We are currently hiring:
Community Educator
Community Educator
Phillies Bridge Farm Project is looking to hire a Community Educator to lead cooking demos at two Institute for Family Health locations in Kingston and New Paltz. The cooking demos will be based on weekly vegetables donations from the Phillies Bridge Farm Project CSA. The Community Educator will additionally drop off vegetables for donation at Ulster Immigrant Defense Network in Kingston.
The Community Educator will report to the Education and Food Justice Director. Advance notice will be given of what vegetables are available, and the Community Educator will be responsible for planning what to cook and providing the Education and Food Justice Director with a supply list and a recipe to be included in educational materials available during the demo.
Workshops will be held on the following dates:
- 6/26 – New Paltz
- 7/9 – Kingston (+ UIDN drop off)
- 7/24 – New Paltz
- 8/14 – Kingston (+ UIDN drop off)
The tentative schedule for the day is as follows:
Kingston:
8:30 arrive at Phillies Bridge Farm Project to load vegetables and cooking demo supplies
8:45 leave for Kingston
9:15 unload at UIDN
9:25 drive to Institute for Family Health
9:30 arrive and set up demo
<demo from ~9:30-10:30>
10:30 return to Phillies Bridge
11:00 unload at Phillies Bridge
New Paltz:
9:00 arrive at Phillies Bridge Farm Project to load vegetables and cooking demo supplies
9:20 drive to Institute of Family Health
9:30 arrive and set up demo
<demo from ~9:30-10:30>
10:30 return to Phillies Bridge
10:45 unload at Phillies Bridge
Phillies Bridge Farm Project will provide all vegetables, cooking equipment, educational supplies and a vehicle for transportation. The Community Educator must have a valid license.
Desired qualifications:
- Experience and joy cooking with vegetables
- Dedication to Food Justice and equitable access
- Knowledge of foods/cuisines from various cultures, particularly Central and South American
- Spanish proficiency
- Timely and detail oriented
- Comfortable doing self directed work
This position entails approximately 20 hours of work between the dates of June 23-August 14. The Community Educator will be paid an hourly rate of $25. Depending on the applicant, additional workshops can be added through November.
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to foodjustice@philliesbridge.org with the subject line “Community Educator Application”. References may be requested after an initial interview.