Seed-to-Table Coordinator – Part Time

Under the general supervision of the Program Director, the Seed-to-Table Coordinator will develop and lead creative activities for youth of different ages in a trauma-sensitive environment. The Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the Club’s ¼ acre garden, developing activities that incorporate the garden and kitchen together to promote healthy food options to our youth, and increasing program impact by forging strong community connections.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the Garden Advisory Team and Program Director to develop and manage seasonal crop plans that tie into the cooking curriculum and are appropriate to the community we serve.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate garden-based activities for Club youth K-12 in accordance with the Club’s mission & outcomes.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate curriculum for beginner & intermediate cooking classes utilizing produce from Italo’s Garden and pantry items.
• Manage and improve the cultivation and maintenance of Italo’s Garden, a 1/4-acre organic garden including annual/perennial food crops, fruit orchard, perennial habitat plantings, bioremediation garden, greenhouse, irrigation system, compost, pest control, and built structures.
• Coordinate community volunteers to assist with continued maintenance and growth of the garden and the Seed-to-Table Program. This may include Club families, local groups, individuals, student interns, Eagle Scouts, and corporate groups.
• Maintain kitchen inventory, organization and cleanliness.
• Create content for marketing and communication strategies in conjunction with the Program Director and Digital Media Coordinator.
• Communicate with program director and staff about class schedules, program needs, objectives, etc.
• Help implement program assessment and evaluation through talking to students, participating in observations, administering surveys and reflecting on teaching practice.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.
• Ensure productive and effective work environment.
• Monitor program areas to ensure member safety.
• May participate in special programs or events.
• Participate in individual supervision, staff meetings, and organization training.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be ServeSafe Food Handler certified, with knowledge of Alameda County public health and safety requirements.
• At least one year’s experience in program planning/development in an educational environment that taught youth or adults.
• Effectively use Microsoft Word, Outlook mail and Outlook calendar.
• Work effectively with volunteers, parents, school officials and other community members.
• Represent the Club positively in the community.
• Should be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to pass a DOJ fingerprint clearance.
  
  

This position is a part time position (not to exceed 30 hours a week). Hourly rate is negotiable but anticipated range is $25-$27/hr.

Please send resume AND cover letter to rwatters@alamedabgc.org.