We are hiring a Community-Based Food Systems Research Scholar to work with a multi-partner team: North Carolina (NC) Cooperative Extension, the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS), and P1tLab. This team will be facilitating a community-led strategic planning process for a three-county region entitled Visioning Our Future: Bladen, Columbus, Robeson. The project is funded by the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. More information: https://localfood.ces.ncsu.edu/visioning-our-food-future/
This is a 16-month full-time position, with potential for renewal depending on funding. Primary responsibilities include leading community engagement; community-based research, assessment, and evaluation; and project management. This position will work under the direction of the NC 10% Campaign Program Director and other members of the project management team.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD or Master’s degree with at least 5 years of formal post-degree professional experience with concentrations in the areas of community-based food systems, sustainable agriculture, rural or community development, education, public health or nutrition, or related field.
Demonstrated experience in community-based participatory research.
To learn more & apply, please visit jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/165003
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, political affiliation, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Please see the job posting for information about how to request disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process.