Educator, Environment, Plant-based cooking

Unbounded Canada Foundation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Unbounded Canada Foundation is seeking a passionate Educator to co-coordinate and grow the EcoCooks program in Metro Vancouver. This part-time role involves engaging youth through plant-based cooking and environmental education, promoting sustainable practices, and collaborating with local organizations. Ideal candidates will have strong facilitation skills, a background in plant-based nutrition, and experience working with youth.

Qualifications

• Experienced in plant-based cooking and meal preparation.
• Ability to engage youth through inquiry-based education.
• Strong communicator with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver the EcoCooks program for youth.
• Guide lesson plans to empower youth towards sustainability.
• Manage participant recruitment and logistics for delivery.

Skills

Plant-based cooking

Youth engagement

Facilitation

Time management

Project management

Communication

Creative problem-solving

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Canva

Social media

Job description

• Type : Contract, Part-time (10-20 hours / week), flexible hours with evenings andweekends required. The successful candidate will primarily work at the programdelivery location(s) and remotely.
• Term : One year with possibility of extension
• Salary : $25 / hour
• Start Date : September 10, 2024
• Application Closes : August 30, 2024

Through funding and delivering innovative and high-quality programs, UnboundedCanada Foundation strives to support vulnerable people and our vulnerable planet.

About EcoCooks

EcoCooks is a collaboration between Unbounded Canada Foundation and ElementsSociety. Together, we are on a mission to empower youth to take climate action byconnecting how our food choices impact the planet.EcoCooks Club blends inquiry-based environmental activities with tangible cookingskills to build culinary confidence and sustainable eating habits.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced leader to co-coordinate, co-facilitate and growthe EcoCooks program in Metro Vancouver. If you are passionate about theenvironment and plant-based solutions, and a self-starter who solves problems withcare and creativity, this role might be for you.

The Educator will primarily work at the program delivery location(s) and remotely,reports to the Metro Vancouver Coordinator of Unbounded Canada Foundation, andworks collaboratively with our partners, Elements Society, and other localorganizations. Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s licence, as well as a criminalrecord check is required. Candidates who have experience working with youth,knowledge of the current climate crisis, facilitation, and / or plant-based cookingincluding : making substitutions; teaching various food prep and cooking techniquesto youth; and having familiarity with the Canada Food Guide and nutritionalinformation are preferred.

Educator is :

• Certified in Foodsafe and First Aid, these can be obtained after the hiringprocess
• Experienced at engaging youth, facilitating education programs with anemphasis on participants exploring and discovering the content throughinquiry, place-based education and other student-centred learning principles
• Has extensive knowledge of and experience with plant-based cooking andmeal preparation
• Passionate about the environment and plant-based solutions, is a self-starterwho solves problems with care and creativity
• Understanding of : Sustainability / environmental issues,Youth education programsPlant-based eating and cookingNon-profit work environments
• Experienced at managing projects with multiple moving parts and logistics
• Organized with time management skills, including attention to detail andlong-term planning
• A strong verbal and written communicator, demonstrating personalleadership and integrity to represent EcoCooks in a professional manner
• Able to adapt quickly to changes in work with minimal supervision
• Collaborative, working effectively to share and contribute when working witha team
• Experienced with MS Office, Google Suite, Canva, and social media(Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
• Able to operate and access a vehicle for purchasing and transportingequipment (to and from storage and the program delivery location),materials preparation and printing, and program delivery : Physical lifting andmoving required
• Keen to create an energetic and positive learning environment for programparticipants and parents

Key Responsibilities include :

• Coordinate and deliver the program for youth participants with the a partnerEducator
• Guide participants through engaging lesson plans that appeal to all learningtypes and empower youth to take personal actions towards a sustainableworld
• Take photos and videos to engage audiences through social media - includingmaking creative posts and reels.
• Coordinate the recruitment of participants, the registration process, andparent communication with the team
• Support the Coordinator to recruit, train, and manage volunteers andscheduling
• Coordinate field trips, program location, and delivery logistics with the team
• Support the team and be available to cover workshops / different roles in theevent your co-workers cannot attend and no suitable replacement is found
• Support the team to grow the EcoCooks program in Metro Vancouver byseeking out community partnerships with local organizations, and working onother opportunities such as events, one-off sessions with different targetedgroups, Alumni program, and summer camp options
• Work with the team to apply for funding and resources
• Work collaboratively to continually improve and update the program
• Communicating regularly with the Coordinator and other responsibilities asrequired

For More information or to apply :

Please forward your cover letter, along with a copy of your resume to Laura Bamseyat [emailprotected]

Please indicate you saw this posting at FoodWork.ca .

Unbounded Canada Foundation’s Metro Vancouver office is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the the Səl̓ílwətaʔ / Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh),Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.Unbounded Canada Foundation strives to embody its values of fairness, inclusionand justice in its hiring and employment practices. We are seeking qualifiedcandidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While allqualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications fromwomen, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, or people of colour andLGBTQ+ candidates.Thank you to all applicants for your interest, however only those qualified will becontacted.