Helena Local CSA — Administrative Volunteer Job Description
Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture? Are you organized? Do you have good communication skills? Helena Local CSA is a 3rd party, multi-farm Community Supported Agriculture initiative that serves the Helena, MT area and we are looking for a part-time administrative volunteer who will provide administrative services in exchange for a 26 week produce and fun food share.
Hours: 5-10 hrs/week on average
Dates: February – December with flexibility; priority being the months of May through November
Duties include, with the help of other Helena Local CSA volunteers:
Maintain CSA membership: check P.O. box, update membership forms each season, keep track of shares sold, enter member information into spreadsheet or database, deposit checks
Maintain CSA email and communications/inquiries regarding membership
Perform annual nonprofit filing with MT Secretary of State & IRS 990-N form
Lead efforts to advertise CSA in newspaper/radio/Facebook/Craigslist
Organize CSA board meetings & prepare meeting agenda
Maintain CSA website/FB page/Twitter account
Place weekly CSA order over course of Summer and Fall share seasons (25-26 weeks total)
Help set up and break down the CSA pickup location each Tuesday during the Summer and Fall share seasons
Help maintain booth at Farmers Market to sell CSA shares in spring and late summer
Recruit volunteers to help with CSA tasks as needed
Skills required:
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Access
Knowledge of Gmail platform preferred
Knowledge of WordPress platform preferred
Knowledge of Square online sales platform preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lift boxes up to 40 pounds and move 8 foot folding tables preferred, but not absolutely necessary
Compensation:
26 week Produce and Fun food shares
To apply or for more information, send us your resume and a letter of interest and tell us why you want to be part of a growing local food movement! Email to hlcsainfo@gmail.com or mail to Helena Local CSA P.O. Box 1341 Helena, MT 59624 Apply by February 28, 2018.
