Harvest of the Month Program Assistant - USDA Harvest of the Month Grant
About The Position
This role is grant-funded and time-limited, with hours scheduled on an as-needed basis to meet USDA grant deliverables and seasonal program demand. Responsibilities are programmatic and instructional in nature and do not include independent program leadership. This role supports the delivery of Harvest of the Month nutrition and agriculture education programming in early childhood and elementary school settings. The individual assists with classroom lessons, hands-on food demonstrations, and garden-based activities while also supporting community outreach events such as farmers’ markets and partner-led initiatives. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials and mobile kitchen equipment, assisting with basic program documentation and data tracking, and collaborating with schools and community partners to ensure successful program implementation. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to build positive relationships with children and community partners, flexibility to work in classroom and outdoor environments, and a commitment to high-quality community education and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with children and community partners
- Flexibility to work in classroom and outdoor environments
- Commitment to high-quality community education and continuous improvement
- Some high school required
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed
Nice To Haves
- Experience in education, public health, nutrition, agriculture, community outreach, or youth programming preferred.
- Experience working with children or in classroom or informal education settings is a plus.
- High school diploma or equivalent preffered.
- Post-secondary coursework or degree in education, public health, nutrition, agriculture, social services, or a related field preferred.
- Additional training or certifications related to nutrition or education may be required or provided based on program needs.
Responsibilities
- Assists with classroom lessons
- Assists with hands-on food demonstrations
- Assists with garden-based activities
- Supports community outreach events such as farmers’ markets and partner-led initiatives
- Prepares instructional materials and mobile kitchen equipment
- Assists with basic program documentation and data tracking
- Collaborates with schools and community partners to ensure successful program implementation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
