the development of a preschool nutrition program and developing a statewide nutrition education curriculum for childcare centers, Head Start programs, before and after school programs and senior/adult care service providers to further their understanding of the benefits of the Farm to Preschool Program and its important work across the State of New Mexico.

How does it get done?

This position will work with an inter-agency team of program coordinators and support partners to continue the development of a uniform program across the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD), Public Education Department (PED), and Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD), including the administration of state appropriated monies, on-boarding, verifying of farmers, and trainings/professional development for nutrition providers. The incumbent will be expected to develop technical assistance manuals, memos and tracking devices to ensure compliance with USDA regulations. The position will oversee all aspects of the program, including curriculum development, evaluation, daily operations, and administration. Incumbent will recruit and develop relationships with local farmers. Oversee the creation of program related education materials. Coordinate and implement the development of a preschool service level nutrition curriculum and develop statewide nutrition education for childcare, Pre-K, Head Start, before and after school programs, school food service authorities and senior/adult daycare service providers in order to increase consumption of fresh, local New Mexico produce and agricultural products. The food security coordinator will also provide technical assistance to programs that are having difficulties with meeting the requirements, procuring locally grown products, or locating farmers. This position will also assist with the process of helping farmers getting funding for their produce. This position will work with the Governor’s Office to ensure the success of priority food security initiatives.

Who are the customers?

Children aged 0-5years, school age children, seniors, New Mexico agricultural producers and families of New Mexico

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate must be professional, courteous, civil, respectful and must provide open, honest and thorough communication.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology and/or Family Studies/Services and four (4) years of any combination of experience including working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health and/or health care. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education ExperienceEducation Experience 1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND8 years of experienceORHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAND8 years of experience 2Associate’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND6 years of experienceAssociate’s degree or higher in any fieldAND8 years of experience 3Bachelor’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND4 years of experience 4Master’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND2 years of experience 5PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND0 years of experience 

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of “semester hours” in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Direct client interaction and travel are required.

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Agency Contact Information: Loren Miller, (505) 660-0864 Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

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