LUCSA Coordinator

Written By Alex Poltorak

 Job Summary: 

The Urban Canopy is a diverse organization working on cutting edge issues at the intersection of urban agriculture and sustainable food systems. We are seeking a skilled LUCSA Coordinator to help support our vision: to create a sustainable and equitable food system by way of environmental stewardship, local job creation, healthy-living initiatives, and community building. 

The LUCSA branch plays a key role in achieving our vision by supporting farms and local food producers throughout the Midwest and in the Chicagoland area  with door-to-door multi-season CSA supplying members per season. As LUCSA continues to expand and Crew becomes more knowledgeable and experienced, we want to provide new opportunities for leadership. The LUCSA Coordinator will play a vital role in overseeing crew as they prep and pack each week, including overseeing the weekly prep/pack plan, receiving deliveries and setting up/breaking down the space. They will support the team with loading out vehicles for deliveries. Additionally, the LUCSA Coordinator will get to exercise their creativity by writing the weekly newsletter for our members.

Duties and Responsibilities (Urban Canopy vehicle provided):    

  • Manage LUCSA Prep/Pack operations

    • Prepare and maintain spaces for prep and pack operations

    • Manage inventory of goods and maintain quality assurance standards

    • Coordinate with vendors for receiving product and returning supplies

    • Problem solve last minute adjustments to share plans and help create resilient planning systems

    • Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices

    • Accurately pack meats into coolers for each delivery route of the week

    • Supports the team to ensure the efficient load out of vehicles each day that we have deliveries

    • Available to fill in for all LUCSA Crew member roles including prep/pack and transportation. (Coordinators are prioritized for filling in on operational roles, including taking routes)

  • Lead LUCSA Crew in prep/pack operations 

    • Effectively communicate with LUCSA Crew, including speaking, writing and active listening 

    • Able to give and receive feedback and constructive criticism from a variety of channels including Leads and Crew

  • Administrative responsibilities

    • Write the weekly newsletter that gets sent out to LUCSA members on Friday with information about what to be expected in the following weeks shares ( finding recipes, highlighting vendors, helpful tips or educational information, occasionally taking photos of products to feature on the newsletter or social media posts)

    • Computer efficiency (Squarespace, Google Drive, Gmail)

    • Printing/adjusting routing information pertaining to Prep/Pack operations (in the event a LUCSA Lead is absent)*

    • Communicating effectively with other LUCSA admin to coordinate completion of tasks relating to urgent routing adjustments or customer service issues (in the event a LUCSA Lead is absent)*

Qualifications:

  • Must have a valid driver’s license 

  • Be able to lift 50 lbs

  • Punctual, effective and clear communicator

  • Positive work ethic, able to work in a team and independently

  • Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle moderate amounts of uncertainty

  • Broader interest in sustainability and food

  • Comfortable working in a high speed environment and able to multitask multiple assignments with a high degree of detail.

  • Computer skills: Google Docs Suite and MS Office

Scheduling Information:

This year-round position constitutes 32 hours of work per week.

Additional Information: 

  • Wage ranges from $19.00 to $21.00 per hour.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) earned at a rate of 1 hour per 20 hours of paid work.

  • 401k plan options.

  • Maternity/Parental Leave after one year.

  • UC employees have access to free and wholesale food: includes surplus produce from our markets and CSA, and occasional product from our partners. 

  • Complementary Compost Club membership: home pick-up option available only if employee lives within our service area. 

  • Eligible for healthcare option with a $200 stipend. 

To Apply:

Go to theurbancanopy.org/careers to fill out the General Application form. Select LUCSA Pack Coordinator as the primary position you are applying for and attach a PDF resume. If you are seeking full time work, anticipate applying for multiple positions.  The Urban Canopy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Any questions about the process can be sent to careers@theurbancanopy.org.

Alex Poltorak
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