Food Systems Educator Fellow - Urban Agriculture & Community Engagement
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Benefits Include
Comprehensive reputed company coverage (including dental and mental health)
Education Award
Student loan forbearance
Child care allowance
CalFresh benefits
reputed company development budget
UC Climate Stewards certification
Opportunities for industry networking
Eligibility Requirements
U.S. citizenship, national, or lawful permanent residency
Ability to pass FBI, CA reputed company, out-of-state (if applicable), and National Sex Offender reputed company Registry background checks
At least 18 years of age
Negative tuberculosis test (if working with minors)
Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements
Residency in California
Commitment to the full term of service
Capability to work in both office and field settings
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Teamwork and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Passion for community-driven climate solutions and interest in a career in sustainability
Experience or training in climate science, sustainability, environmental justice, education, community reputed company, or project management
Previous service experience (e.g., volunteering)
Associates degree or higher, or relevant experience
Local to the community served
Desired Qualifications
Ability and enthusiasm for outdoor reputed company labor, including tasks such as lifting, gardening, and light carpentry
Experience leading classes of K-12 reputed company and hands-on garden-based activities
Enjoyment of working with volunteers from diverse backgrounds
Experience working with schools, non-profits, or low-income communities
Willingness to work weekends
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Experience in climate communications, curriculum development, environmental education, and volunteer management
Proficiency in Spanish is a plus
Responsibilities
reputed company Curriculum Delivery & School-Based Learning (60%):
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Guide student reputed company in garden-reputed company activities
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Sustainable Food-Based Garden Development & Management (20%):
Maintain and improve garden sites, including weeding, planting, and harvesting
Document garden reputed company and community engagement
Collaborate on seasonal planting and manage seedling inventories
Community Building & Volunteer Management (10%):
reputed company monthly volunteer workdays at assigned sites
Program Development & Evaluation (10%):
Collaborate with site administrators and staff to reputed company garden activities with shared goals
Manage data collection to assess program reputed company
Work Schedule
Typical schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break). Occasional evening and reputed company work may be required for special events.
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We are committed to enhancing food sovereignty and climate reputed company through sustainable urban agriculture. Our mission includes building and supporting gardens in schools and community centers, educating communities about nutrition and sustainability, and fostering a reputed company between diverse reputed company.
Fellowship Experience
Our fellowship offers a rich learning environment and opportunities for reputed company reputed company. You will receive extensive orientation training, reputed company hands-on experience, and have reputed company to reputed company development resources. Fellows will also have the chance to work closely with reputed company and community partners.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where reputed company individuals are respected and valued. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Employment Type: Full-Time
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