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Author: Stephanie

Posted: May 14, 2012

Categories: News from Sustain Ontario / Volunteer. Job and Writing Opportunities

Local Food Children’s Programming Assistant

The focus of this position will be to develop and manage food focused children’s activities at the Sorauren Farmers market every Monday. The candidate will also work with our Market Manager to support special event coordination and other market activities. Due to the small and innovative nature of the organization the candidate will also be expected to assist at times with other co-op initiatives and food education programming including: community kitchen programming, food preservation workshops, fundraising events, and food hub activities.

We are looking for a self starter, who has experience and enjoys working with kids, loves cooking, is passionate about food and is able to work some evenings and the occasional weekend.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate the scheduling of food focused activities for children at the Sorauren Farmers’ Market
Run activities for children at the Sorauren Farmers’ Market
Create resources and documenting the programming over the season
Procure resources needed for the programming (especially eco friendly items)
Help organize events and other activities with Farmers’ Market Coordinator
Work with WEFC Programming Coordinator on the Co-op Kitchen activities – including preparing food, supporting workshops, documenting activities
Complete related administrative duties

Qualifications:

As well as working some evenings and weekends the candidate must be available Mondays from 12pm to 8pm Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
Demonstrated experience and skills working with and educating children in informal settings
Demonstrated passion for food issues (social, environmental, access, local)
Interest and willingness to do physical work
Demonstrated ability to work within a diverse community (people of different ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds)
Computer, Graphics and other related communications skills are an asset
Experience working in kitchens (including food handling certificate) is an asset
Interest and willingness to ride a bicycle is an asset

Salary: $10.25 per hour per hour, 35 hours/week up to 16 week duration.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Note: Funding provided for this position has restricted criteria. The successful candidate(s) must be a student, returning to school in the fall of 2012, and be between the ages of 15-29 years

Please submit your résumé to jobs@westendfood.coop. Please note, due to the number of applicants only those candidates who qualify for an interview will be contacted.