DEPARTMENT: Administration
R OLE TITLE : Partnership Managers (Farm Ambassador/School Ambassador)
L OCATION : Various Sites in Olympia, Washington State
LEVEL/SALARY: Volunteer
DESIRED HOURS: Monday through Saturday, 10am-2pm PST
O RGANIZATION DESCRIPTION : C.A.R.E. Wellness Center & Services
C.A.R.E. Wellness Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity with a mission of providing a safe farm stay, holistic retreat, and wellness programs for BIPOC community and allies for equality. Its programs are focused on persons of color and work with vulnerable populations such as BIPOC with justice-involvement, foster youth, and those suffering mental health challenges. The person in this role must be sensitive to these populations and center their duties on wellness.
Our Mission is to provide a safe farm stay, holistic retreat, and wellness programs for black, indigenous, people of color and allies, to recover from Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome via Spirituality, AgroTourism , and Racial Justice.
Our Vision is Connectivity: to Nature; to God; and to Self. Our goal of acquiring farmland is to establish a safe spiritual retreat for people of color to escape constant trauma and begin repairing their fractured foundation and realize self-actualization. Our programs are a research community project with a goal of empowering others to heal from PTSS.
The Founder, Chair, and CEO is a woman of color, Pansexual, and person with disabilities fully committed to the growth of both C.A.R.E. Wellness Center (nonprofit) and C.A.R.E. Family Services, LLC (for-profit), also doing direct services for children and youth. We highly encourage an ethical, organized, and ambitious student or seasoned professional to help support the foundation of this new and unique nonprofit for the community. This is a home-based office welcoming volunteers, guests, and visitors for meetings while fundraising for farmland to head quarter wellness programs.
J OB SUMMARY :
We are seeking two dynamic Partnership Managers to act as either our Farm Ambassador or School Ambassador. These roles are pivotal in expanding our reach and impact by marketing our programs and services, representing C.A.R.E. at various events, and nurturing our relationships with key partners in the agricultural and educational sectors.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The Farm Ambassador plays a vital role in fostering connections between C.A.R.E. Wellness Center and local farms. As an advocate for wellness, spirituality, agrotourism, and racial justice, the Farm Ambass ador establ ishes strong relationships with organic farm owners and operators. This position contributes to the nonprofit’s missio n by facilit ating wellness programs on these farm sites and promoting sustainable practices. The School Ambassador plays a crucial role in building connections between C.A.R.E. Wellness Center and post-secondary schools. Focused on supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students interested in agrotourism, the ambassador establishes relationships that facilitate funding opportunities. By advocating for our nonprofit, the School Ambassador ensures that students can participate in transformative wellness programs at spiritual locations worldwide.
RESPONSIBILI TIES:
Relationship Building:
Regularly visit local organic farms or school sites to establish and maintain positive relationships.
Collaborate with farm owners, school activity managers, and staff to understand their values, practices, and goals.
Advocate for C.A.R.E. Wellness Center’s mission and build trust with farm partners.
Program Coordination:
Work closely with the program team to design and implement wellness programs on farm or school sites.
Coordinate workshops, retreats, and events that align with spirituality, health, and racial justice.
Ensure seamless communication between C.A.R.E. and farm or school partners during program planning and execution.
Community Engagement:
Engage with the local community to promote agrotourism and encourage farm visits, or promote family supportive services with school partners.
Educate visitors about sustainable farming practices, organic produce, and wellness benefits.
Educate visitors about holistic supportive services that promote family reunification, state-approved qualifications, and evidence-based supportive services.
Foster a sense of community by organizing farm/school tours, volunteer opportunities, and educational sessions.
Advocacy and Education:
Advocate for racial equity and social justice within the agricultural and educational sectors.
Raise awareness about the intersection of wellness, spirituality, and sustainable farming.
Participate in community events, workshops, and conferences related to agrotourism and wellness.
Reporting and Documentation:
Maintain accurate records of farm/school visits, interactions, and program outcomes.
Provide regular updates to the program director and executive team.
Collect feedback from farm partners and program participants to improve initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Passion for sustainable agriculture/education, wellness, and racial justice.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
Commitment to C.A.R.E. Wellness Center’s mission and values.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Attention to detail.
Problem-solving skills.
Self-starter who can work independently.
Knowledge of organic farming practices and agrotourism.
E SSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Types 35+ WPM
- Excellent oral, text and written skills
- Maintain a comprehensive database of relationships in Notion, ensuring all contact information, interaction history, and partnership details are up-to-date and easily accessible.
- Develop and oversee a tracking system for events, partnership opportunities, and funding opportunities, which will be shared across all departments to foster collaboration and awareness.
- Regularly update the organization’s calendar in Notion with upcoming events and partnership activities, providing reminders and logistical details to ensure team preparedness.
- Process participant leads by entering information into the database, categorizing leads based on interest level, and initiating follow-up actions to convert leads into active participants or partners.
- Generate regular reports to summarize relationship status, event outcomes, and partnership developments, presenting insights and recommendations to the management team.
- Facilitate cross-departmental meetings to discuss upcoming events, share partnership opportunities, and align strategies for community engagement and funding acquisition.
- Ensure seamless communication between the organization and its partners by managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and providing timely updates on C.A.R.E. initiatives.
P ROGRAMS USED :
- Microsoft Suite
- Notion
- Slack/Yodel
WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Partnership Managers work at various off-site locations on shifts remotely with some scheduled tim e in of fice , meeting and event settings during quarter sessions for programs, with minimal bending, stooping, sitting, and kneeling. May require long periods of standing. Exposure to animals, plants, perfume/incense, and nuts. May require infrequent lifting up to 50 lbs. May require some local travel.
Q UALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing , Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in partnership management, community outreach, or a similar role.
Demonstrated ability to forge and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Strong understanding of the agricultural sector (for Farm Ambassador) or educational institutions (for School Ambassador).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in the use of social media and digital marketing tools.
Ability to organize and attend events, manage booths, and deliver presentations.
Adept at working independently with minimal supervision.
Commitment to the values of spirituality, sustainability, and equality.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.
C.A.R.E. Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
NEXT STEPS: Please Apply HERE! https://forms.gle/TEe1B5c7krmZxRap7
2260 Division Street Northwest, Olympia, WA 98502, US
To provide a safe farm stay, holistic retreat and wellness program to combat Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome by focusing on Spirituality, AgroTourism, and Racial Justice.
The C.A.R.E. Wellness Center is a 501(c)3-approved nonprofit organization founded in 2020 and based in Washington state. Christlike Agro-Tourism for Racial Equality (or C.A.R.E.) is tasked with developing safe, holistic spaces for people of color and allies of equality to retreat and combat effects of Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS). Our program focuses on self-mastery, and the holistic balancing of, what we call, The Holy Trinity: mind, body, and spirit.
C.A.R.E. is non-religious and non-denominational, while maintaining its roots in the lifetime journey to understanding, and acceptance with faith in unconditional love. Our techniques are universal, including principles found in Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and A Course In Miracles. Our mission is to foster inclusion of all people in a collaborated effort for inner peace; less ego, less fear, less guilt, and less shame.
Our first pilot program, the C.A.R.E. Summer Re-Entry Program (SREP), is a research program to serve young BIPOC adults after incarceration at no/low cost to help them reintegrate into their communities and avoid recidivism.
We are still in our development stages and in search of professionals/students who can strengthen our foundation.
2260 division Street nwOlympia, WA 98502
June 30, 2024
