Part-Time Marketing Representative Opportunity

The African Alliance of Rhode Island is looking for friendly, innovative individual to sell and promote Value-Added products at Farmers Markets, pop- up markets, and other venues.

Review the listing posted below and apply. The African Alliance needs talented people interested in contributing to the growing vision of the organization.

Date: April  05, 2017                        Job Opportunity with African Alliance of RI

Position Title: Marketing Rep

Organization: African Alliance of RI(AARI), 807 Broad St, Room 121 Providence

Application Deadline: May 01, 2017

Position Start Date: Flexible, ideally last week of May 30, 2017. Pays $12/hr

African Alliance of RI (AARI) was established in 2004 to increase access to fresh cultural appropriate African vegetable to residents of Providence. AARI currently operates five community gardens in Providence. Since 2011 the growers sell green vegetable at Armory farmer’s market in Providence, Winter farmer’s market in Pawtucket and at two pop-up market during the summer season.

We have made value-added products including relish, spread and carrot/apple jam and others. It has gone through 18 months of “tasting & sold a lot” of these products. This Marketing Rep will be the sales rep of jarred products: the Relish, Spread made from garden eggs  and Carrot/Apple jam at farmer’s markets, pop-up market and others as may be designed.  

The African Alliance of RI seeks a dynamic, Marketing Rep to manage and sell AARI products at farmer’s markets, pop-up markets and to individuals.  This position primarily supports the production and sales of the products made for AARI for sale to a diverse group of customers at different summer or winter markets.

A. Duties and Responsibilities:

 Sales

• Sales experience a plus but will train.
• Able to interact with diverse community
• Collect data on sales.
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Proficient in excel and Microsoft

  

B. Employment terms: This is a part-time, seasonal position, 15 hours/week. An opportunity to increase hours and position term may become available.

Employees are hired on the basis of their merit, ability, experience, and training without regard to race, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual preference, or disability.

To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume as one attachment to jokolawole@gmail.com .

We prefer emailed submissions, however you may also mail your application to PO Box 27874 Providence RI 02907 

SAVE THE DATE!

AARI Presents the 12th Annual African Health Summit

12^th Annual Health Summit

Saturday September 16

9am- 1pm

Save the Date! The African Alliance of Rhode Island will be hosting the 12th Annual Health Summit. Directed towards the particular needs of immigrants and refugees, this summit will host topics specifically aimed at promoting better lifestyle habits within the African community.

Follow our Facebook and this blog for more details.

AARI Presents Food As Medicine with Dr Antwi- Boasiako

FOOD AS MEDICINE

with Dr. Samuel Antwi- Boasiako

St. Paul's Church 445 Elmwood Avenue

Providence, RI 02903

For those who have been asking the wait is finally over! African Alliance is proud to present Food As Medicine with Dr. Samuel Antwi- Boasiako. For many of us who do not know how to portion traditional foods in a healthy way, Dr. Antwi- Boasiako presents what foods are good to eat, how to prepare them to get the best benefit, and how much we can eat. Watch the video above and share with your friends. I have a feeling this event will be packed!

Call 401-331-5535 or email info@africanallianceri.org for more information.

MARCH MADNESS FOOD DEMO

The March Madness Food Demo was wonderful. Thanks to our chefs, volunteers, and of course the many people who stopped by try the delicious samples. New elements were added to this year's demo, including music and a aural story piece where members of AARI, family, and friends recalled recipes as well as stories revolving around the African vegetable garden egg.

Another highlight was the bitterball seed giveaway which provided the more adventurous a chance to try planting the vegetable at home. We plan to stay in touch with everyone who took some seeds and keep updated on their progress.

A sampling table was set outside at the AARI stand to feature our value added products (Spicy Carrot Apple Jam, Sweet Carrot- Apple Jam, and Extra Spicy Roasted Bitterball Spread) which were used to create some of the delicious recipes. A few lucky passers by were able to test try a new item AARI is considering to add to the product line called Roasted Bitterball and Dark Grape Spread.

This season's demo was a great success and created great momentum for the next food demo. This was the first year people actually came out of the demo looking to buy bitterball relish which was really exciting!

Special Thanks to:

Griffin Vosbeck and Genesis Ortiz who cooked with Dave

Georgina and Dave, who chef'd it up and created some awesome recipes

Mrs. Temi Sonubi, the demo's nutritionist

Monica, a Farm Fresh Volunteer and Naffi, our intern from the MET

Eleanor Meshnick and Didier Lucceus, our interns from Brown 

And Pauline , Alynne who made the dips, and Jumoke who encouraged people to try the Value Added products.

Thanks as well to Mr. Julius our director and Kafue who helped make the demo a true success! If you are interested in attending the next demo, email the African Alliance at info@africanallianceri.org.

AFRICAN ALLIANCE PRESENTS:

This season along with the Food Demonstration we will also have an open circle where people can share stories about the impact of healthy eating in their lives. Talk about the vegetables you remember for your childhood, how healthy eating has changed your life, or your favorite recipes.

We look forward to seeing you there!