The Food Project: Youth. Food. Community.

This position is available to TFP Alumni only!

WHO WE ARE

Youth. Food. Community. Three important 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

WHAT WE SEEK

We seek an individual with a strong desire to become fully invested in our enterprise during their time with us. We hold high expectations for our youth and in order to foster their potential we require our Site Supervisors to be strong role models. The ideal candidate possesss enthusiasm for working with youth, interest in The Food Project’s mission, a strong work ethic and a good sense of humor. While our organization is deeply committed to building a sustainable food system, we do not require candidates to be well versed in agriculture or the food production system. Show that you can bring energy, and an open mind to the table and we will teach you the rest!

The Food Project strives to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive team. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement the Summer Youth Program (SYP):

• Help interview, hire and train all SYP Crew Leaders and Assistant Crew Leaders.
• Prepare the farm site for the program.
• Schedule hunger relief (HR) sites for youth teams and maintain relationship with HR coordinators at each site throughout the summer.
• Coordinate with the Agricultural staff in order to insure the effective completion of the work on the farm and the summer curriculum.
• Prepare and deliver the various workshops and the curriculum for the summer.
• Schedule and coordinate outside workshop presenters.
• Conduct weekly staff meeting mentoring and supervising SYP Crew Leaders and Assistant Leaders.
• Be the primary Designated Safety Officer for the site and deliver minor first aid as needed.
• Maintain a safe and fun space both physically and emotionally for all youth.
• Assist youth crews in farm labor and meeting their goals for weeding, planting and harvesting.
• Run the SYP orientation, mid summer parent event and the end of the summer Family Feast.
• Host and speak once a week at community lunches.
• Plan and run the overnight retreat for youth.
• Uphold the behavior standards of the program and assist the SYP Crew Leaders and Assistant Crew Leaders in delivering “Straight talk” around these behaviors.
• Oversee all youth firings.
• Drive 14 passenger bus or van delivering youth from the MBTA to the site.
• Run evaluation process at end of the summer program.

REQUIRED SKILLS

The SYP Site Supervisor applicant must be an alumni of TFP's youth programs, and have:

• Prior experience working with teenagers
• Interest in community service, the environment, and multicultural teambuilding
• Ability to motivate a group of young people while fostering their potential
• Openness to one’s own personal growth
• The capability to uphold the high standards set by the community
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Be dependable, organized, flexible, and have a sense of humor
• Background and experiences that reflect the rich diversity of the young people who participate in the program
• Ability to perform demanding physical labor
• Ability to drive 14 passenger bus or van or willingness to be trained.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to be trained.
• A High School diploma and at least 20 years of age.
• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

COMMITMENT/COMPENSATION

This is a job you will never forget and requires a substantial commitment of time and energy. Site Supervisors must be available from May 25th to August 27th, 2010, including two to three Saturdays and some evening requirements. This is a full-time, seasonal position. Competitive salary offered based on experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS


To apply for a job, please email your resume and cover letter to: 
jobs@thefoodproject.org

Email is greatly preferred, but you can also mail or fax us:

The Food Project

10 Lewis Street
Lincoln, MA 01773

Fax: (781) 259-9659



Due to the volume of resumes we receive, we only contact persons for interviews who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. The Food Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to creating a multicultural organization. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Positions are filled when a desired candidate is found.