Food Access Coordinator; Seasonal

Position: 2026 Food Access Coordinator (Seasonal)
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance

Job Title:

Food Access Coordinator

Employment Status:
Hourly, Seasonal (Early May to Mid November). 32-40 hours per week

Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience

Location and Dates:
Candidate must be available to work all Wednesdays at the Downtown Bend Farmers Market (approx. 9:30am-4:00pm) from approximately June 17th to September 30th. Occasional evening and weekend hours will also be required.

Start Date:

Early May 2026

About HDFFA:
The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is a non-profit whose mission is to support a healthy and thriving food and farm network in Central Oregon through education, collaboration and inclusivity. We meet our mission by fostering relationships between producers (farmers, ranchers and food businesses) and consumers, increasing awareness of and access to food from our region, and cultivating community participation with local food.

We serve farmers, ranchers, food businesses, nonprofits and underserved families in the high desert region of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. We believe everyone deserves good food.

About this Opportunity

HDFFA is seeking a Food Access Coordinator to join our team for the 2026 growing season. In this role, you will coordinate and execute Veggie Rx & Fresh Harvest Kit programming across Central Oregon. The Coordinator will lead Veggie Rx recruitment and enrollment, spearhead ongoing outreach and engagement, conduct program evaluations, and deliver nutrition education. You will also manage the purchasing, coordination and distribution of Fresh Harvest Kit supplies across multiple sites throughout the season, ensuring smooth program operations.

This role includes setting up, staffing and tearing down the weekly Veggie Rx booth at the Downtown Bend Farmers Market on Wednesdays, where HDFFA has direct interaction with Bend Veggie Rx participants each week. You will work closely with HDFFA's Senior Manager of Food Access, as well as other Central Oregon food access leaders, community members, local farmers, healthcare providers, and partner organizations, strengthening access to healthy, locally sourced foods for the Central Oregon community.

Who we're looking for

You are passionate about improving food access for all Central Oregonians and want to support local farmers and ranchers, people experiencing food insecurity, and those living in rural communities in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties. You thrive on connecting with diverse communities, whether it's program participants, healthcare providers, local farmers or volunteers. You have experience translating nutrition, food preparation, and seasonal eating into clear, accessible programming.

You are a creative problem solver, with excellent communication, time-management, and organization skills which will allow you to effectively coordinate our Veggie Rx and Fresh Harvest Kit programming throughout the tri-county region.

Primary responsibilities and functions

General HDFFA Functions (10%)

• Maintain a working knowledge of the mission, vision, core values, food access programs and events of HDFFA
• Distribute HDFFA resources, including our 2026 Central Oregon Food Guide and High Desert Food Trail maps
• Maintain clear communication with HDFFA's Senior Manager, Food Access via weekly check-in meetings, as well as other staff as necessary via phone, email, and meetings
• Manage and staff HDFFA's regional farmers' market pop-up booths throughout the season, handling setup, teardown and offering interactive seasonal tasting experiences to engage patrons (~6 dates, will require some weekend & evenings hours)
• Attend and support the Fill Your Pantry farmers market, full day on Saturday, November 7th

Veggie Rx Coordination (45%)

• Aid in program recruitment and enrollment in all Veggie Rx locations
• Set up, tear down and staff the HDFFA Veggie Rx booth at the Downtown Bend Farmers Market on Wednesdays (approx. 9:30am - 4pm) from June 17th to September 30th
• Manage program accounting and administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, counting and recording market tokens or vouchers and conducting spot surveys at distributions
• Create and implement interactive nutrition activities at Veggie Rx market booths
• Communicate regularly with partner farms, distribution partners and HDFFA staff to coordinate the Veggie Rx Program and troubleshoot any issues
• Serve as a regular point of contact to participants to identify barriers and opportunities in program utilization and success
• Conduct regular check-in calls and implement text reminder system with participants
• Organize & lead Veggie Rx volunteers in partnership with HDFFA's Operations Coordinator
• Coordinate and organize Veggie Rx supplies and printed education materials for the season
• Attend 1-2 Prineville Veggie Rx distributions in Crook County (Saturdays, approximately 10:00am-2:00pm)
• Attend 1-2 Sisters Veggie Rx distributions at the Sisters Farmers Market (Sundays, approximately 10:00am-2:00pm)
• Administer post program surveys to…