What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Coordinator position at Weavers Way Co-op?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Reports to : Executive Director
Background :
Food Moxie, a longstanding organization, also known as Weavers Way Community Programs, provides agricultural and nutritional education at two community partner locations, Stenton Family Manor (Stenton) and Saul Agricultural High School, in addition to serving the NW and surrounding areas and maintaining a space at Awbury Arboretum. Food Moxie provides skills, tools and resources for people to grow, cook and eat fresh, nutritionally dense food. We work with youth and adults with the goal to not only increase knowledge, but to empower people to make positive choices regarding their health and nutrition and increase leadership opportunities for youth through agriculture. We serve as an extension of Weavers Way Co-op's mission and Ends .
The Education Coordinator ensures efficient operations related to programming and partner compliance. This important role manages our contracted instructors and the overall programming schedule for Food Moxie sites. The Education Coordinator also fosters and attends to our partner relationships at each site. This role is heavily supported through supervision and mentorship via the Executive Director.
Skills / Attributes :
- Love of working with young people and working on / with the land
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage time efficiently
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Flexibility and ability to set up learning experiences outdoors and indoors
- Anti-oppression / liberatory framework
- Comfort working in hybrid work environments
- Proven management experience and strong leadership skills
- Ability to work independently, think creatively, solve problems and make decisions in accordance with established policies.
- Ability to communicate issues to supervisor in a timely manner
Job Particulars :
Note : Before beginning work, all potential Food Moxie employees must undergo a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, a Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check, a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check and a free online course mandated by Pennsylvania on Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse.
Food Moxie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our Northwest Philadelphia Community,while creating an inclusive environment for all employees and program participants. Food Moxie does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.
Requirements
Job Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications :
Food Moxie is the non-profit arm of Weavers Way Co-op, a member-owned, cooperative grocery store. Food Moxie is administratively and financially independent of the Co-op and governed by a separate Board of Directors.
Salary : $40,000
