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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. 
Clients and Projects
  • 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.
  • Attend client meetings in the evenings and on weekends (20% of time).
  • Support the various co-op committees and the development of the leadership of those members.
  • Develop, review and assist in implementing marketing strategy with co-op members.
  • Provide quality service, responsiveness and positive presentation.
  • Coordinate annual client evaluations.
Grants, Contracts and Finances
  • Assist in preparing documents for monthly staff reports and quarterly board meetings.
  • Preserve and grow KDC’s impact by maintaining customer contact database/member information.
  • Organize and maintain record and reporting systems and files in the cloud.
  • Support prompt response to contacts/inquiries by coordinating with appropriate staff.
  • Support grant and contract preparation and compliance.
  • Assist with preparation or reports for grants and contracts managing due dates and requirements.
  • Invoice clients by funded project.
  • Assist the bookkeeper with bills and payroll.
  • Complete other tasks as assigned.

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. Applications received on a rolling basis. Subject line should include: “Cooperative Development Consultant position.” NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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Keystone Development Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate on any basis including sexual
orientation, race, creed, color, religion, gender identification, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or familial status.