Community Farm Alliance

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Company Description Community Farm Alliance works to build a connection between rural and urban communities in Kentucky through leadership, collaboration, and grassroots democratic processes. Focused on advocating for family-scale agriculture, the organization strives to create a sustainable food and fiber system that supports economic prosperity, ecological balance, and access to nutritious food across the state. With a vision to enhance Kentucky’s economy, the alliance emphasizes the vital role of agriculture in fostering sustainable communities. Role Description CFA’s Kentucky Double Dollar Program Director is a senior program leadership position within Community Farm Alliance, providing strategic, operational, and compliance oversight for CFA’s largest statewide program. Kentucky Double Dollars incentivizes purchases of Kentucky-grown foods by participants in SNAP, WIC, and the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), increasing access to healthy food while driving direct sales to Kentucky farmers across farmers markets, community markets, farm stands, and retail outlets. The Kentucky Double Dollar Program Director serves as the single point of accountability for the successful, compliant, and fair implementation of KDD statewide. The position is funded through multiple federal, state, and private funding sources, including USDA GusNIP and Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF) awards. Experience and Qualifications · Familiarity with and connection to Kentucky's Local Farm and Food System · At least 3 years of experiences working with farmers and local food leaders · Experience working with low-income communities and fair program design · Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site programs, preferably in food systems, nutrition incentives, or community-based initiatives · Proven ability to manage grants, budgets, reporting, and compliance requirements · Familiarity with a CRM and/or work planning software, such as Monday.com. · Experience with Adobe Illustrator or other digital editing software · Experience with WordPress websites · Ability to travel independently 3 to 4 times per month in-state and 3 to 4 times per year out of state · Strong knowledge of SNAP, WIC, SFMNP, and/or USDA-funded program environments · Experience supervising staff and coordinating cross-functional teams · Familiarity with GusNIP, KADF, or similar federal/state funding programs · Ability to work independently without daily supervision · Ability to work remotely · Willingness to learn and adapt new systems and strategies