Job Title: Field Representative
Reports to: Executive Director
The Field Representative will directly assist the Executive Director in implementing policies essential for the operation of programs aimed at supporting farmworkers and low-income populations.
Responsibilities:
Representation: Represent the organization (COFFO) and the Executive Director at county functions and meetings as assigned.
Program Management: Oversee day-to-day operations of programs, including staff training, supervision, evaluation, and making recommendations for hiring or termination.
Administrative Maintenance: Manage administrative duties such as office management, disbursement records, intake and case management records, retrieval of referral outcomes, and inventory management.
Task Completion: Ensure the successful completion of personal tasks as well as the tasks of other office members.
Legal Knowledge: Be well-versed in the legal issues affecting indigent Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFWs) and related low-income populations, including food stamps, unemployment benefits, immigration, and minimum wage laws.
Supervision and Coordination: Manage operations within a designated geographic area, supervise personnel, request and allocate resources, and coordinate with other service providers, clients, and the general public.
Qualifications:
Education: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience (two years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree).
Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant experience, with expertise in the categories outlined in the responsibilities section.
Languages: Bi-lingual, with fluency in English and Spanish (Creole is a plus).
Other: Must have a valid Florida driver's license.
This role requires an individual with strong leadership skills, knowledge of social service programs, and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations.
COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKER ORGANIZATIONS, INC.
COFFO is a statewide nonprofit organization, whose main objective is to enhance the living and working conditions of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and the rural poor in Florida. It is governed by a nine(9) member Board of Directors of which 1/3 are representative of the Public Sector, 1/3 are representative of the Private Sector, 1/3 of the Low Income Sector. While its main services are delivered by the Florida City and Immokalee offices, it provides statewide services when an agricultural disaster is declared by the Governor. COFFO delivers services to farmworkers and the rural poor in 13 counties in the state of Florida and works with other farmworker organizations to ensure that farmworkers are benefiting from the services available and that duplication is kept to a minimum.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
COFFO was founded in 1980 exclusively for the purpose of bettering the standard of living for agriculture workers and rural poor by administering programs that will assist them in the realization of :
- Economic Upgrading
- Social Justice
- Human Dignity
- Educational and Cultural Advancement
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