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Network Coordinator at Roots of Change - Job Posting
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Roots of Change (ROC) is a non-profit organization that develops and provides resources to a network of leaders and institutions in California who agree to collaborate in pursuit of a sustainable food system by the year 2030. This network involves food producers, businesses, nonprofits, communities, government agencies, and foundations that share strategies, objectives, and a commitment to changing mental models, markets, and policies that shape the food system.

Description of Position

The Network Coordinator supports the work of the Director of Network Relations in the promotion and expansion of ROC’s network of individuals and organizations working for sustainable agriculture in California. Online responsibilities include working with network members to build content on the website, coordinating email data and content, creating network maps, and promoting ROC in online social networks.  Additional work includes coordinating volunteers who expand the network by collecting email addresses of new supporters at events. The Network Coordinator also supports the work of ROC’s other staff as needed.  This position reports to the Director of Network Relations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate with a wide variety of network members to edit photos, text and graphics and post to the ROC website; and to organize the content based on workgroups and initiatives.
2. Create network maps: post online surveys, conduct online research, follow-up with organizations and individuals; format resulting data; and generate, edit, and publish maps on website.
2. Coordinate email campaigns: edit and format submitted content; update and segment emailing lists; and track and report open and click-through, and contribution rates of various segments.
4. Promote ROC in online social networks: post content, respond to contributors, and recognize key supporters.  
5. Create a dashboard of key online metrics and generate a weekly report.
6. Coordinate volunteers who distribute flyers and collect email addresses of new supporters at farmers markets and sustainable agriculture events: contact, schedule and orient volunteers; organize recognition events; and coordinate printing and distribution of materials.
7. Coordinate distribution of print and electronic promotional material for distribution by other organizations.
8. Other responsibilities will be added depending on the evolving requirements of the position.


Skills & Qualifications

o    Bachelor’s Degree preferred
o    Excellent organizational skills; strong attention to detail; ability to stay focused in busy work environment
o    Excellent written and oral communication skills
o    Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and communities
o    Ability to take initiative and solve problems, and to work collaboratively with other staff members
o    Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments
o    Experience in online communities and social networks
o    Experience with on-line tools and applications, e.g. wikis, Salesforce, Constant Contact, Joomla or other CMS
o    Adept with Mac platform and with Word and Excel
o    Experience in non-profit work a plus
o    Experience with community organizing a plus
o    Ability to travel within California 4-5 times a year; ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends as required


Position location: Downtown San Francisco, 221 Kearny Street
Expected Start Date:  October 31, 2008
Salary:  Salary and benefits are competitive.

Please send cover letter and resume to Haney Armstrong at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and use Network Coordinator as the subject.

Submission Deadline: October 20, 2008  May be extended.

Roots of Change is a project of The Trust for Conservation Innovation (TCI).   Roots of Change/TCI is an equal opportunity employer.
 
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