Farm to Youth Network Coordinator

The mission of the Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) at Michigan State University (MSU) is to engage the people of Michigan, the United States and the world in applied research, education, and outreach to develop regionally integrated, sustainable food systems.

The successful candidate will serve as the Farm to Youth Network Coordinator and will collaborate with statewide stakeholders virtually and in-person to develop and grow partnerships in farm to early care and education (Farm to ECE), farm to school (K-12), and farm to institution spaces. They will work with CRFS staff and other stakeholders to create appropriate knowledge products, resources, and other creative forms of scholarship in a timely fashion for diverse audiences, including academics, practitioners, stakeholders, and the public. They will actively engage in outreach, including the provision of technical assistance, in farm to ECE, farm to school, and farm to institution, including collaboration with CRFS colleagues and/or external partners.

CRFS recognizes that racism in the food system is historic, ongoing, and systemic. As we collaborate with partners to advance food systems rooted in local regions and centered on food that is healthy, green, fair, and affordable, we emphasize racial equity as a foundation of our work.

The Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) unites the knowledge of diverse food systems stakeholders with that of MSU faculty and staff to advance regionally-rooted food systems through applied research, education, and outreach. Our work fosters a thriving economy, equity, and sustainability for Michigan, the nation, and the planet by increasing understanding of and engagement with systems that produce food that is healthy, green, fair, and affordable. Learn more at http://foodsystems.msu.edu/. 

Find the full position description, qualifications, and required application materials on our website and on the Careers.msu.edu job posting # 1008512. 

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If you have questions about the position or search process, you may contact May Tsupros at tsupros1@msu.edu.