Community Food Systems Coordinator - HF

Food Security Coordinators support local food security initiatives in Gunnison Valley Colorado, with a primary focus on food distribution & access. Including; coordinating food rescue, weekly produce distributions, community gardens, cooking classes & healthy food access strategies that connect fresh, local foods to low-income & underserved households. Members will actively engage with low-income & other underserved audiences to increase access to, and consumption of fresh, nutritious food;

support individual & community health & self-sufficiency; help bridge age, cultural & socio economic gaps. Members also contribute to local food procurement & assist with new projects designed to expand healthy food access in the region. Members receive mentorship from staff experienced in education, marketing, development, local food distribution, food security & more. They attend regional conferences to expand professional networks, gain insight into the broader food and agricultural sectors.

Members also develop skills in community outreach & engagement to build partnerships & foster positive community relationships. As part of a multifaceted food systems organization, all members serving at Mountain Roots participate in “cross-pollination” experiences, rotating through various programs to gain broader exposure. Experiences may include regenerative agriculture, education, local food distribution, agritourism, community food security & volunteer engagement. Members also contribute to capacity building by improving organizational systems & develop innovative programs to better address rural community needs.

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Coordinate & lead local food distribution initiatives like; weekly produce distributions/food rescue Support local food procurement by collaborating with farms, food pantries & partner organizations Assist in design & implementation of projects that expand access to fresh, healthy, local foods Engage with low-income & underserved households to support access to nutritious food & promote self-sufficiency Build & sustain partnerships with community organizations working to address food insecurity in the Gunnison Valley Support & participate in cooking classes;

community gardens; agritourism & community engagement events that highlight local food systems/education Assist in volunteer coordination & community outreach Participate in rotational “cross-pollination” experiences across all Mountain Roots programs, including Farm to School. Transport participants & food in company vehicles (includes 15-passenger vans)

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Housing
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance
• Stipend
• Training

Car recommended.

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Environment
• Health
• Hunger

• Community Organization
• Medicine
• Public Health
• Environment
• Social Services
• Team Work
• Agriculture/Farming/Gardening

Ameri Corps State / National

Community Food Systems Coordinator - HF

01/18/2027 - 12/19/2027

Full Time

High school diploma/GED

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 54

COLORADO

English

From 09/25/2026 To 10/23/2026

Marisela Ballesteros
PO Box 323
Gunnison CO 81230

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