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Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition (MFFC) (mattapanfoodandfit.org)grew out of an effort to draw on the wonderful ethnic and cultural diversity of the Mattapan community to promote a healthy living environment, with a focus on access to healthy foods and the promotion of physical fitness for all ages. Positive changes in these areas complement other efforts to decrease health problems like diabetes, heart disease, obesity and other health conditions that plague our community.
MFFC is a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE. (tsne.org)
Mission Statement: MFFC builds intergenerational leadership within Mattapan’s Black and Brown community to advocate for equitable access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity.
Vision: Mattapan is a thriving and healthy community.
Values: Equity & Antiracism, Health + Wellness, Community Ownership + Empowerment, Relationship Building Grounded in Trust, Respect, Youth Power
Boston REACH
Boston REACH is a 5-year grant from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Boston Public Health Commission with aims to improve health, prevent chronic diseases, and reduce health inequities among racial and ethnic populations with the highest risk, or burden, of chronic disease through implementation of evidence-based policy, systems and environmental (PSE) change strategies. Boston REACH has four specific work plans that this position will support: increasing access to healthy food, increasing opportunities for active transportation, supporting healthy early education and care, and increasing adult vaccination rates.
The MFFC Program Manager, a grant funded position, will lead and support grant-funded projects on behalf of the organization. Current projects include Boston REACH, general community engagement, and strengthening our built environment (transportation and open space). MFFC defines built environment activities as anything that utilizes green spaces (parks, forest, gardens) and blue space (rivers) to foster healthy eating and active living. This position will play a key role in fostering meaningful connections between our organization and its community members, developing and implementing strategies to engage, inform, and build relationships with diverse stakeholders. The ideal person is one who has an interest in open space, transportation, environment and the many intersections that come with it. The ideal person is also one who is a creative thinker with excellent communication skills and has a deep understanding of community dynamics. Duties and projects will change over time.
Essential Functions
Program Management
Community Engagement
Administrative
All other duties as assigned
We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:
Compensation and Benefits
Location: Work will be primarily performed Hybrid - Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition, 1613 Blue Hill Ave, Suite 307, Mattapan, MA 02126.
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $50,700 - $58,500/yr. and is commensurate with experience.
Schedule: Temporary Full-time with an expected end date of 9/30/2028, 37.5 hours/week, to meet the needs of residents weekdays, some evenings, and some Saturdays (seasonal) are required.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:
TSNE/MFFC strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. TSNE/MFFC prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’ protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/MFFC celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.
TSNE/MFFC's EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and clients.
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