Election Results
The votes have been tallied, and the 2013-2014 UMSFP leadership team is:
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Academic Ambassadors |
Relations Coordinators |
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Program Caretakers |
Communications Specialist |
Thanks again everyone who ran in the election. If you are interested in helping to lead the sustainable food movement at UM, we encourage you to meet with us. There is a lot to do, and we need everyone's help and expertise! Drop us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. !
Responsibilities of all UMSFP Leaders
All UMSFP Leaders will be responsible for keeping up to date on the food work going on around campus. Successful candidates may already be involved in this work and will be interested in the larger food movement in cities across the United States and globally.
Specifically the Leadership Team will
- Spend around 5 hours per week working to further the UMSFP and Campus Farm
- Meet once weekly as a group to discuss progress on specific projects and plan for the future
- Represent the UMSFP at meetings with faculty, staff and community members
- Represent the students that elect you by serving as their advisory board representatives at monthly meetings
- Be self motivated and willing to work with diverse groups of people on a number of projects
- Take part in publicizing the UMSFP’s successes and work
Relations Coordinator
Your concentration will be in supporting UMSFP Member Groups and strengthening our entire organization’s network with other units like the Graham Institute, the Office of Campus Sustainability and groups operating outside of UM, like Slow Food Huron Valley.
Specific responsibilities include
- Helping to coordinate activities among the UMSFP member groups and ensure their success
- Establishing ties to organizations in Ann Arbor, Michigan and around the US
- Coordination of the monthly advisory board meetings
Strong candidates will have
- Strong facilitation and conflict resolution and motivation skills
- The ability to identify partners in the community and maintain relationships with them
Academic Ambassador
Your focus will be on maintaining existing collaborations with professors and their classes and developing new projects that will provide teaching opportunities for profs, education for students and the option for community improvements outside the classroom.
Specific responsibilities include
- Reaching out to professors to discuss possibilities for collaborations with their classes
- Maintaining existing relationships with professors and documenting positive partnerships
Strong candidates will
- Be comfortable talking in front of groups about the sustainable food program
- Be organized, punctual and creative as you begin relationships with new professors
Communications Specialist
You will be primarily responsible for spreading information about what the UMSFP and our member groups are doing as we improve our food system at UM and elsewhere using social media, our newsletter and other outlets.
Specifically your responsibilities will include
- Publicizing events using the weekly UMSFP newsletter, Facebook and our website
- Responding to general questions by the public and interested students
Strong candidates will have
- Excellent written communication skills
- Experience writing for websites and a willingness to learn simple web coding
Program Caretaker
You are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the UMSFP, keeping sight of the overarching mission to provide education, build community and grow food and ensuring that the organization as a whole can meet these goals by seeking funding and documenting successes.
Specific responsibilities include
- Identifying, and applying for, funding for the program
- Linking activities to the core mission and conveying that message to potential donors
- Ensuring documentation, transparency, and smooth transitioning of leadership
Strong candidates will
- Be flexible and able to assist other team members as needed on their specific projects
- Be able to sell this program to potential funders and strategic allies.
- Be visionary thinkers
