Jobs and Internships
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) is a food justice organization in Buffalo, NY, working to identify and dismantle systemic forms of oppression in the food system through our programmatic and advocacy work. MAP strives to build a workplace that includes paid positions for people from traditionally underrepresented groups and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage qualified members of diverse communities to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
Kitchen Manager (Full Time)
Commitment: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 31st by end of day
Location: In office at 387 Massachusetts Avenue
Compensation: $50,000 with benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, 401K retirement benefits, Paid Time Off, 15 paid holidays and more
Experience: Minimum of 2 years commercial kitchen management or related experience required
Position Summary: As a key member of our team, the Kitchen Manager will oversee all commercial kitchen operations, including cooking, food preservation and nutrition education program components for youth and community members, and coordination of kitchen rentals to small scale entrepreneurs. The Kitchen Manager will supervise a Value-Added Product Coordinator and assist with seasonal recipe and product development for markets. In addition the Kitchen Manager will plan and prepare meals with MAP youth, and for MAP events and programming throughout the year.
To Apply:
To apply please send a cover letter, resume and two references to:
Diane Picard at dpnoc@mass-ave.org
Value Added Product Coordinator (Part Time)
Commitment: Part-time, 20 hours/week, non-exempt
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 31st by end of day
Location: In office at 387 Massachusetts Avenue
Compensation: $24/hour with paid holidays and 401K
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related experience required
Position Summary: The Value Added Coordinator will spearhead the strategic planning and seamless coordination of value-added product development, sales, and food donations in collaboration with MAP staff & youth, local growers, and other stakeholders. This role focuses on leveraging seasonal produce to not only reduce food waste but also to optimize business opportunities through waste management strategies.
To Apply:
To apply please send a cover letter, resume and two references to:
Diane Picard at dpnoc@mass-ave.org