KDC is Hiring!

Cooperative Development Consultant

KDC is growing and in need of a Cooperative Development Consultant. A successful Cooperative Development Consultant would have:
  • A strong interest/background in local food systems, cooperative business development, community organizing, and worker/immigrant rights.
  • 2-3 years’ experience working with social groups, including meeting facilitation and coordination, democratic decision-making, and mediation.
  • Ability to learn quickly and interest in developing a variety of new skills; able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
  • Willingness to engage with the cooperative members, the customers of the co-ops, and other individuals and organizations supporting the development of the cooperative businesses.
  • Superior organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated experience with written and oral presentation skills. 
Responsibilities will include:
  • Provide technical assistance to cooperative clients, including educational activities related to cooperative basics, governance, equity development, management, and administrative systems.
  • Coordinate process of legal incorporation and governance of co-ops with attorneys.
  • Perform market and feasibility studies, develop pro forma financials, and write business plans.
  • Assist with the preparation of grant proposals.
  • Attend meetings in the evenings and on weekends.
  • Support the various co-op committees and the development of the leadership of those members.
  • Collaborate with KDC Executive Director and team members in reporting to current funders.
  • Develop, review and assist in implementing marketing strategy with co-op members.
  • Assist in maintaining customer contact database/member information. 
Geographic Location: PA, NJ, DE and MD
Supervision: The Cooperative Development Consultant will report to the Executive Director. Ongoing weekly individual and group supervision will be provided.
Qualifications:
  • B.A. or M.A. level in Social Work, Sociology, Community Development, Business, or other related field.
  • Business development and entrepreneurial experience is preferred.
  • Experience with community organizing.
  • Experience with media and communications messaging a plus. 
Compensation commensurate with experience. Candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and cooperative development portfolio their full resume along with a cover letter that includes salary requirements by email to Peggy Fogarty, Executive Director, at jobs (at) kdc (dot) coop. Subject line should include: “Cooperative Development Consultant position.” NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.