University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Working Title Buy Fresh Buy Local Program Coordinator II

Department Agricultural Economics-0828

Requisition Number S_250360

Posting Open Date 05/07/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 05/21/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska is a member-based marketing, promotion, and education program that has been working since 2006 to support our state’s farmers and ranchers and to connect consumers to Nebraska-grown food. We believe that local food is powerful and can improve our quality of life and Nebraska’s vitality.

As a Buy Fresh Buy Local Program Coordinator II, you will:

• Encourage the production, marketing, and purchasing of local foods through outreach, promotion, collaboration, and educational activities.
• Assist local food groups in forming cooperative businesses, which may include facilitation, providing resources, technical assistance, education, and referrals.
• Network and collaborate with staff and faculty on campus and external partners to increase local foods market share in both rural and urban environments.
• Educate the public about the benefits of local foods systems (economic, environmental, and social) and how they can access local foods.
• Seek and secure membership for the sustainability of the program.
• Secure grants to further the work of the program focused primarily on the Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska program.

Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as a Program Coordinator II.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace—it’s the place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with a university match

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in program communication and information coordination roles.
• Experience implementing and delivering educational programming.
• Knowledge local food systems.
• Experience must demonstrate excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (or similar programs).

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, or related field.
• Experience managing large scale projects.
• Experience with program evaluation.
• Experience with food cooperatives.
• Experience organizing events.
• Grant writing experience.
• Promotional/marketing skills.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $48,000/year minimum

How to Apply

Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

CJ Henry, chenry2@unl.edu

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes

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