Farmers Market Program Specialist
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- Public Health, Georgia Department of - DPH
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- 1 day ago Post Date
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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
Develop and assist with delivering virtual Local Agency and farmer trainings.
Develop digital farmer application and information update forms for electronic completion and submission.
Prepare program education, training, marketing, and website content for DPH review and approval.
Review and process digital farmer applications, authorizations, and re-authorizations utilizing the GA- WIC system.
Establish and maintain an electronic filing system for essential program files
Create and maintain a digital repository for the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Local Agency staff use.
Develop digital SFMNP participant registration forms for electronic completion and submission.
Provide GA-WIC system FMNP module quality assurance feedback to ensure processes and procedures are correctly implemented.
Serve as a technical expert for the GA-WIC system FMNP module.
Serve as a technical advisor for GA-WIC system FMNP module modifications to streamline program implementation.
Serve as a technical expert for the GA FMNP Farmer Portal.
Serve as a technical advisor for GA FMNP Farmer Portal modifications to streamline data entry.
Serve as a subject matter expert in FMNP and SFMNP nutrition education and produce food safety Support securing and developing community partnerships and agreements.
Review and revise the digital local agency management evaluation form, as needed.
Assist with virtual local agency management evaluations, as needed.
Support research for community resources to enhance program impact and sustainability.
Support local agency and farmer requests for program information and technical assistance.
Assist with the development of the USDA Consolidated Farmers' Market State Plan.
Provide input and support efforts to improve program operations.
Perform other special projects and assignments as required.
