The Marketing Director has three primary areas of responsibility and focus related to the marketing of Appalachian Sustainable Development as a whole, plus its program areas, social enterprises, and the Marketing and Development department.                                                             

Duties and Responsibilities

Area 1: Oversee all marketing efforts for the organization.  (60% estimated FTE)

• Work closely with Marketing and Development team, program managers, department heads, and the COO to plan, communicate, and execute cohesive marketing strategies that:
  • propel the organization’s mission 
  • expand the donor pool 
• Clarify the brand, build awareness of the organization’s services, and support sales of the organization’s products. 
• Track data and outcomes to evaluate marketing effectiveness

Area 2: Long-term and strategic planning for ASD as a whole and for the Marketing & Development department. (25% estimated FTE)

Area 3: Participate and engage as part of the Organizational Development Team of ASD. (15% estimated FTE)

• Attend bi-weekly ASD Team Meetings 
• Attend monthly ODT meetings with additional responsibilities defined at those meetings
• Attend quarterly all-day ODT meeting with additional responsibilities defined at those meetings
• Attend bi-weekly One on One Meetings with Chief Executive Officer
• Attend monthly budget meetings
• Participate on (1) ASD major event (retreat, summit, etc) planning committee every 24 months
• Work and attend at least (2) general ASD outreach and fundraising events in each 12 month period outside of regular working hours
• Attend and participate in all major ASD mandatory events (retreats, summits, planning days)
• Communicate time out of office via Google Calendar
• Participate and support ASD events related to fundraising and marketing
• Respond to requests from management and other program employees as needed

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Contact Chelsea Lee for more details:
Phone: (276) 431-3385
Email: clee@asdevelop.org

ASD’s Groundwork workforce development program provides paid, on-the-job training combined with wraparound services that support personal and career growth. The program provides opportunities for job shadowing and internships, plus advanced education through college coursework or certifications, as well as training on essential skills, financial literacy, career development, and more.                                                                  

Duties and Responsibilities

Day-to-day work responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Loading and unloading products from trailers and the coolers
• Shrink wrapping loaded pallets to be shipped
• Fulfilling food box and value-added orders 
• Distributing Food Boxes to individuals and organizations (customer service)
• Labeling pallets and boxes for accurate distribution
• Warehouse cleaning and light maintenance 
• Helping track all incoming and outgoing inventory
• Assisting herb producers with unloading, checking in and processing their roots and herbs
• Helping with the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, drying racks and all herb processing and drying areas
• Checking on progress of drying herbs throughout process and taking actions as necessary
• Maintaining equipment as needed. 
• Assist with social enterprises as needed.

Associates will earn their Forklift Safety certification and OSHA 10-Hour Safety certification. 

Training on food safety and strict adherence to all food safety rules is required.

All Warehouse Associates must wash their hands before handling products, must wear gloves while handling products, must have hair pulled completely back away from face and off the shoulders or wear a hat while packing products.

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Contact Chelsea Lee for more details:
Phone: (276) 431-3385
Email: clee@asdevelop.org

We need more Appalachian Harvest Drivers!

ASD’s Appalachian Harvest Food Hub in Duffield, VA provides support, training, aggregation and distribution support to markets for regional farmers.  Since 2000, farmers have sold more than $36 million dollars of fruits and vegetables to wholesale retailers. 

All drivers must have:

• 2 years over the road experience
• Hold a Class A CDL
• Ability to pass required drug screen
• A good driving record

Contact Chelsea Lee for more details:
Phone: (276) 431-3385
Email: clee@asdevelop.org