Careers
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Baby and Toddler Nutrition Project Coordinator (part-time contract)
Main Tasks
The Project Coordinator will work in the Baby and Toddler Nutrition Program, in collaboration with the Field to Table Schools Manager and program Peer Educators, to support the revision and updating of all program educational materials and parent/caregiver workshop content. The Project Coordinator will also help support the outreach and promotion of the updated program, program evaluations, and program delivery.
Detailed Job Description (duties include, but are not limited to):
- Perform a literature review of current, evidence-based research around infant and toddler nutrition, building on previous literature reviews and research.
- Compare and contrast latest evidence with current program resources and update/revise as necessary.
- Review all program materials and content from a food justice and equity lens and further update/revise content, language, and tone as necessary.
- Design new Baby and Toddler nutrition handouts/resources.
- Develop and write-up engaging, hands-on Baby and Toddler nutrition workshop outlines.
- Test updated workshop curriculum with workshop participants.
- Train current Peer Educators on the updated/revised content, language, and tone of workshops and materials.
- Facilitate hands-on, engaging Baby and Toddler nutrition workshops for parents/caregivers.
- Assist with promotion and outreach of revised materials and workshops for the program.
- Support Field to Table Schools Manager with evaluation tools, protocol and reporting.
- Participate in FoodShare staff and team meetings, all staff training, board staff retreat and reporting requirements such as timesheets, and handle other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of food justice and anti-oppression
- A strong knowledge of nutrition, especially infant and toddler nutrition
- Experience developing communication materials for a wide range of audiences
- Experience developing and facilitating hands-on, engaging workshops
- Interest in community-led food projects and/or neighbourhood-based community organizing
- Demonstrated ability to work within a diverse community (people of different ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds)
- Interest and experience evaluating community-based programs
- Effective communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiar and proficient with G-Suite in (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Gmail, etc.) and any relevant design programs for creating educational resources
Hours of work: 15hrs/wk (2d/wk)
Salary: $22/hr
Reports to: Field to Table Schools Manager
*Requirements: A Vulnerable Sector Police Check (FoodShare will cover this cost)
Duration: This is a one year contract beginning May 2019 and ending April 2020.
TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to Human Resources Coordinator, at hr@foodshare.net by Friday, April 26th by 5pm.
Please note:
FoodShare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally-protected factors.
If you feel you need accommodation because of illness or disability during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at your earliest convenience – hr@foodshare.net. You will also be briefed on FoodShare’s policies regarding accommodation and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
Community Garden and Compost Senior Assistant
Main Tasks
The Community Garden and Compost Senior Assistant is responsible for supporting the Sunshine Garden and Greenhouse space at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and support to run Mid-Scale Compost and Vermicompost operations at FoodShare Toronto. They will also support the facilitation of workshops about composting, worms, gardening, and resource connections for community gardens across the city.
Detailed Job Description (duties include, but are not limited to):
- Full range of garden tasks/activities: including pruning, weeding, watering, seedling starting, harvesting, mulching, turning over the soil.
- Community Engagement: Including creating a welcoming environment for volunteers, mentoring gardening volunteers, interacting with the public, leading garden tours, potentially speaking at events/with the media about the garden.
- Peer Leadership: Including leading volunteers in various garden-related tasks, co-facilitating community-based workshops, imparting wisdom about the garden to volunteers whenever possible.
- Facilitate the Vermicompost System by taking care of our worm bins as part of our compost program – engaging volunteers in creating and packaging worm castings.
- Support the distribution of garden produce from the CAMH site including a weekly market stand, cooking programs, and take-home packages for volunteers.
- Support other Urban Agriculture projects as needed (ie. School Grown, and garden installations).
- Participate in FoodShare staff and team meetings, all staff trainings, and reporting requirements such as timesheets, and handle other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Interested applicants must be registered with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
- Great people skills (good at delegating tasks, helping people feel valued, energizing groups, managing conflict)
- Good facilitation skills with the ability think quickly to creatively solve a problem
- Demonstrated ability to work respectfully with people of different ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and individuals who have experienced marginalization
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of food justice and anti-oppression
- Excited about working outdoors
- Experience gardening, growing food or working with plants in some capacity.
Job Requirements:
- Lifting and moving up to 40 pounds
- Working outdoors and on your feet for long periods of time
- To be available on weekends and outside of regular business hours on occasion
Please note that the successful applicant will be required to obtain Food Handlers Safety certification and Emergency First Aid certification. FoodShare will cover the cost of these certifications.
Salary: $18/hr
Hours of work: 35/wk
Reports to: Urban Agricultural Manager
TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to Human Resources Coordinator – at hr@foodshare.net by April 30th by 5:00 pm.
Please note:
FoodShare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally-protected factors.
If you feel you need an accommodation because of illness or disability during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at your earliest convenience – hr@foodshare.net. You will also be briefed on FoodShare’s policies regarding accommodation and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
Education Programs Senior Assistant
Main Tasks
The Education Programs Senior Assistant will work with both the School Grown and Field to Table Schools teams to support student food literacy and growing projects happening in schools across the city. This includes working alongside staff at two outdoor farms located at TDSB high schools, and with students JK-Grade 12 with indoor hydroponic growing systems. This position will receive training and mentorship on growing food both outdoors and indoors, as well as working effectively with children and youth in food literacy programming.
Detailed Job Description (duties include, but are not limited to):
May – October:
- Support and maintain garden sites, in collaboration with School Grown staff. This includes preparing garden beds, seeding, weeding, watering, and harvesting produce.
- Provide mentorship to high school students working on farm sites, and during program field trips.
- Support with harvesting and distribution of produce grown at the school farms by compiling weekly orders and assisting with harvest records and data management.
- Run shifts at the on-site market which includes mentoring youth and supporting them in handling cash, merchandising produce, and delivering friendly customer service
- Work collaboratively with volunteers, student interns, co-op students, and other School Grown staff to complete daily tasks.
November – April:
- Co-facilitate and support in-class food literacy workshops for students JK-Grade 12 in Toronto schools.
- Co-design fun, engaging, age-appropriate and curriculum-linked lesson plans on food systems and food justice issues.
- Support the establishment and maintenance of indoor tower gardens and outdoor gardens in FoodShare school and community sites (set-up/maintenance training on growing systems will be provided).
- Support teachers in adapting FoodShare lesson plans and resources for use in their own classrooms.
- Participate in FoodShare staff and team meetings, all staff training, board staff retreat and reporting requirements such as timesheets and handle other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Interested applicants must be registered with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
- Interest in community-led food projects and/or neighbourhood-based community organizing
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of food justice and equity
- Demonstrated ability to work within a diverse community (people of different ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds)
- Excited about working outdoors
- Experience gardening, growing food or working with plants is an asset
- Experience working with children and youth
- Knowledge of food systems, including growing, cooking, and composting
- Effective communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiar with G-Suite (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Gmail, etc.)
- Availability to work one evening per week preferred (until 7 pm)
- Valid G Driver’s Licence an asset
Job Requirements:
- Lifting and moving up to 40 pounds
- Working outdoors and on your feet for long periods of time
- A Vulnerable Sector Police Check (FoodShare will cover this cost)
Hours of work: 35/wk
Salary: $18/hr
Reports to: Urban Agriculture Manager
Duration: This is a one year contract beginning in May 2019 and ending April 2020
TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to Human Resources Coordinator – at hr@foodshare.net by April 30th by 5:00 pm.
Click here to download a PDF version of the Education Programs Senior Assistant job posting.
Please note:
FoodShare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally-protected factors.
If you feel you need an accommodation because of illness or disability during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at your earliest convenience – hr@foodshare.net. You will also be briefed on FoodShare’s policies regarding accommodation and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.