Community Educator

No More Empty Pots•Omaha, NE

3h•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Community Educator will provide hands-on experiential learning activities focused on food growing, cooking, nutrition education and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) for intergenerational program participants, in both school and community settings. This role will work alongside other team members and community partners to create opportunities for increased learning and self-sufficiency.

Requirements

This position requires annual Background Checks due to working in schools and with children
Strong interpersonal skills and customer service experience including communicating with a wide variety of people
Familiarity and skill to work with comprehensive food systems and STEAM subjects including amateur culinary and nutrition; home, school, and community gardening
Experience facilitating programs and/or teaching in a classroom setting
Experience and skill to work with vulnerable populations and create supportive learning environments
Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office including Excel
Must be available during program hours and during required staff meetings and events
Ability and resources to consistently arrive at work on time
Experience and skill to productively manage a group of learners using trauma-informed care principles and to work with vulnerable populations, creating supportive learning environments
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

Comfort using new and experimental technology
Program development and teaching background
Proficiency in online learning platforms
Familiarity with the food system concepts such as zero-waste and seasonality, professional familiarity with the Omaha Metro local food system, and skill to integrate values-driven goals such as zero-waste and using local food
Bachelor’s degree in education, social science discipline, or a food-related field
Valid First Aid or other safety certifications
Valid ServSafe or nutrition certification or degree
Conversational Spanish fluency

Responsibilities

Program Facilitation: Facilitate engaging and interactive sessions, workshops, or events for program participants. Manage group dynamics to foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment. Adapt facilitation techniques to meet the diverse needs of participants and maintain their engagement.
Classroom Management: Provide clear instructions, guidance, and support throughout program activities. Observe classroom dynamics and offer actionable feedback to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Address behavioral issues promptly and collaboratively, engaging students, parents, and staff as needed.
Supply Management: Prepare and organize program materials, equipment, and resources to ensure smooth delivery.
Program Design: Collaborate with Community Education Manager, Curriculum Specialist and team members to align facilitation with program goals.
Program Evaluation: Collect feedback from participants to evaluate program effectiveness and inform improvements. Maintain accurate attendance records and provide timely reports on program outcomes.
Support internal and external program partners to deliver Community Education programming and communicate expectations to all stakeholders
Support the mission and vision of No More Empty Pots by making program and curriculum developments that will improve community-based learners’ educational and self-sufficiency outcomes while meeting both internal organizational and external partner expectations
Support collection and reporting of all data needed for both internal and external program monitoring and improvement purposes
Provide direct service educational programming to diverse learners using and providing accommodations to make programming accessible to students
Manage groups of learners including providing classroom management and redirection as appropriate
Prepare program materials, deliver sessions, and reset the instruction space
Support ensuring that all Community Education programs’ requirements are met, stepping in to fill gaps beyond the scope of this specific job role as needed
Inventory and manage program materials and supplies including keeping supplies organized and ensuring that requisitions are handled expediently
Attend all mandatory and team meetings
Respond to email and all communications in a timely manner
Follow company policies including financial policies by managing and submitting financial documents including receipts, requisitions, invoices, and other sensitive documents
Collect and submit both quantitative and qualitative data on a weekly and monthly basis as assigned
Attend professional development training/workshops
Follow processes that allow the team to consistently execute programming at a high level
Other duties as assigned