Partnerships Barista Trainer

Partnerships Barista Trainer

Department: Programs

Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Location: Seattle, WA.

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $30.44/hour

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

FareStart has been helping people transform their lives through food for 30 years — one person, one job and one community at a time.

People experiencing poverty struggle to escape the cycle they are in and often face other compounding barriers to getting and keeping a job. At FareStart, we help people overcome barriers by teaching work and life skills needed to succeed in employment and in life. By investing in people, providing meals and building community, we transform homelessness, hunger and poverty into human potential.

OUR VISION

Every individual has the opportunity to thrive in an equitable and just world.

OUR MISSION

FareStart transforms lives, disrupts poverty and nourishes communities through food, life skills and job training.

OUR VALUES

• Acceptance: We build relationships based on the belief that the past informs but does not dictate the future.
• Respect: We treat everyone with dignity, regardless of background or differences. We actively listen and seek first to understand.  We are honest, even when it is difficult.
• Openness: We create a culture of trust through transparency and open communication. We are open to new ideas.
• Collaboration: Contribute positively to strengthen the organization and our impact through teamwork and through partnerships.
• Accountability: We are responsible to each other, to our community and ourselves. We are committed to rigorous evaluation and making fiscally responsible decisions that align with our mission.
• Inclusion: We provide a community of belonging, regardless of background. We value and seek out diversity.
• Growth: We are a learning organization.  We invest in continuous improvement and growth.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position supports FareStart students as they work toward achieving their self-identified goals for personal stability and economic mobility, using a person-centered and trauma-informed approach.  This position is responsible for delivering Barista and Customer Service Training Program curriculum through in-person classroom and on-the-job training.  This position works collaboratively with the FareStart café staff and Case Managers to ensure that students are advancing in their training and meeting the competency goals of the program. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Effectively deliver designed curriculum in the classroom, online, and at the café to prepare students to meet training competencies. 
• Interact with students in a student-trainer environment with ongoing coaching, training, and feedback to the students. 
• Provide on-the-job barista training and support, work with café instructors to best utilize production opportunities to meet student skill development.
• Actively participate in meetings with partner agency and operations staff to ensure student success. 
• Work closely with Case Managers and partner agencies to address student needs, maintain positive relationships, collaborate to problem solve, and work as a team to resolve program issues.
• Work with community partners to arrange field trips for students.
• Review and make recommendations to improve barista curriculum using an aligned approach.
• Provide students with performance feedback and coaching.
• Track and document student progress and other information as required.
• Serve as a dedicated trainer at Echo Glen Children’s Center on a weekly basis, fulfilling all meeting and training requirements as necessary.
• Oversee all administration and reporting related to the Echo Glen partnership, including inventory, ordering, assessment, attendance, graduation, and other key data tracking.
• Support training at partner organizations and outreach at community events as assigned. 
• Conduct classroom setup, cleaning, and organization of training spaces.
• Support social enterprise production and provide back-up barista support, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At FareStart, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, or related field, and two (2) or more years of experience working with homeless or disadvantaged youth in a training environment; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Proficient and experienced in Barista and Café operations. 
• A valid King County Food Handler’s Permit.
• A valid Washington State Driver’s license and access to a vehicle for transportation to partner site Echo Glen in Snoqualmie, WA. 
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and work in locations with vulnerable populations.
• Proficient and experienced in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.  Ability to work with customized databases and technology and to conduct internet research.
• Ability to listen patiently and attentively, ability to express self clearly and effectively, and the ability to adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, within diverse teams and environments. 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and requests and meet deadlines in a professional manner.  Ability to be flexible and adaptable and change plans as needed. 
• Ability to listen, give and receive feedback in a productive and professional manner.  Ability to take in new information and perspectives to inform and adapt work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity.  Ability to disseminate information effectively to appropriate levels.
• Ability to evaluate problems and effectively solve them in a timely manner.  Ability to respond to concerns with empathy and inclusivity.
• Ability to employ best practices associated with the position, while displaying an on-going commitment to growth and self-development.
• Ability to display sensitivity, tact, and responsiveness in various situations and maintain a high level of confidentiality. 
• Ability to work a non-standard/flexible schedule, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• This position is exposed to a typical café/coffee shop environment, and a medium-security juvenile residential facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• This position is regularly required to stand for up to eight (8) hours or more, near hot cooking elements. 
• This position is occasionally required to use tools as well as operational controls such as on POS and espresso machines.
• This position requires the ability to reach with hands and arms and the ability to talk and hear. 
• This position requires close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• This position may occasionally be required to lift and/or move objects up to fifty (50) pounds.
• This position may occasionally be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Paid time-off (5 weeks first year of employment)
• Paid holidays, including up 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Medical (including vision), Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Employee discounts at FareStart retail social enterprises
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free ORCA pass

Why Should You Apply?

• Be part of our mission to disrupt poverty.
• Join a supportive, respectful, and celebratory community among our staff, students, board, and volunteers.
• Organizational commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
• FareStart encourages the personal and professional growth of its employees.

For information on FareStart, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at: www.farestart.org/about

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

FareStart is committed to becoming a fully inclusive, antiracist, diverse organization.  To fulfill our mission, vision, and values we are seeking candidates who demonstrate shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.

Our Commitment to Anti-Racism

FareStart defines antiracism as the clear acknowledgment that racism permeates organizations, communities, and industries, including our own. We recognize that we have a duty to be vigilant in addressing and confronting racism in how we make decisions, show up in our communities, build business practices and policies, and engage in intentional partnerships and philanthropic endeavors to fulfill our mission and vision.

Salary : $28 - $30