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@kdc.coop. Subject line should include: “Cooperative Development Consultant position.” NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.   

Administrative Assistant

This administrative position requires significant team work, self-motivation, comfort working independently, and highly developed organizational, writing and  communication skills. Skillful at using Microsoft Office and Excel, and client  management data base programs. Experience and comfort with computer and web-
based communications. Experience with grant reporting helpful. Ability and comfort with juggling multiple assignments, set priorities, creatively problem-solve and multi-task.

Software: MS Word; MS Excel: Formulas; MS Outlook, Google Calendar; QuickBooks; and Data Base programs.

Communications and Administrative Support
  • Support prompt response to contacts/inquiries by coordinating with appropriate staff
  • Support quality service, responsiveness and positive presentation
  • Pick up mail at post box
  • Scan documents, file and manage electronic file system
  • Maintain KDC’s team calendar
  • Assist with travel arrangements, filing, record-keeping, data entry, and other requested support
  • Assist with KDC’s website & other social media-maintain news feeds, announcements & updates
  • Support and advance effectiveness of administrative systems to promote clarity, accuracy, efficiency, and utility
  • Abide by KDC Policies as detailed in the KDC Administrative Handbook
  • Complete other tasks as assigned

KDC Board and Team Support
  • Maintain minutes in staff and board meetings
  • Enable collaboration and effective board and staff meetings (e.g., schedule conference rooms & logistics)
  • Assist in the compilation of reporting data and documents for monthly staff reports and quarterly board meetings

Clients and Projects
  • Organize and maintain record and reporting systems and files in the cloud
  • Preserve and grow KDC’s impact by maintaining contact databases
  • Track and maintain client agreements, renewal calendar, and ensure terms are properly reflected in invoicing
  • Conduct research to support projects and consultant client work, as requested
  • Coordinate annual client evaluations

Grants and Contracts
  • Support grant and contract preparation and compliance
  • Manage due dates and requirements
  • Assist with reparation of reports for grants and contracts
  • Maintain compliance with grants, contracts and policies