Employment Opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of MIFMA to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals in its recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. MIFMA will observe and adhere to all employment laws, rules, and regulations established by State and Federal law.

Equity Statement

MIFMA is committed to advancing racial equity in the farmers market sector. For more information, review our intention statement at MIFMA.org/About/#Equity.

Applicant Information

Legal Name*

First Last

Preferred Name (if different than legal name)

First Last

Previous Legal Name(s), if any

Email*

Phone*

In the last 5 years, have you resided in a US state other than Michigan?*

Yes
No

Which state(s)?

Availability

If selected for an interview, would you be able to meet with MIFMA staff via Zoom videoconferencing the week of August 1-5, 2022 during office hours (9 AM to 5 PM) for up to one hour?*

Yes
No

Accessibility

I require accessibility accommodations to meet for an interview via web-based videoconferencing.

Please describe the required accommodations:

If selected for this position, what is the first date you would be able to begin full-time work?*

MIFMA staff is currently working primarily remotely due to internal COVID-19 protocols. However, staff members typically are expected to work in the office at least one day a week. Are you able to report in person to MIFMA's office on Michigan State University's campus in East Lansing, Michigan, and adhere to mask and safety protocols when doing so?*

Yes
No

MIFMA employees may be expected to attend in-person events and farmers market site visits, some of which may occur on weekends and/or outside traditional working hours. Do you have any significant restrictions on your ability to attend occasional work events in the evenings and/or on weekends?*

Yes
No

If yes, please describe these restrictions.

Short Answer Questions

At MIFMA, we value the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing. Please respond to the following position-related questions in 250 words or fewer.

Please tell us briefly about your approach to organizational financial management and, in particular, any experience you have managing nonprofit finances with a number of different funding sources.*

Do you have any supervisory and/or human resources experience that would inform your approach to this role (including confidential and/or sensitive conversations, supporting employee professional development, and employee benefits administration)? Please describe.*

MIFMA is committed to ensuring food access to all Michiganders and serving the farmers market sector in a way that is equitable and accessible, and that our work environment aligns with these values. Please briefly describe your experience navigating DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) or anti-racism topics in the workplace and how that would impact your approach to this role.*

File Uploads

Please upload the requested documents in PDF format.

Cover Letter*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 300 MB.

Résumé or CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 300 MB.

References

Please enter contact information for three professional references.

Reference 1 Name*

First Last

Reference 1 Email*

Reference 1 Phone*

What is your professional relationship to Reference 1?*

Reference 2 Name*

First Last

Reference 2 Email*

Reference 2 Phone*

What is your professional relationship to Reference 2?*

Reference 3 Name*

First Last

Reference 3 Email*

Reference 3 Phone*

What is your professional relationship to Reference 3?*

Background Check Disclosure*

I consent to a background check if selected for this position.

In accordance with our funding agreements, MIFMA performs criminal background checks on prospective hires. All background check results are considered in the context of the position and its responsibilities. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for employment. By checking this box, the applicant acknowledges this policy and consents to a criminal background check in the event that the applicant is selected for employment.

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