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FoodShare Toronto is seeking a passionate and creative

Field to Table Schools Garden Program Development and Outreach Staff

A gardener and educator with a strong understanding of the benefits of school and community gardening, comfortable with public speaking and possessing a working knowledge of gardening, composting and community development for our Field to Table Schools program.

Detailed Job Description:

• Structure garden activities that support the maintenance and growth of the school garden but, more importantly, provide children with hands-on learning activities

• Develop formal learning activities and resources to integrate health promotion education into classroom activities and to bring the classroom outside.

• Develop structured outdoor classroom activities, so teachers and students will be able to participate in garden club activities, as a means of promoting physical activity, providing informal learning and reducing stress for children.

• Liase with local agencies to ensure garden activities can be continued throughout the summer in the garden.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest and understanding of gardening and composting.

• Enthusiastic and engaging for both students and teachers

• Experience working with children.

• Ability to plan and facilitate workshops and meetings

• Strong oral speaking, communications and interpersonal skills

• Experience with community organization and/or community development work

• Experience with resource develop.

• Experience working with the community

• Experience in preparing reports, budgets and financial statements

• Computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, email, internet)

The following will be considered assets:

• Prior experience working with ethnocultural-diverse communities

• Other language(s),

• Valid driver’s license

Hours and compensation:
37.5 hours per week, $36 000 plus FoodShare’s generous benefits package (some evenings and week-ends)

Contract position: June 2008 to June 2009

How to Apply: Please send resume and references by fax or email resume by Friday May 23, 2008 to Meredith Hayes, Field to Table Schools Coordinator, fttschools@foodshare.net
Fax: (416) 363-0474

FoodShare is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment equity and value diversity and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.