Farm Market Fresh Program Specialist (Wage) - #ARSH0254

Title: Farm Market Fresh Program Specialist (Wage) - #ARSH0254

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $25/Hr

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Division for Community Living partners with more than 60 community-based organizations that look to the agency for oversight and funding. Find out more about this exciting opportunity within DARS.

Job Duties:

The Division for Community Living within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), in collaboration with community partners, provides and advocates for resources and services to improve the employment, quality of life, security and independence of older Virginians, Virginians with disabilities, and their families.

The Division of Community Living is seeking a Farm Market Fresh Program Specialist (Wage) to conduct outreach and coordinate information and material dissemination to AAAs, WICs, farmers, and partner organizations for Virginia’s Farm Market Fresh program, also known as the Senior and WIC Farmers’ Market Program (S/FMNP).

Assist the Coordinator with the implementation of the program’s requirements and modifications by collecting and analyzing feedback from key stakeholders to gauge satisfaction and success. Provide technical assistance to new users for the electronic solution payment platform. Prepare statistical and narrative reports, as needed. Assist the Farm Market Coordinator with evaluating and measuring grant outcomes.

Driving a car is required to conduct monitoring duties in the field.

This is a wage (part-time) position and will work on average of 29 hours a week and can’t exceed 1500 hours during their employment year. This position does not include health insurance, retirement or leave.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience -

Knowledge of the food security issues related to the responsibilities of this position. Experience or training in health education/promotion, health/nutrition science, business management, public health, or related field. Valid Driver's License.

Skills/Abilities -

Skills in using a personal computer and a variety of office software and electronic platforms.

Demonstrated ability to organize work and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to collaborate with a variety of partners, manage multiple priorities, evaluate program operations, prepare statistical and narrative reports, analyze various types of information, and monitor programs.

Additional Considerations:

N/A

Special Instructions

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.