Job Posting: Food Secure Kids 2019

NEAT is looking for a person that is passionate about food and enjoys working with people to help support our Food Secure Kids program. This K-6 program is delivered in local schools throughout the spring and early summer. If you are outgoing, organized, love food, and have a clean criminal records check we’d love to talk to you! Email us your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re the person we are looking for to ed@neat.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Eco-Advisor for the Food Secure Kids Program based in Fort St John, BC will report to the Education Coordinator. The Eco-Advisor will:

Execute NEAT’s Food Secure Kids program in Kindergarten to Grade 6 classes at local schools
Prep lesson supplies ahead of class schedule (lesson plans are provided)
Guide students through three classroom lessons and one planting session
Be a personable resource for food security programming within the classroom
Support teachers where appropriate with supplemental lesson plans
Help teachers and students maintain on-site gardens where appropriate
Provide research and data analysis for various waste reduction programs; and
Provide other duties as required.

This position requires a varied workweek schedule to accommodate special events and other activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Sensitivity to and knowledge of environmental issues primarily focused on food security.
Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
Proven ability to communicate with tact and discretion in settling requests, complaints or clarifying information.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate motivation and initiative.
Ability to work varied hours.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of the Internet.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Post-secondary education, classroom experience
Valid BC Driver’s License and access to vehicle may be required for trips outside town.
Meets requirements for working with children
Subject to security review.

TERM OF POSITION

This is a temporary full-time position. Hours of the position would vary according to the activities being undertaken, averaging 30-35 hours a week.
Compensation negotiable and based on experience
Reimbursement for use of personal vehicle at $.54/km.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to ed@neat.ca