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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – People’s Grocery
People's Grocery is a community-based organization in West Oakland that develops creative solutions to the health problems in our community that stem from a lack of access to and knowledge about healthy, fresh foods. Our mission is to build a local food system that improves the health and economy of the West Oakland community.
Position Summary:
People’s Grocery seeks a Development Director to lead grant and donor fundraising for a $600,000 budget and lead a team of 2-3 staff and interns, working closely with the Executive Director. This is a full-time senior staff position and reports directly to People’s Grocery Executive Director. Position open until filled and starts immediately.
Click here to read the full announcement on the People's Grocery website.
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HOPE Collaborative
Administrative Assistant
JOB DESCRIPTION
Organization Description:
A group of Oakland based organizations, institutions, and community
residents formed the HOPE Collaborative to improve health and quality
of life by transforming the food and fitness environments in Oakland
neighborhoods suffering the most from health disparities. The HOPE
Collaborative’s mission is to create fundamental and sustainable
environmental changes that will significantly improve the health and
wellness of Oakland residents. For more information, see
http://www.oaklandfoodandfitness.net/
Position Description:
The administrative assistant provides clerical and administrative
support for the interim HOPE Collaborative Project Director.
Areas of responsibility:
• Organize and maintain files for all elements of the collaborative
• Prepare written notes from meetings, conferences, etc.
• Answer telephones, open mail, etc.
• Provide administrative support for general correspondence,
reporting, marketing, etc.
• Respond to issues that surface with the landlord
• Order office supplies, food for meetings, etc.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Project Director
Qualifications:
• Extremely well organized
• Excellent computer skills, in a PC environment, particularly with
word processing, spread sheets and databases.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in very busy environment.
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
• High degree of comfort working with constituents from varied
backgrounds.
• Strong commitment to social change.
• Able to work independently and well when supervisor is not in the
office.
• Understanding of food security and/or economic development
helpful but not necessary
This position is part time (20 hours a week) and short term (March 1-
July 31) with a possibility of extending it.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to
hope.staff.search@gmail.com.
Position open until filled; first priority will be given to applications received by February 12th
