Program Coordinator

Fair Share’s mission is to build resilient food communities by investing in farmers and empowering eaters. Through outreach and education, we are building toward a fair and equitable food system in which small-scale farms can thrive and all families have access to locally produced food.

This position will primarily support our Partner Shares Program and annual Bike the Barns event. The Partner Shares Program provides financial assistance to hundreds of limited-income households annually across the midwest toward the purchase of CSA shares. Bike the Barns is Fair Share’s largest fundraiser: a day-long bike ride featuring Fair Share farms, local food, on-farm activities, and live music.

Proceeds benefit Fair Share and the Partner Shares Program.

• Administer the full Partner Shares application cycle, from intake and eligibility review through enrollment and season close-out, including helping applicants identify CSA pickup sites and payment plan options
• Maintain detailed program documentation and participant files
• Lead program evaluation and reporting, drawing on program records to track outcomes and inform improvements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for applicants, participants, and farmers
• Process SNAP/EBT benefit payments in the office, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Build and sustain relationships with program partners, community leaders, donors and funders to expand program reach

• Support coordination & administration of Fair Share’s annual Bike the Barns event (September 19, 2027), including:
  • Registration and rider communication and support
  • Lead event volunteer coordination & recruitment
  • Assist with food vendor coordination and local food procurement
  • Support site logistics, event permits, and planning
  • Day-of event support and site coordination
• Support Fair Share staff with other events and outreach efforts as needed (i.e. farmer workshops/field days, conferences, program tabling, etc.)

• Support organizational email account management, merchandise order fulfillment, and other administrative tasks
• Support organizational communication and outreach
• Meet with staff supervisor weekly and attend regular staff meetings and trainings

Fair Share is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Fair Share encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

This position will remain open until filled. For priority consideration, apply by 11/2/26.