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-Part Time Social Media Assistant 

-Grant Writer F/T

-Finance Officer F/T

-Social Service Coordinator F/T

-Climate Justice Organizer F/T

To apply for any position, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.  

 Job Title: Part-Time Social Media Assistant – Nonprofit 

Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Part-Time Social Media Assistant to join The Farmworker Association of Florida. As a crucial member of our team, you will be responsible for leveraging your programming expertise to enhance our social media presence, create content and support our mission-driven initiatives. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the nonprofit sector and possess strong technical skills, we invite you to apply. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Social Media Application Development: 

  • Develop and maintain social media applications that align with FWAF‘s goals and enhance our online visibility. 

  • Collaborate with internal teams to understand the organization’s messaging and incorporate it into social media programming. 

  • Integration with Social Impact Metrics: 

  • Implement features that allow for the tracking and reporting of social impact metrics. 

  • Engage with data analytic software to ensure accurate and meaningful reporting of FWAF’s achievements. 

  • Community Engagement: 

  • Design and implement features that encourage community engagement and participation on social media platforms. 

  • Foster an online community that reflects FWAFs values and objectives. 

  • Accessibility and Inclusivity: 

  • Ensure that social media applications are accessible to diverse audiences and align with inclusivity principles. 

  • Implement features that promote accessibility and inclusivity in the online space. 

  • Collaboration with Volunteers: 

  • Work closely with volunteers involved in social media initiatives, providing guidance and support. 

  • Foster a collaborative environment that encourages the sharing of ideas and skills among team members. 

Requirements: 

  • Technical Skills: 

  • Any experience with social media APIs and third-party libraries. 

  • Proficient in Word Press 

  • Passion for Nonprofit Causes: 

  • Demonstrated interest in and understanding of nonprofit missions and values. 

  • A commitment to using technology for positive social change. 

  • Problem-Solving: 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on addressing challenges relevant to nonprofit organizations. 

  • Communication: 

  • Excellent communication skills to effectively convey the organization’s message through social media platforms. 

  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. 

  • Flexibility: 

  • Willingness to adapt to the unique needs and challenges of a nonprofit environment. 

Schedule: 

  • Part-time position with flexible hours, approximately 30 hours per week with the option of being remote.  

How to Apply: 

  • Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter expressing their interest and alignment with FWAF’s mission to info@floridafarmworkers.org with the job title in the subject line. 

Application Deadline: 

We encourage women, people of color, and/or candidates with farm work experience or from a farmworker family to apply. We will provide training support to the person hired for this position. 

The Farmworker Association of Florida 
FWAF is a 40-year-old, grassroots, non-profit, statewide, membership organization with offices in Central and South Florida. The mission of the organization is to build power among farmworkers and low-income rural communities to respond to and gain control over the social, political, economic, workplace, health, and environmental justice issues that impact their lives. Over the decades, our work for and with farmworkers, rural immigrant, and people of color communities has established our reputation as a force for lifting the voices of marginalized people to speak truth to power. We work in collaboration with others through coalitions, alliances, networks and cooperation to strive for deep structural and institutional change and justice. Join us in leveraging the power of social media programming for positive change and contribute to advancing FWAF’s mission in the digital space! 

 
Website: http://www.floridafarmworkers.org/ 

 

Grant Writer Full Time

 

Job Description: 

The Grant Writer position primary responsibilities include:
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Write proposals to private foundations and government sources to secure resources for the organization.
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Write reports to funding sources to report work performed during the grant period.
 Keep up with all grant and report deadlines.
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Build and maintain relationships with funders.
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Research new funders.
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Develop new projects and budgets with other staff members.
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Work with the Accounting team and Administrator on budgets, expenditures/payments, and reporting.
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Explore possibilities for joint proposals with allies and partners.
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Communicate with other staff members about their work and their communities.
 Monitor advancement on grant deliverables.
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Stay informed about issues impacting farmworker communities.
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Keep grants management list updated.
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Participate in periodic administrative team meetings. 

Responsible for maintaining funding for 95% of the annual operating budget 

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess all or most of the following skills:

 Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, marketing, business, or other related field
 3-5 years’ experience writing grants for a non-profit organization
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Strong written and oral communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other basic technology skills
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Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
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Ability to work flexible schedule
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Ability to travel to different parts of the state, and occasionally nationally for meetings
 Keen interest in and commitment to social, economic, and environmental justice
 Knowledge of farmworker & immigrants’ rights issues a plus
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Experience working in a grassroots, community, or labor organizing organization a plus
We encourage women, people of color, and/or candidates with farm work experience or from a farmworker
family to apply. 

e will provide training support to the person hired for this position. 

Salary: to-be-determined, includes benefits 

Location: Apopka, Florida.  Remote in Florida considered with travel to Apopka Office.  

 

Finance Officer

  1. POSITION SUMMARY

Ensure an accurate, efficient and timely accounting and financial management and reporting system.  Manages the Association’s accounting functions, practices, procedures, and reporting in accordance with OMB policies and GAAP accounting principles.  Assists with risk management oversight and manages investment liaison activities and fund accounting. Lead compliance with standards and policies.  

  1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

 A.    Finance

 Develop, implement, monitor, and modify, as necessary, the financial control system to provide for accurate and timely analysis and reporting, as well as controls over financial transactions.

 Oversee financial aspects of the   Association, including all aspects of the financial system.

 Design and implement financial systems that improve the financial information flow and analysis.

 

Develop and implement financial programs that assist in the retrieval of pertinent and accurate information and minimize costs.

 

Prepare and deliver financial reports to the General Coordinator for approval.  Review approved financial reports with the finance and audit committees, other team members, donors, nonprofit, and federal and state agencies as required.

 

Develop, implement and monitor a system to provide for the best utilization of cash flow to maximize investment performance.

 

Consult with the General Coordinator to ensure sound fiscal decisions are made

Serve as staff to the Association’s finance committee and serve as interface with consultants.

 

B.              Accounting

 

Develop, implement, monitor, and modify, as required, standard accounting policies and procedures for the Association and the individual funds.

 

Develop, implement, and maintain programs, policies, and procedures that ensure the consolidation and coordination of accounting systems.

 

Develop, implement, and modify as necessary a budgetary process which includes the development of accurate and timely budgets for periodic monitoring and reporting as required.

 

Develop, implement, and oversee the accurate and timely generation of financial statements including available-to-spend balances

 

Prepare all balance sheet reconcilations.

 

Develop and prepare non-accounting reports and analyses.

 

Review financial aspects of grants and gifts from donors.

 

Distribute annual 1099 forms at year-end.

 

Develop, implement, and maintain programs and procedures in the area of Accounts Payable, including administrative expenses and grants payable/receivable.

 

Develop, implement, and maintain programs and procedures to support the budgeting for and implementation of ongoing payroll functions

 

Prepare for and coordinate the annual audit; serve as staff for audit committee.

Perform other tasks as assigned for the successful operation of the Association.

 

C.  Regulatory Filings and Taxes

 

On a timely basis, review and prepare all tax forms including the 990, UCT-6 and the 941 payroll tax return, annual Florida solicitations report.

Develop, implement and monitor systems which provide sufficient information to appropriately account for reporting any necessary federal, state and local taxes and any other governmental reporting requirements

 

D. Investment Activity

 

Serve as liaison between the Association investment committee and investment consultants.

Attend meetings with investment managers regarding investment makeup and performance levels.

Review investment changes to investment committee and facilitate changes once approved.

 

E.     Human Resources, Benefits and Payroll

 

Maintain payroll budget allocations worksheet, track paid time off, reconcile payroll deductions and ensure compliance with the Association’s benefits program and annual employee W-2.

 

F.  Grants

 

Works with the grant writer to create program and project budgets, oversees grant spending, meets regularly with General Coordinator and Grant Writer, prepares financial and budget reports for funders alongside the grant writer. 

 

G. Other

 

As part of the management team, contribute to and help develop/implement the Association risk management system.

 

  1. REPORTS PREPARED

 

Association consolidated financial reports as requested by the General Coordinator or the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Investment Committee and Audit Committee.

Monthly management and program finance reports

Consolidated annual budget, Activity Budgets and Project Budgets, Government reports

Develop reports in support of Grants Manager or Administrator.

Other related reports as required

 

 

  1. INTERFACE

 

Internal:      Must positively interface with all staff members, Board of Directors and volunteers.

 

External:      Must maintain positive interface with grantees, donors, bankers, lawyers, insurance company representatives, auditors, agencies, consultants, and current / potential stakeholders within the community

 

  1. POSITION DIMENSIONS

 

Number of employees directly supervised:  To be determined

Number of employees indirectly supervised:  To be determined

Note:     The Farmworker Association of Florida, Inc. reserves the right to modify this position profile at any time.  The Farmworker Association of Florida, Inc. is an at-will employer.  This position profile does not represent a contract.

 

Job Requirements

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/Business Administration or related field; a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting or a combination of education and experience.   Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Solid PC skills, including financial accounting system experience, spreadsheet and word processing software. Familiarity using accounting and/or database software helpful.  Bilingual or multilingual abilities a plus. but not required.

 

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general reference periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, government regulations, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence, as well as presentations and articles, using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management of own organization or outside organizations, public groups, and/or members of governing Boards.

 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate interest and percentages.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk and hear; use hands to finger or grasp; and is subject to repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, or stand; reach with hands and arms; and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not subject to substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

 

 CLIMATE JUSTICE ORGANIZER

Do you want to be an agent for positive change in farmworker and rural communities in Florida?
Fight for climate and environmental justice for those who have least contributed to but are most
vulnerable to the effects of climate change? 

To address the underlying systemic issues in
agriculture that harm both farmworkers, food consumers (i.e. all of us), and our climate? The
Farmworker Association of Florida (FWAF) is looking for a responsible, committed,
motivated, experienced and passionate leader for the position of Climate Justice Organizer. 

The Farmworker Association of Florida is seeking applicants for a Climate Justice Organizer
position to help support the strategic vision and implementation of our Climate, and
Environmental Justice Campaign in Central Florida. Candidates who are committed to climate
and environmental justice, agroecology and food sovereignty, and a Just Transition centering
frontline farmworker communities to build a movement for a more just and sustainable economy
are encouraged to apply. 

The Climate Justice Organizer will help move this platform forward
into implementation through outreach, education, campaign development and oversight,
leadership development, and youth and community organizing. We are looking for a candidate
who demonstrates excellent organizing, strategic, leadership, advocacy and collaborative skills,
including public relations, team building, and community outreach. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate information, communication, relationships, and processes to advance the Climate
and Environmental Justice Campaign 

 • Develop relationships among community members and among ally and partner organizations 

• Conduct outreach, education and community member and youth organizing 

 • Train leaders on climate and environmental justice within the practice of agroecology and the
vision of the food sovereignty movement 

• Build capacity of community members’ and youth leadership to advocate and give testimony
on their own behalf 

• Support the development and implementation of political education curricula 

• Support the development of narrative strategies and sharing of communications related to the
Climate and Environmental Justice Campaign. 

• Advance the efforts to support and advocate for policies for a Just Transition 

 Qualifications: 

 • Experience in grassroots or labor organizing around climate, racial, and/or economic justice
Climate Justice Organizer 

• Demonstrated understanding of climate, environmental justice, farmworker, immigrant,
labor, other social change issues 

• Well-developed critical thinking, time management, and leadership skills 

• Organized, self-starter, highly motivated, ready to take initiative to grow
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead community meetings 

• Bilingual English/Spanish; excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills in
English and Spanish 

 • Ability to develop positive working relations with diverse ethnic and cultural communities 

• A deep commitment to supporting, amplifying and following frontline leadership
• Willing to work flexible hours, and to work nights and weekends when needed 

 • Personal transportation and good driving record; flexibility to travel in Central Florida and
occasionally to other areas of the state 

• Technological skills, including familiarity and expertise in working with Microsoft 365:
Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, as well as Zoom, Social
Media, Texting, WhatsApp, and other relevant tools. 

 • Significant skills in using digital organizing platforms. 

We encourage women, people of color, and/or candidates with farm work experience or from
a farmworker family to apply. We will provide training support to the person hired for this
position.

The Farmworker Association of Florida
FWAF is a 40-year-old, grassroots, non-profit, statewide, membership organization with offices
in Central and South Florida. The mission of the organization is to build power among
farmworkers and low-income rural communities to respond to and gain control over the social,
political, economic, workplace, health and environmental justice issues that impact their lives. 

 Over the decades, our work for and with farmworkers and rural immigrant and people of color
communities has established our reputation as a force for lifting up the voices of the
marginalized people to speak truth to power. We work in collaboration with others through
coalitions, alliances, networks and cooperation to strive for deep structural and institutional
change and for justice.
Website: http://www.floridafarmworkers.org/
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to
Nezahualcoyotl Xiuhtecutli at neza(at)floridafarmworkers.org. 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other
related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

 
 Job Description: The Grant Writer position primary responsibilities include:  Write proposals to private foundations and government sources to secure resources for the organization.  Write reports to funding sources to report work performed during the grant period.  Keep up with all grant and report deadlines.  Build and maintain relationships with funders.  Research new funders.  Develop new projects and budgets with other staff members.  Work with the Financial Officer and Administrator on budgets, expenditures/payments, and reporting.  Explore possibilities for joint proposals with allies and partners.  Communicate with other staff members about their work and their communities.  Monitor advancement on grant deliverables.  Stay informed about issues impacting farmworker communities.  Keep grants management list updated.  Participate in periodic administrative team meetings. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess all or most of the following skills:  Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, marketing, business, or other related field  3-5 years’ experience writing grants for a non-profit organization  Strong written and oral communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other basic technology skills  Bilingual English/Spanish preferred  Ability to work flexible schedule  Ability to travel to different parts of the state, and occasionally nationally for meetings  Keen interest in and commitment to social, economic, and environmental justice  Knowledge of farmworker & immigrants’ rights issues a plus  Experience working in a grassroots, community, or labor organizing organization a plus We encourage women, people of color, and/or candidates with farm work experience or from a farmworker family to apply. We will provide training support to the person hired for this position. Salary: to-be-determined, includes benefits Location: preferred location – Apopka. Other potential locations – Pierson, Fellsmere, or Homestead/Florida Cit

JOB OPENING: Social Service Coordinator – Full time

 

Farmworker Association of Florida headquarters – Apopka, FL 

 

The Farmworker Association has a position open for a Social Service Coordinator to work full time in our Apopka, Florida office.  This person will provide intake, assessment, and assistance for a variety of social service programs to the local farmworker and rural community and their families.   This includes SNAP (food stamps) applications, Medicaid applications, screening for direct financial aid, and other various social service programming referrals.  The position can include assistance with coordinating community service workers and volunteers in office tasks and assisting the receptionist. 

 

Required Qualifications:

·        Spanish language skills – written and verbal

·        Knowledge of and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and basic internet skills

·        Data Entry

·        Knowledge of the farm working community and their unique needs

·        Familiarity with social service programs, government, and nonprofit

·        Reliable Transportation

 

Desired Qualifications:

·        Minimum two years of experience working in an office environment

·        High School Diploma

·        Flexibility and adaptability to assist with other projects and needs of staff and the community, including event assistance and planning, helping coordinate volunteers and community service workers

·        Interest in learning about social and farmworker justice issues

 

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] or mail to Farmworker Association of Florida, 1264 Apopka Blvd., Apopka, FL 32703          

 

About the Farmworker Association of Florida:

 

Mission and Vision

The Farmworker Association of Florida’s long-standing mission is to build power among farmworker and rural low-income communities, to respond to and gain control over the social, political, economic, workplace, health, and environmental justice issues that impact their lives.

Our guiding vision is a social environment where farmworkers’ contribution, dignity, and worth are acknowledged, appreciated, and respected through economic, social, and environmental justice. This vision includes farmworkers being treated as equals, and not exploited and discriminated against based on race, ethnicity, gender, or immigrant or socioeconomic status.

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