Employment Opportunities
at Women for Healthy Rural LivingWomen for Healthy Rural Living is growing! We are expanding our staff to meet the needs of our thriving organization and our vibrant community. We seek people with great passion, energy, and a strong commitment to a healthy future. Join our team– we value excellence, work hard, and have fun along the way.
Current Openings
Women for Healthy Rural Living is an equal-opportunity employer.
Women for Healthy Rural Living does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to hiring, and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Job Position: Experience Coordinator
Applications are closed for this position.
Job Position: Incredible Edible Milbridge (IEM) Coordinator – Part-time
Job Type: Part-time at 16 hours/week, with possibly more during the growing season
Overview
Responsible for overseeing Incredible Edible Milbridge to support programmatic goals and organizational mission. The IEM coordinator reports to the executive director and works closely with the chief operating officer and experience coordinator.
What You Bring
- Dedication to WHRL’s mission and values
- Deep commitment to strengthening WHRL’s work within diversity, equity, and belonging
- Demonstrated experience in people and program management
- Larger-scale gardening/farming experience
- Understand and embrace an organic approach to gardening
- Experience teaching or leading workshops related to gardening and food
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and emotional intelligence
- Professional and emotional maturity that demonstrates warmth, dependability, responsiveness, initiative, flexibility, and a good sense of humor
- Ability and motivation to work independently as well as within a team to plan
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize assignments and workload
- Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills
- Ability to stoop, bend, and lift weights up to 50 pounds
- Warm, personable, and approachable
- Ability to build strong working relationships with diverse partner organizations
- English fluency, Spanish a plus
If you don’t have all these qualifications, if you feel like you would be a good fit, please apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the seasonal garden staff for the greenhouse, Red Barn, and Milbridge Commons gardens
- Work closely with the IEM contractors and chief operating officer on the development and oversight of IEM budgets
- Collaborate closely with engagement coordinator and community partners to plan and execute IEM workshops and educational programming in schools and the garden
- Assist with any other projects as requested by the executive director
Pay: $20-$25 per hour based on experience and/or qualifications
Benefits
- Flexible work week
- Vision and Dental insurance (beginning 1/2024)
- Paid time off starts at four weeks (this includes vacation and sick days)
To Apply
Send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to apply@whrl.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled. The ideal start date is in November.
Job Position: Communications Coordinator – Part-time
Job Type: Part-time at 16 hours per week
Overview
The communications coordinator will create, manage, and maintain dynamic content for WHRL’s social media platforms, email marketing, and e-newsletters, focusing on engaging WHRL’s online audiences and building and deepening relationships while representing WHRL. The communications coordinator reports to the executive director.
What You Bring
- Dedication to WHRL’s mission and values
- Deep commitment to strengthening WHRL’s work within diversity, equity, and belonging
- College degree or equivalent combination of education/experience
- Minimum 1-year social media-related experience
- Experience writing and editing social, promotional, and informational material
- Proficiency with social media platforms, especially Facebook and Instagram
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and emotional intelligence
- Professional and emotional maturity that demonstrates warmth, dependability, responsiveness, initiative, flexibility, and a good sense of humor
- Experience with MailChimp a plus
- Video editing experience a plus
- English fluency, Spanish a plus
If you don’t have all these qualifications and feel like you would be a good fit, please apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee all social media outreach and integrate content with other communication mediums
- Create and implement social media strategy and content calendar in line with and communicating the organization’s mission
- Work closely with the team to develop social media campaigns that help to achieve organizational objectives
- Create and manage dynamic and thoughtful content in line with the organization’s mission via a range of media types (this process could include obtaining photographs, graphics, video editing, caption and content writing, and proofreading)
- Respond appropriately to questions and comments on our social media page in a timely and accurate manner
- Maintain a united and attractive aesthetic across multiple product lines with complementary images, videos, and text, actively reinforcing WHRL’s branding
- Monitor, analyze, and report on metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of social media outreach
- Research and stay up-to-date with social media trends and strategies
- Create monthly e-newsletters
- Assist with videography/photography as needed
- Assist with content for semi-annual print newsletters
- Assist with any other projects as requested by the executive director
- Participate in staff meetings, fundraisers, and more as need be
- Actively participate in training as required and needed
Pay: $18-$22.00 per hour based on experience and/or qualifications
Benefits
- Flexible work week
- Vision and Dental insurance (beginning 1/2024)
- Paid time off starts at four weeks (this includes vacation and sick days)
To Apply
Send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references. Additionally, in 250 words or less, tell us what you like most about Washington County and what you like least. Send all of these to apply@whrl.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled. The ideal start date is in November.