Food System Coordinator

Middlesbrough Environment City (MEC) is an independent charity that promotes healthy and sustainable living. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic coordinator to deliver a unique project. This role will be responsible for the delivery and implementation of a localised food system change, across a three-year project based in Middlesbrough.

The three key elements of this project will include:

  1. Creating healthy, nutritious sustainable food for all using local food, gluts, and food system surplus through an innovative model of community-led enterprise
  2. Strengthening a localised supply of sustainable fresh produce through supporting the development of new nature friendly food producers
  3. Supporting the development of a more localised nature friendly sustainable food system and resilient supply of local produce through infrastructure improvement and developing partnerships and networks with shared vision and common ground.

With a passion for a thriving, supportive and more resilient local food system, you will have the ability to motivate, provide inspiration and leadership to others. You will require excellent communication and organisational skills and a have commitment to healthy, sustainable and accessible food for all.

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