Philadelphia, PA Administrative Assistant Mill Creek Farm Position Summary An Administrative Assistant will join the team to improve MCF’s effectiveness by improving outreach, managing day- to- day administrative tasks, and assisting with program evaluation, event planning, fundraising and bookkeeping. The Administrative Assistant will work collaboratively with MCF staff and report to the Director of Farm and Education Programs. This position is part- time, year- round based at our office in West Philadelphia and in the Mill Creek community. Position Overview • oversee general administrative office tasks: communications, schedules • assist with bookkeeping and financial management • assist with fundraising efforts including grant reports, donor solicitation, and events • record data for evaluation of programs • compile newsletters and maintain website • plan and promote events and fundraisers • maintain supporter database • oversee outreach efforts in community • coordinate workshops and community events Required Qualifications • Demonstrated commitment to food justice • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office • Experience planning events and/or fundraisers • Detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and enthusiastic • Experience working with diverse groups of people of all ages • Self-motivated, self-directed, ability to work independently and with a team Preferred Qualifications • Grant-writing experience • Familiarity with CIVICRM, Adobe Illustrator and/ or QuickBooks programs • Experience in facilitating group discussions and public speaking • Interest in sustainable agriculture, nutrition, environmental education, youth/ community development Compensation and Schedule: Position starts at $12.00/ hour with health insurance reimbursement and professional development opportunities available. Flexible scheduling between Monday- Friday, 9 am- 5 pm with occasional weekends and evenings. To Apply: Please Submit a Cover Letter and Resume to Aviva Asher at millcreekfarmphilly@gmail with “Administrative Assistant” in the subject line. Application Deadline: January25, 2015 About A Little Taste of Everything - Mill Creek Farm A Little Taste of Everything (ALTOE) is a non-profit agency dedicated to increasing access to nutritious, affordable foods and providing food systems education for low-income populations in Philadelphia. ALTOE’s mission is put into action through the Mill Creek Farm (MCF). MCF is an educational urban farm located in West Philadelphia that is dedicated to improving local access to fresh produce, building a healthy community and environment, and promoting a just and sustainable food system. MCF is a small organization working to address these needs through food production and distribution and offering farm-based educational opportunities in West Philadelphia, specifically in the Mill Creek neighborhood. MCF works with volunteers and visitors, schools and other groups, individuals, high school interns, neighbors, customers, and community gardeners, to involve people in understanding food production and urban sustainability. MCF works for a more just world based in self-determination and equal distribution of resources and power. To these ends, MCF and its staff build relationships across differences and value accessibility and transparency in all areas of the organization. MCF believes learning should be action-oriented and experiential. Because of the small size of the organization, staff works closely on a regular basis to discuss many matters facing the organization in an effort to develop its capacity. In upholding the integrity of its values, staff members are accountable to one another, to the mission, to the board of directors, and to the community of Mill Creek. Read more about ALTOE- MCF at millcreekurbanfarm.org/content/opportunities
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