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FoodShare Toronto is seeking a passionate and creative

Field to Table Schools Climate Change Garden Program Development and Outreach Staff:

An educator to implement a food and climate change program– including the benefits of composting, supporting local food, organic gardening and the environmental value of trees, 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:

• Work independently to develop 6 distinct workshops on the connections between food and climate change

• Facilitate each of the 6 workshops at 10 schools across the GTA

• Support and coordinate the development and design of 10 school gardens across the GTA

• Recruit workshop participants

• Provide assistance to local programs with program administration, resource development, volunteer recruitment and partnership connection

• Develop a manual documenting the programs objectives and design

• Liaise between community partners, school boards, teachers, parents, suppliers and other members of the school community

• Promote the project at community events

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest and understanding of the relationship between food and climate change

• Demonstrated interest in issues of food security and nutrition among children and youth

• Experience gardening, cooking and composting

• Experience with resource development

• Ability to plan and facilitate workshops and meetings

• Strong oral and written communication and administrative skills

• Experience with community organizing and/or community development work

• Experience working with a diverse group of people

• Experience working with/in not for profit sector

• Experience in preparing reports, budgets and financial statements

• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel, email, internet

• Some evenings and weekends required

The following will be considered assets:

• Other language(s)

• A valid driver’s license

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

Hours and compensation: 37.5 hours per week, $36 000 plus FoodShare’s generous benefits package

Contract position: This position will run from June 2008 to June 2009

How to apply:
Please submit the following to Meredith Hayes at fttschools@foodshare.net
or fax to  (416) 363-0474, or by mail to FoodShare 90 Croatia Street, Toronto, ON M6H 1K9.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• A creation that communicates a significant moment in the development of your environmental values and passion (written, visual, auditory, or any other medium will be accepted; however, it should not exceed 300 words, or 5 minutes to experience)

Deadline for applications: Friday May 23rd, 2008