If you love connecting people to Montana-grown food and have a passion for helping Montana food and farming businesses thrive, this job is for you.
We’re hiring a Local Food Coordinator for the Northwest region of Montana (Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Lincoln and Sanders counties).
** Applicant must be based in Flathead county.**
Abundant Montana is the go-to resource for local food in the state. Using a revenue-driven product and services model, Abundant Montana is growing a more resilient and reliable Montana food system by: (1) building the consumer demand for Montana-grown food, (2) building in-state market channels for Montana food and farm businesses, and (3) building knowledge and relationships so communities can design local food systems that work for them.
Our team of four (4) Local Food Coordinators live in communities across Montana and engage directly with consumers, producers, and community stakeholders. Their objectives are to (1) build consumer knowledge and appreciation for Montana-grown food, (2) add Montana-grown food producers and retailers to Abundant Montana’s Find Food and Farms Map, and (3) generate leads to help Montana producers build their in-state sales by using Abundant Montana’s marketing technical assistance, business-to-business connections, and promotional support services. This position will work closely with the Sales Manager, to whom the Local Food Coordinators will hand off sales leads, and will report to the Director of Community Partners and Sales.
Application review in process now. The NW position is open until filled.