Job Opening: Value Chain Coordinator
Louisiana Central, in partnership with the Louisiana Small Scale Agriculture Coalition (LSSAC), is hiring a statewide position to work with our USDA Regional Food Business Center program. The Delta RFBC is a multi-year program funded by the USDA AMS and will include technical assistance and grants for post-harvest to final sale systems within the Louisiana Food System.
Although we are hoping to hire someone that will work out of our Alexandria, LA office, we are accepting applications from well qualified candidates for remote work within the state of Louisiana.
More details in the attachment or at the link to our careers page on our website.
Job Title: Value Chain Coordinator (for Louisiana Mid-Market Agriculture)
Reports to: Executive Director for Farm & Food (Louisiana Central).
Status & Pay: Salaried $78,000, depending on experience, full-time, exempt.
Benefits: Health Insurance, vision/dental insurance, HSA contributions, life insurance, generous and flexible
vacation and sick-time, professional development opportunities. A relocation stipend may be available.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday with some weekend and evenings required
Work locations/conditions: 1302 Murray Street Alexandria, LA (office) and some statewide travel for meetings,
events, workshops, farm/facility-visits, as needed; work is outdoors in all weather conditions with some operation of
tools and equipment up to 50 pounds, plus inside at a desk in an open office environment; year-round, some shifts
may exceed 8 hours as needed. Some out of state travel may be required. Remote from within Louisiana will be
considered for ideal candidates.
Job Duration: This position is grant funded for a 3.5 year term. Employment is based on performance and is not
guaranteed. There is a potential for extension depending on funding availability.
To Apply: Email your resume with any supporting documents you feel will help us understand your interest and
qualifications for this role to BNightengale@louisiana-central.com, with ‘VCC Application’ in the subject line. The
position is open until filled, we will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis starting immediately.
Job Summary: The Value Chain Coordinator, employed by Louisiana Central, and working collaboratively with
Louisiana Small Scale Agriculture Coalition (LSSAC) Steering Committee and Members, will be responsible for
developing and managing the Louisiana portion of the Delta Regional Food Business Center (DRFBC) activities,
primarily the Business Builder grant program. The Coordinator will be responsible for the following primary
activities: 1) providing/connecting farmers with the support and resources needed for the grant qualification and
application process, 2) establishing a network that incubates mid-market agricultural markets in the state of
Louisiana that primarily benefits small scale and small socially disadvantaged farms 3) collaborating with
aggregators/distributors to connect farmers to intermediated markets; 4) Manage the Louisiana DRFBC
requirements as outlined in the MOU with the DRFBC, adhering to all federal regulations as set forth by the USDA,
and the DRFBC project leadership 5) participate in the development of a regional collaborative network model that
positions the state’s mid-market value chain as a sustainable network that co-creates a food system rooted in equity,
justice, financial success for small farms, and climate resiliency. Plus other duties as assigned.