Announcement of opportunities with the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center

The Michigan State Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) is the lead organization for the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Centerwith network coordinators in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin (more information about the Center can be found below).

As one of the 12 Regional Food Business Centers Funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), this Regional Food Business Center will develop a grant program and regional network of dedicated technical assistance providers committed to promoting the sustainable success of agribusinesses and food businesses, with a focus on historically marginalized farmers and food business entrepreneurs.

To support the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center, CRFS will hire five new positions in early 2024. These positions will add the necessary strength and skills to develop its ability to connect available resources with food and agricultural entrepreneurs. businesses. All positions are remote friendly unless otherwise stated in the full position description.

Business Grant Program Director

The Business Builder Grant Program Manager will work with regional network coordinators develop and manage a fair referral program for food and agriculture business entrepreneurs, manage business portfolios in Salesforce and supervise the Grants Aid Specialist.

Applications by February 11, 2024.

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Grants Assistance Specialist

The Grants Assistance Specialist will provide grant writing support, training and other capacity building opportunities for food and farm business entrepreneurs throughout the region (IL, IN, MI and WI).

Applications by February 11, 2024.

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Manager of the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Center

This Research Administrator II position will oversee post-assignment and project management activities such as implementing a project management system, supporting coordination of activities and communication with partners and stakeholders, ensuring compliance and integration of deliverables and the management of the budget and contracts.

The application period for this position has closed.

Evaluation Specialist

The Evaluation Specialist will lead evaluation and monitoring activities for the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center, such as coordinating and implementing needs and/or landscape assessments, developing and implementing evaluation and monitoring tools, data collection, analysis and reporting, and collaboration with regional partners to establish and implement data governance practices.

The application period for this position has closed.

Michigan Food and Agriculture Network Specialist

The Michigan Food and Farm Network Specialist will provide Michigan-based network coordination, outreach, and equity business and technical assistance while also serving as part of the farm and food business development team at CRFS. Michigan residency required.

The application period for this position has closed.

If you have questions about the position or the search process, please contact the contact listed on each job posting in the Special Instructions.

Application materials must be submitted through careers.msu.edu Website.

About the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center

The Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center is dedicated to offering coordination, of a technical nature aidand capacity creating opportunities For small to medium-sized historically marginalized food and agribusiness entrepreneurs to support a more resilient, diverse and competitive food system. The Center for Regional Food Systems at Michigan State University (MI) coordinates the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center that is that consists of network coordinators – Chicago Food Policy Action Council (IL), Northwest Indiana Food Council (IN), Food Finance Institute of the University of Wisconsin System (WI), and the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Food Systems – WHERE I am looking to get a transformative, rather than transactions, getting closer. Learn more at glm-rfbc.msu.edu

Learn more at glm-rfbc.msu.edu

About the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS)

Michigan State University's Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) brings together the knowledge of diverse food system stakeholders with that of MSU faculty and staff to advance local roots food systems through applied research, education and outreach. Our work promotes a thriving economy, equity and sustainability for Michigan, the nation and the planet by increasing understanding and engagement with systems that produce food that is healthy, green, fair and affordable.

Learn more at http://foodsystems.msu.edu/

Support for the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center comes from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service Regional Food Business Centers Program. USDA's 12 regional food business centers support all 50 US states and territories and include all types of agricultural products produced locally or regionally.

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