Community Alliance with Family Farmers

POSITION SUMMARY CAFF has grown in size over the past few years and refined its focus on communities of farmers we aim to serve.  This position will support staff and programs and provide direct engagement of Latino/a/é/x (Latinx) farmers, helping facilitate cross-team engagement and weaving together existing technical assistance through CAFF communications channels.  The position is situated in the Communications and Membership Team at CAFF and serves as Co-Director of that team and is responsible for ensuring outreach and technical assistance is both linguistically and culturally appropriate .  With strong facilitation skills and a collaborative leadership style, this position will work closely with Program Directors to resource their teams to better engage Latinx farmers in our four core program areas.  In 2020, after an extensive discussion and reflection process, CAFF affirmed justice and equity as a core value, and a commitment to better serve the needs of BIPOC farmers. In 2021, we developed and adopted a Racial Equity Action Plan, with a particular focus on growing our capacity to serve Spanish-speaking Latinx farmers. CAFF’s internal staff-led Justice & Equity Committee and  Las Semillas,  a staff Spanish-language peer-support cohort, have offered some organizational accountability and capacity in this work. We are seeking additional communications and engagement leadership to advance organizational changes. CAFF is headquartered in Davis, CA. This position is preferred in Northern or Central California, given trips to Davis and proximity to other CAFF staff but open to considering applicants from across California. Additional travel will be required throughout California to support staff.  We are concurrently hiring an Equity Associate Director who will also support this work. Please see the listing for that position at  caff.org/jobs-at-caff   MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to: % Time   —   Description 40%   –   Relationship Building & Latinx Farmer Accountability Support peer-to-peer learning structures (e.g.  Las Semillas ) to enhance individual staff capacity to serve Latinx farmers Cultivate strong, professional relationships with partners serving Latinx farmers in California Support landscape analysis of Latinx farmer-serving organizations with partners, including who is providing what support in particular regions of the state, how they are providing it, and where needs remain Contribute to and represent CAFF at relevant Latinx farmer events, e.g. Latino Farmer Conference, EcoFarm’s Spanish Language track, etc. Participate in and represent CAFF as part of any local or state working groups, committees, etc. focused on Spanish-speaking farmers Conduct individual relationship-building with Latinx farmers to anchor CAFF’s work in regions of the state (locations TBD, depending on other staff)  Support and enhance annual or bi-annual farmer listening and accountability process partnering with CAFF’s Policy Director and CAFF’s Equity Associate Director 40% – Communications Strategy & Assessment  Work across teams and program areas at CAFF to understand internal needs and resources needed to develop CAFF’s capacity to serve Spanish speaking farmers Collaborate with the Co-Director of Communications & Membership and Bilingual Communications & Events Manager to develop and improve effective, accessible, and culturally appropriate communications framework and tools for Spanish-speaking farmers and improve existing communications channels for English-speaking farmers Develop high-level strategic roadmap for Spanish language content: website, newsletter, social media, etc. Act as liaison between staff serving Latinx farmers and the Communications team to ensure effective collaboration, cohesive voice, content creation, storytelling, etc. 10% – California Small Farm Conference Collaborate with the Bilingual Communications & Events Manager to grow and enhance Spanish language track at the CA Small Farm Conference Serve on the Conference Planning Team, solicit speakers, panels, and subjects Partner-building and promotion of Spanish language track to a wider community Assist in hosting at least one Spanish-language event as part of the regional gatherings taking place on the final day of the conference  10% – General CAFF responsibilities Support fundraising for activities identified above and participate in additional fundraising activities Participate and contribute to organizational racial equity action planning discussions Participate in weekly CAFF all-staff meetings and two retreats or full-day all-staff meetings per year  Participate in local grassroots engagement efforts, including outreach and relationship-building with farmers in your local community Represent CAFF by participating in community activities and events as necessary Participate in other administrative tasks as needed  We know it’s impossible to convey every single task for a particular job in one job description. Our hope is that as we work together, and your role evolves over time, we can adjust your job description accordingly. QUALIFICATIONS  Education and Experience High School, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s Degree (a degree or emphasis in Chicanx Studies or Spanish language is a plus) At least 3 years of experience in communications-related work in an organization or institution Passion for food and agriculture issues and engaging underrepresented voices Demonstrated ability to create processes to advance justice and equity goals is preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  Strong facilitation skills Collaborative leadership style Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish, including strong experience communicating in conversational Spanish Experience with team building in a virtual/hybrid work environment Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and support diverse team members through your understanding of self, language, culture, and community Resourceful and able to perform a variety of organizational tasks with a creative approach to problem-solving  Flexibility to work independently, with minimal supervision, as well as collaborate with others in a team setting  Flexibility to work on a variety of projects, simultaneously  Proficiency with collaborative working platforms such as Salesforce, Dropbox, and Google Workspace  Familiarity with and enthusiasm about social media platforms: WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube Physical Abilities  Ability to sit for long periods of time working at a computer Ability to travel to different regions of the state CAFF’s policy is that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage those from diverse backgrounds and from historically underserved communities to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY CAFF has grown in size over the past few years and refined its focus on communities of farmers it aims to serve.  This position will develop trainings and processes for staff to build a shared understanding of the organization’s mission, vision, and core values and support staff in their efforts to build an anti-racist organization; this work includes efforts to serve an increasingly racially diverse farmer base, as well as advance conversations around racial justice with our white and Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) members. The Equity Associate Director will serve on the CAFF Leadership Team and work to support the implementation of our 5-year strategic plan and the transformation of organizational culture in alignment with our organizational core values and capacities.  This position will work closely with Program Directors to adapt programs to best support underserved farmers. The preferred candidate comes with experience supporting organizations through similar processes.  In 2020, after an extensive discussion and reflection process, CAFF affirmed justice and equity as a core value, and a commitment to better serve the needs of BIPOC farmers. In 2021, we developed and adopted a Racial Equity Action Plan, with a particular focus on growing our capacity to serve Spanish-speaking Latino/a/x/é (Latinx) farmers. Since that intensive process, many new staff have joined the organization, and CAFF needs to collectively hold a clear and shared plan moving forward. The position will facilitate CAFF’s internal staff-led Justice & Equity Committee as an organizational accountability structure and learning space, and support any other affinity or aligned internal spaces. The position will supervise the Bilingual Communications & Farmer Engagement Co-Director whom we are also currently hiring for — please see the listing for that position at  caff.org/jobs-at-caff .  The position is preferred in Northern California, given frequent trips to Davis and proximity to staff. Additional travel will be required throughout California to support staff and attend two annual in-person retreats.  MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to: % Time   —   Description 35%   —   Lead Organizational Implementation of Justice & Equity Provide overall leadership on justice and equity topics by facilitating ongoing staff learning through internal curriculum development and staff-wide trainings Provide ongoing support to Program Directors to implement justice and equity in team (program, project, initiative) plans Support audit of CAFF operations, policies, and procedures to uplift stated goals with the Human Resources Manager Bridge different perspectives and experiences within the organization to ensure organizational accountability and healthy communication across staff and teams Partner with Bilingual Communications & Farmer Engagement Co-Director to enhance Latinx organizational structures and processes to support staff  Supervise Bilingual Communications & Farmer Engagement Co-Director Provide support and allyship for Latinx staff in advancing the cultural and linguistic needs of Latinx farmers Lead fundraising for justice & equity-related projects and trainings at CAFF  35%   —   Facilitate Strategic Assessment, Planning & Partnerships Revisit existing Racial Equity Action Plan, update organizational survey, analyze survey, and share summary of findings Support assessment of partner technical assistance hub for Latinx-serving TA providers across the state Engage colleagues in other organizations in ongoing peer learning and mutual support around organizational equity work, as appropriate Conduct landscape analysis of Latino farmer-serving organizations with partners, including who is providing what support in particular regions of the state, how they are providing, and where needs remain Facilitate the organization-wide process for evaluating progress towards or changes needed on annual goals Support program directors with annual goal-setting and team planning activities, including how to best serve Spanish speaking farmers Lead development and design of CAFF annual report, in coordination with Communications and Fundraising Team 15%   —   Support Farmer Accountability & Engagement  Support and enhance annual or bi-annual farmer listening and accountability process, partnering with Policy Director Maintain and improve farmer compensation guidelines and practices Recruit, onboard, and support ongoing participation of Latinx farmers in organizational bodies (e.g. ad hoc committees, advisory committees, board of directors, etc.) for organizational accountability 15%   —   Participate in Organizational Activities Serve on CAFF’s Operations Team and Management/Leadership Team and lead the Program Facilitation Team and the Justice & Equity Committee Participate in quarterly program area team meetings (e.g. Farmer Services, Ecological Farming, etc.) Participate in weekly CAFF all-staff meetings and two retreats or full-day all-staff meetings per year  Participate in local grassroots engagement efforts, including outreach and relationship-building with farmers in your local community Assist in hosting at least one event as part of the regional gatherings taking place on the final day of the California Small Farm Conference Represent CAFF by participating in community activities and events as necessary Participate in other administrative and fundraising tasks as needed  We know it’s impossible to convey every single task for a particular job in one job description. Our hope is that as we work together, and your role evolves over time, we can adjust your job description accordingly QUALIFICATIONS Educational and Work Experience Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience At least 5 years experience working in a similar position, ideally with a nonprofit organization Experience working with farmers in sustainable agriculture, or related fields preferred Experience working in Latinx cultural communities is preferred Experience in mediation, conflict resolution, and building organizational accountability are preferred Demonstrated ability to create processes to advance justice and equity goals is preferred   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Leadership experience within a non-profit setting Experience with team building in a virtual/hybrid work environment Skilled at facilitating conversations around racial equity  Strong understanding of what racial equity looks like in organizational practice Strong attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational skills with an ability to handle competing demands Effective English language written and oral communication skills  Proficient in Spanish language written and oral communication skills is preferred Ability to work independently and remotely if necessary Strong computer skills, including above-average knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, and WordPress or similar Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and support diverse team members through your understanding of self, language, culture, and community Familiarity with and enthusiasm for social media platforms: WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube Willing to listen and able to maintain strict confidentiality Desired experience: Salesforce and Adobe Creative Cloud  Physical Abilities Ability to sit for long periods of time working at a computer Ability to travel to different regions of the state CAFF’s policy is that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation.  We strongly encourage those from diverse backgrounds and from historically underserved communities to apply. TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and sample of your work that you feel is relevant to this position with the subject line “Equity Associate Director” to jobs@caff.org by June 30, 2024 .   Reference requests will be made further along in the application process.