Environmental Justice Program (EJ) Food & Seed Sovereignty Coordinator

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Food & Seed Sovereignty (FSS) Coordinator has primary responsibility and oversight for the coordination and implementation of the FSS projects in the Environment Justice. Projects include the Espanola Healing Foods Oasis, Espanola Seed Library, the care and curation of TWU's seed bank and planting projects, and the representation of Tewa Women United in the New Mexico Food and Seed Sovereignty Coalition.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

* Assists the EJ Program Manager and EJ Program Assistant in designing and implementing intentional program development for the FSS project, including building community network/reputation, developing seed/produce distribution practices, acquiring necessary tools, and creating learning materials and resources.
* Coordinates FSS workshops, training, and events as directed (i.e., gardening workshops, seed restocking events, volunteer days, harvesting and processing demonstrations, and cooking demos)

Other Information/Requirements: 

* Experience working with Native American communities, cultural sensitivity to the needs and distinct tribal and cultural ways of life and willingness to complete cultural competency training.
* Contribute ideas to help in developing the project budget with the Program Manager

How to Apply: 

Send resumé and cover letter to [email protected]

Salary Range: 
40 hours/week for $22/hour
Contact Information
Name: 
Talavi Denipah Cook
Agency/Organization: 
Address: 
City: 
Espanola
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87532
Business Phone: 
505-747-3259
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
tewawomenunited.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Nov 26 2024
Date to Remove: 
Feb 24 2025

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