Student Worker - Education and Volunteer Coordinator - BC
About The Position
We’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid to jump in and help out. We need an individual who has good communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to organize, a great attitude, a strong work ethic, and can be trusted to work to complete assigned tasks without being micromanaged. The role involves assisting external community service partners, educating visitors about food systems and sustainable agriculture, and developing/executing educational activities. The individual will work alongside a team and facilitate volunteer and group learning experiences. This position requires the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods and lift up to 50lbs routinely.
Requirements
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organize.
- Great attitude.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to be trusted to work to complete assigned tasks without being micromanaged.
- Ability to educate visitors of all ages about the realities of our food system and sustainable agricultural alternatives.
- Ability to assist the community engagement coordinator in developing and executing educational activities.
- Must be able to work alongside a team.
- Must be able to facilitate volunteer and group learning experiences.
- Must be able to sustain extended periods of time working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs routinely.
Nice To Haves
- Previous office experience.
- Previous educational experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in working with external community service partners.
- Educate visitors of all ages about the realities of our food system and sustainable agricultural alternatives.
- Assist the community engagement coordinator in developing and executing educational activities.
- Work alongside a team as well as facilitate volunteer and group learning experiences.
- Perform administrative duties.
- Clean and organize facilities.
- Prepare for and staff the Farmers Market.
- Provide customer service and group orientation.
- Care for the Urban Homestead Garden.
- Support community outreach and educational programs on-farm and in the community.
- Educate, instruct, orient, train, and inspire volunteers and clients in the realm of composting, sustainable agriculture, hunger alleviation, and food justice.
- Handle compost pickups and sorting as needed.
- Run various routine errands for the farm.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
