Position: EarthBites
Facilitator
Type: part-time / contract
Organization: EarthBites
Location: Vancouver, British
Columbia
Facilitator
Type: part-time / contract
Organization: EarthBites
Location: Vancouver, British
Columbia
EarthBites
is a program offered to schools to help teach children about local food growth
and nutrition through hands-on lea
rning. EarthBites works closely with PACs,
teachers and students, transforming their school garden space into outdoor
classrooms that are fully utilized and integrated into the school curriculum.
Visit the website at http://www.earthbites.ca for more information on EarthBites programs.
is a program offered to schools to help teach children about local food growth
and nutrition through hands-on lea
rning. EarthBites works closely with PACs,
teachers and students, transforming their school garden space into outdoor
classrooms that are fully utilized and integrated into the school curriculum.
Visit the website at http://www.earthbites.ca for more information on EarthBites programs.
EarthBites
is looking to hire a person for the role of Garden Facilitator. This position
delivers lessons to students in participating EarthBites schools. We are
looking for someone who enjoys sharing with children their knowledge of growing
foods and a sustainable food system. This means we’re looking for someone who
can:
is looking to hire a person for the role of Garden Facilitator. This position
delivers lessons to students in participating EarthBites schools. We are
looking for someone who enjoys sharing with children their knowledge of growing
foods and a sustainable food system. This means we’re looking for someone who
can:
- Plan
and deliver fun and age appropriate lessons to elementary school students, - Plan
and maintain a healthy and productive school garden throughout the year, - Collaborate
with other EarthBites team members to share ideas and to enhance and
develop curriculum for the program overall and, - Work
with children, volunteers, and school administration to ensure the program
is carried out in an exciting, educational and safe manner.
As
an EarthBites Facilitator you:
an EarthBites Facilitator you:
- Have
a passion for both sustainable gardening as well as connected, caring and
cooperative communities. - Know
about sustainable food-producing practices and gardening. A familiarity
with Permaculture ethics and principles is ideal. - Have
the ability to engage children of various ages in an outdoor environment. - Have
a strong interest in environmental issues, urban sustainability and food
security - Enjoy
both working in the garden getting your hands dirty, and sitting at the
computer working on materials for a workshop. - Are
a team player and a decisive leader - Are
creative and enjoy exploring new ideas - Can
accommodate a flexible schedule - Exhibit
excellent communication skills. - Have
knowledge of First Nations culture - Display
reliability and punctuality
This
is a contract position (15-20 hours/week during the school year) and someone
with a flexible schedule is needed (some months there is more work than
others). Supplies and equipment will need to be transported from time to time
so access to a vehicle is recommended.
is a contract position (15-20 hours/week during the school year) and someone
with a flexible schedule is needed (some months there is more work than
others). Supplies and equipment will need to be transported from time to time
so access to a vehicle is recommended.
To
Apply
Apply
Submit
your resume and cover letter to:
info @rockymountainflatbread.ca*
by December 5th 2016. Please include an email and phone number.
your resume and cover letter to:
info @rockymountainflatbread.ca*
by December 5th 2016. Please include an email and phone number.
We
thank all candidates for their interest but due to the volume of applications
we will only contact those selected for an interview.
thank all candidates for their interest but due to the volume of applications
we will only contact those selected for an interview.
