Food Security Infrastructure Grant Coordinator- Contractor

Food Security Infrastructure Grant Coordinator- Contractor - (250002TX)

Description

 

Who We Are:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

 

Who We Are as an Employer:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

 

Description:

MDAR: The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources mission is to cultivate a robust and equitable agricultural economy, promote a safe and resilient food system, and preserve a healthy environment for Massachusetts farmers, animals, and consumers.

 

The Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) Program is a large grant program serving all sectors of the food system in Massachusetts – producers, processors, distributors, and markets. It was created to strengthen the Massachusetts food system and ensure that individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth have access to food, with a special focus on food that is produced locally and equitable access to food. In fiscal year 2025, there were 162 awards totaling over $24 million dollars.

 

The Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) Coordinator will support the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources’ Division of Food Security to administer the grant program. The Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day aspects of the program as well as work on long term projects related to data analysis, evaluation, and communications. The Coordinator will also be expected to conduct site visits to ensure funded projects are progressing, confirm organizations are complying with grant requirements, and build relationships with different food system actors. The Coordinator will assist the FSIG Program Manager and Division Director with grant program management.  

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with outreach and maintaining regular contact with grant applicants and recipients via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
• Work with grant recipients to ensure reporting and grant requirements are being met.
• Provide any needed support with the contracting process between the grant recipients and the Commonwealth. Tasks can include drafting contracts and helping recipients complete required documentation.
• Review project expenditures (such as vendor invoices submitted by grant recipients) to ensure expenditures are allowable, within the grant award budget, and that the documentation/justification is sufficient.
• Coordinate and conduct site visits to ensure compliance with grant and contract terms.
• Attend regular meetings with the Division of Food Security staff to keep the team updated on tasks and collaborate on Division projects as needed. Examples of Division projects include supporting the development of a newsletter and maintaining a database.
• Support the grant review process as needed. Tasks can include organizing application materials, reviewing applications, note taking during review meetings, and answering questions from applicants.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Quantitative skills and an understanding of budgets.
• Ability to collaborate with a team as well as work independently.
• Ability to travel to different sites throughout Massachusetts.
• The ability to work with large data sets.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with awards and contracts.
• Friendly and supportive demeanor.
• Knowledge of food systems and food supply chains.
• Experience working on a large grant program.

 

This position is a contractor role, limited to 1,800 contract hours for one year, and is not eligible for benefits, with the exception of earned sick leave. The hourly rate includes an additional $2.68 per hour as compensation in lieu of benefits.

This is a contracted position through April 2026, with the opportunity for extension based on performance and program needs.

 

Qualifications

 

Comprehensive Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

 Official Title: Program Coordinators

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-225 Turnpike Road-Southborough

Job

: Administrative Services

Agency

: Department of Agricultural Resources

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

: Mar 27, 2025, 6:15:45 PM

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 30.00 - 35.00 HourlyIf you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Gabriella Knight - 6176261282Bargaining Unit: NonConfidential: NoPotentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes