Youth Program Coordinator

A position at The Food Project- North Shore

The focus of the Youth Program Coordinator’s work will be to oversee and implement The Food Project’s cornerstone program, the Summer Youth Program, while managing both the Intern and School Partnership Programs during the academic year.

Hours: Full Time

competitive salary offered based on experience

Job Description

Link: http://www.thefoodproject.org/about/Internal1.asp?id=656

Who We Are
Youth. Food. Social equality. Three seemingly distinct issues that intersect in one place: The Food Project. From our urban farms to our national college campaign, we bring together youth and adults from diverse backgrounds who work together to build local and sustainable food systems. While we produce healthy food for residents of the city and suburbs, we consider our hallmark to be our focus on identifying and transforming a new generation of leaders by placing teens in unusually responsible roles, with deeply meaningful work. These young people inspire and support others to create change in their own communities.
 
We believe that food is a unique vehicle for creating personal and social change. Nothing else ties us so intimately to each other and the planet we share, affecting our health, the climate, culture, and global poverty. If we—young and old from all walks of life—can unite to change the food system, we can change the world.


Youth Program Supervisor Description
The Youth Program Cordinator will be based at The Food Project’s North Shore site, with time focused especially in Lynn and Beverly. The focus of the Youth Program Coordinator’s work will be to oversee and implement The Food Project’s cornerstone program, the Summer Youth Program, while managing both the Intern and School Partnership Programs during the academic year. S/he will help to broaden our network of partners and collaborators in the Youth Development field, while also deepening relationships with local youth, schools, and parents.


Qualifications
    * Bachelors degree preferred
    * Interest and experience in youth development/workforce training/human resources management for teenagers and programming
    * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    * Enthusiasm and ability to work in a diverse community
    * Strong organizational skills
    * Ability to evaluate programs and contribute to the shaping of future plans
    * Must be willing and able to work some Tuesday-Saturday work weeks
    * Able to lift 50+ pounds
    * Basic knowledge of (Mac) computer programs: Microsoft word, excel, Filemaker Pro
    * Fluency in Spanish or Khmer strongly preferred

Due to the volume of resumes we receive, we only contact persons for interviews who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. The position will be filled when desired candidate is found.

The Food Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to creating a multicultural organization. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.