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Agricultural Procurement Coordinator Nourish Colorado Denver, CO Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $69,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Client relationship development Attention to detail Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Please note: To be considered for this position, interested candidates must complete our application form (https://forms.clickup.com/9013769590/f/8cm6dbp-9613/MJZI2FKKT61RF0GVHD by July 3, 2026. The application includes submitting a resume, cover letter, and responses to a few additional questions. We will be conducting rolling interviews from mid-June through early June. Applications submitted only through Indeed will not be considered. About Nourish Colorado Nourish Colorado is a non-profit organization committed to increasing access to nutritious, local food and building a more equitable food system across Colorado. We conduct policy advocacy for systems change, manage programs that increase food access and support local producers, and work alongside community partners to inspire collective action. We hold many values sacred in our work; a primary one being building an organization that at its core is focused on equity. We work to establish practices and policies that advance multiracial and multicultural shared power in the food systems space specifically. We aim to do this throughout our organization - from who and how we hire, to where we bank, with whom we advocate, how we write grants and how close we hold our partnerships. We believe that traditional hiring practices have historically and systemically marginalized entire groups of people — including people of color, people from different socio-economic backgrounds, women, and people in the LGBTQIA+ community, to name a few. We believe that we are better as an organization when we work to deconstruct barriers and build a team that has authentic representation from diverse communities, backgrounds, and beliefs. Hence, we strongly encourage qualified candidates from those mentioned, as well as other marginalized communities, to apply for roles within our team. To learn more about our vision, values, and organizational commitments, please visit us at https://nourishcolorado.org/about/. Please read on and apply to join our diverse team of food systems and non-profit leaders and to help us do all this better.
Position Summary:
The Agricultural Procurement Coordinator plays a key supporting role in advancing regional agricultural market development and strengthening connections between producers and K12 buyers. This position supports producer engagement, coordination with Regional Agricultural Market Coordinators (RCs), supports regional farm to school bid development, and implementation of future systems such as a Farm Food Safety Verification Program. They will be on the road, providing hands on support to agricultural producers and maintaining relationships in partnership with the awarded Agricultural Association(s), and RCs. In time, they will also lead the coordination of producer engagement and promotional activities. The Agricultural Procurement Coordinator will help maintain strong relationships across Colorado's agricultural landscape while ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, and continuous improvement of program tools and resources. Immediate Expectations In the first six months of employment, attendance and active support of (six) Buyer/Seller events across Colorado will be expected, including assisting with logistics, producer coordination, support in content development, relationship-building, and day-of event implementation. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Buyer/Seller Coordination and Coordinator Prep (45%) Support design of Regional Coordinator (RC) training intensive in Spring 2027 Manage RFP process for Agriculture Regional Coordinators, in partnership with Senior Manager of Agricultural & Market Systems Collaborate with School Ops Manager on development and implementation of regional bids as needed Support design and implementation of Buyer/Seller events Maintain producer engagement after buyer/seller events Producer Engagement Coordination and Strategy (35%) Co-lead info-gathering process and engagement strategy for producers Coordinate with food hubs and aggregation partners to support producer participation Respond to producer inquiries and support relationship management efforts, while supporting the maintenance of the Colorado Wholesale Producer Database Coordinate with Senior Manager of Agricultural & Market Systems on sub awardee engagement and producer connections Documentation, Administrative, & Evaluation (10%) Support with development and updates of producer-facing materials, tools, and guidance documents Conduct research to support program development and continuous improvement Assist in tracking and identifying grant funding and training opportunities relevant to producers Accurately complete administrative duties (e.g., time tracking, expense coding, etc.) Track relevant deliverables on time Support development and distribution of yearly Producer Survey (include tracking responses) Cross-Program & Nourish Organizational Support (10%) Represent the program(s) at relevant tradeshows and conferences to promote the program(s) and extend brand recognition Collaborate with other Nourish teams and their producer networks to identify opportunities for merging and/or expansion Be available and responsive to program contractors, partners, Nourish Colorado staff, institutional contacts, and other key partners as needed Provide support, content and expertise for communications, marketing, and fundraising efforts Actively participate in at least one working group, committee, or coalition Participate in and actively engage with organization-wide monthly JEDI meetings aimed at fostering connection and belonging across Nourish Contribute to team-specific JEDI projects and initiatives, supporting the integration of equity and inclusion into day-to-day work Qualifications and Experience Knowledge of Colorado agricultural systems and local food value chains is required Has existing relationships with producers and/or aggregators in Colorado is required Experience working with multiple stakeholders within the food systems field Experience in providing training and technical assistance to producers, including program onboarding and ongoing support Understanding of and commitment to advancing equitable and nourishing food systems in Colorado Effective stakeholder communication and relationship-building skills Technologically savvy and organized Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to manage, organize, and analyze information Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to multitask and prioritize work efficiently Ability to manage multiple priorities and support cross-functional teams Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team-oriented environment Proactive approach to problem identification and resolution Ability to adapt and manage complex change Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively Sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds Commitment to Nourish Colorado's mission, vision, goals, and organizational values Nice to have: Bi-lingual English/Spanish General understanding of K12 meal programs Some experience with Canva or graphic design Experience working directly on a farm This position would ideally start on August 3rd, 2026 and is fully funded for one year. Extension of position is based on performance and available funding. Interested candidates need to complete this form by July 3rd, 2026. The form will ask for your resume and cover letter along with a few additional questions. We will be conducting rolling interviews from mid-June to early July. Nourish Colorado is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by state or local law.
Pay:
$65,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
