Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A safe and welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg’s mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community. In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Summary of Position: This position’s primary leadership for Augsburg’s food justice and food access initiatives. This includes oversight of Campus Kitchen and Campus Cupboard programs and developing the leadership of the students who run them. The work of this position, addressing food insecurity by increasing access to healthy affordable food on campus and in surrounding communities. This position is also responsible for , supporting curricular and co-curricular opportunities related to food justice, and collaborating on place-based food initiatives with community partners.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES
General oversight of Augsburg food initiatives

• Lead campus-wide strategic planning and conversation around food issues
• Manage annual budget, partner with Institutional Advancement for donor fundraising.
• Develop case statements and write grants for food initiatives as opportunities arise.
• Supervise Food Justice Program Associate, and full-time AmeriCorps VISTA member, and graduate student interns who work on food initiatives.
• Other duties as apparent or assigned.

Campus Kitchen program

• Supervise, train, and mentor 8-12 paid Augsburg student employees and interns each semester.
• Create and implement leadership development opportunities, teach program management and community building skills.
• Recruit volunteers and oversee program logistics including supplies, transportation, food safety, student and community partner schedules, etc.
• Support program operations, cover staff shifts as necessary.
• Manage existing community partner relationships and actively pursue other connections and opportunities with local food networks.
• Obtain food safety certification and ensure that all staff and volunteers are up to date on food safety rules.

Place-based food justice work

• Participate in the Cedar-Riverside Neighborhood Food Initiative by collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and community partners in projects that advance food justice in our neighborhoods.

Student success food access initiatives

• Lead efforts to expand students’ access to healthy affordable food via the Campus Cupboard student food shelf and Augsburg’s SNAP benefits referral program.
• Manage co-curricular and community learning opportunities in the Food Lab, in partnership with academic departments
• Represent Augsburg in state-wide and city-wide college food access working groups.
• Support other Sabo Center civic and community engagement programs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and adapt Campus Kitchen and other Sabo programs in collaboration with staff, students, and community partners
• Train, present, and lead workshops on Sabo Center work and related institutional commitments (e.g., civic and community engagement skills)
• Represent the Sabo Center and food initiatives at SOAR, in classroom presentations, and other events that educate students.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Sedentary work for long periods of time.
• Regular computer and phone use.
• Frequent driving within the metro area.
• Requires valid MN driver’s license required) to travel locally within the Twin Cities area.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 25/lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in food access work, community engagement, relationship-building, and program coordination required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail, accurate and precise record keeping and communication.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment
• Ability to build cross-cultural and cross-generational relationships both on campus and with community partner organizations
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to organize workflow and manage projects
• Ability to reason/analyze; maintain confidentiality; and demonstrate patience, understanding.
• Ability to show initiative; organize workflow; manage one or more projects; and handle frequent interruptions.
• Ability to lead, teach and mentor others.

Benefits at Augsburg

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US

• Generous paid time-off, including 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 2 community service days, and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire

• Employer-paid STD, LTD and life insurance

• Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Augsburg’s Statement regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations

For the safety of our students, employees and the community in which we live and work, Augsburg requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For individuals who are unable to be vaccinated due to religious or medical reasons, Augsburg offers exemptions and accommodations.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.