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Full-time position based in Santa Cruz County
$70,000 – $80,000 salary range + generous benefits
The Organizational Manager is a new position that will be an integral and highly valued member of the FoodWhat team. This role is responsible for the design and implementation of foundational business operations including human resources, information technology, risk management and general administration. This position reports directly to one of our two Co-Executive Directors. In terms of responsibilities, the role is designed to be filled by an experienced administrator with a strong Human Resources and administration background. This position works closely with the Co-Executive Directors to develop best practices, policies and procedures, and promote a positive work environment. The successful candidate will bring their love of systems and processes to our growing organization. This staff person will be centrally positioned to promote employee well-being and optimize overall organizational health. This role calls for a blend of strategic insight and hands-on execution of various HR and administrative functions. In terms of mindset, we are in search of an Organizational Manager who cares deeply about the well-being, liberation, and empowerment of young people in struggle and is called to contribute to these efforts by strengthening the core business functions of our organization. We value critical, innovative, and effective approaches to the body of work this person will be stewarding. To fill this position, one must stand out in terms of their reliability, accountability, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and follow through.
Working Here: FoodWhat is a vibrant and inspiring place to work. We value learning, joy, work-life balance, and fun. At the same time, we have a high bar of excellence. Working at FoodWhat is being part of a team that acts creatively every day to support youth in empowering, lasting and transformative ways. As staff you will be a part of real change and deep relationship building, connection to land and nature, and of course eat great food!
Our Mission: “Food, What?!” is a youth empowerment and food justice organization. At FoodWhat, youth engage in relationships with land, food and each other in ways that are grounded in love and rooted in justice. We provide meaningful space where youth define and cultivate their empowerment, liberation and well-being.
Who We Serve: FoodWhat serves struggling yet resilient youth who experience unequal access to critical resources. The youth in our programs are often at the margins due to poverty, trauma, educational barriers, economic injustice, foster care and/or criminal justice system involvement, housing and food insecurity, and compromised health. The majority of FoodWhat youth are Latine and come from farmworker families. On average, a third identify as LGBTQIA+.
FoodWhat is a pro-equity program. Women, Nonbinary, LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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