Volunteer Coordinator, Latino Farmers Cooperative of Louisiana, Inc, New Orleans, Louisiana

 Description

Oversees the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling of 
volunteer workers. Ensures that the activities of the volunteer workers meet 
the needs of the organization. May require a bachelor's degree in area of 
specialty and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. 
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. 
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a 
variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of 
creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. 



MISSION STATEMENT



Established in February 2008, we are demand-driven, grassroots nonprofit 
organization of emerging farmers, enthusiastic gardeners and conscious 
consumers who are working together to provide access to farmland, resources, 
education and training so members can grow healthy food in urban sustainable 
farms, create entrepreneurship and address the socioeconomic issues of the Latino 
community in Louisiana.



OUR GOALS



[1] To strengthen the capacity among Latino families in the area of food, 
urban farming and nutrition.



[2] To improve access to nutritious, affordable, traditional and ethically 
foods.



[3] To increase food security among low-come neighborhoods that lack full 
service food stores.



[4] To foster social and economic justice in programs and services.



[5] To support food and urban agriculture policies that promote local food 
production, processing and consumption.

 Requirements 

More than academic qualifications, we looking for students interested in 
social change, committed, and devoted to the project under his/her 
coordination. Person must be focus-oriented, a team player and motivated to implement 
urban agricultural programs as well as social programs that assist low-income 
Latino families in Orleans Parish.  He/she must have strong organizational 
and communication skills. A qualified candidate would have a passion for 
food, farming and the healing arts and the ability to empower underserved 
immigrants.

Work Study Pay Available

References from people who have done Short Term Missions with this 
organization before are available upon request. Submit "I Want to Volunteer!" to 
receive more information.

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