Secures the dates, facility and volunteers used for annual member sign-up sessions (generally 2 dates in Feb/March). The Coordinator's role is also to ensure a smooth and pleasant sign-up experience for members (e.g., contracts are preprinted and ready for members who have registered online; assigns numbers to new contracts; manages volunteers at each phase (new member training, payment, farm and distribution sign-up). Also responsible for delivering all signed contracts to the Treasurer at the completion of sign up sessions.
Coordinator must be in attendance at both sign-up sessions and attendance at monthly core meetings (especially Jan/Feb/March for planning purposes) is encouraged.
Oversees the entire distribution process on site @ Abundance (includes table set-up; weighing and box labeling; clean-up). Good organizational, decision-making and people skills necessary.
Works Thursday evenings (5:30-8:00); 6-7 distributions per season
Attendance at monthly Core meetings encouraged.
Contacts new members via phone or email within 3 weeks of season start. Answers members questions and offers assistance to address any confusion new members may be experiencing. Assists throughout the season with missed pick-up and payment reminder calls.
Attendance at monthly Core meetings encouraged.
Place reminder calls to members 5-7 days prior to scheduled farm shift. Gives exact date and time of scheduled farm shift and reminds members that they are responsible for finding replacements if they have a conflict. Works closely with List Manager and Farmwork Scheduler.
Attendance at monthly Core meetings encouraged.