Part-Time Farm2Family Program Instructor
Job Description
Job summary: This part-time position will be responsible for the following:
● Help to develop and run THP’s pilot Farm2Family food distribution program for families of students in our Intensive Garden Program.
● Organize and distribute weekly food deliveries and educational materials aligned with existing THP lessons.
● Collect and enter evaluation and tracking data for grant reporting.
● Support partnership building and community outreach with the Spanish-speaking community of the San Mateo County coast.
● Work with other THP Farm Educators to lead or co-lead farm field trips, camps and LiveStreamed lessons throughout the year.
● High proficiency to communicate and provide instruction in both English and Spanish is required.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Perform community outreach including surveys, phone calls, presentations, and interviews.
● Deliver nutrition education and agricultural instruction following THP curriculum, obtain and prepare materials, and foster a pleasant and safe learning environment for students and program participants.
● Lead students in seasonal cooking activities.
● Lead students in farming and gardening activities including planting, weeding, harvesting and composting.
● Participate in regular THP staff meetings, reporting, and as needed training.
● Work with THP Farm Educators to maintain the outdoor kitchen and classroom areas as sanitary and functional educational spaces.
● Conduct other duties as assigned by the Programs Manager.
Preferred experience and qualities:
● Experience leading children, youth and adults in an outdoor setting, understanding of farming and/or gardening and the ability to communicate these concepts in a fun and engaging way to diverse age groups.
● Classroom management/group management skills.
● Preference to candidates living in the community served—Half Moon Bay and surrounding communities of the San Mateo County coast.
● Adept at Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, or similar.
● Comfort and confidence working independently.
● Creativity, flexibility, and willingness to learn.
Additionally, the Program Instructor will:
● Maintain responsible behavior; work both independently and as part of a team; comply with organizational tenets as outlined in The HEAL Project Employee handbook.
● Utilize own vehicle to get to different sites; provide proof of CA drivers license & insurance. Travel reimbursement will be provided.
● Perform physical tasks related to garden maintenance; able to lift 40 lbs.
● Submit to fingerprinting & DOJ background check to work with children.
Start date: April 19, 2021
Supervises: Students, interns and volunteers
Position type: Hourly non-exempt position. Semi-regular schedule, approximately 15-20 hours/week, year round.
Reports to the Program Manager.
Compensation: $19-$21/hr DOE
How to Apply
Application Instructions Email brief cover letter and resume to jobs@thehealproject.org no later than 5pm on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021.442 total views, 0 today