Education Program Coordinator at Ventura County Farm to School
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position Overview: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Education Program Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and oversee the organization’s education programs, events, and activities. This is a new role and will require foundation-building work to launch new programs. Specific program components include: Farmer of the Month- Collaboration with VCF2S farm partners to teach students about the local fruits and vegetables served in school meal programs. School Garden Program- Manage the VCF2S School Garden Fund and support teachers, administrators, and students to develop, maintain, and improve school garden programs throughout the county. Serve as a resource to connect teachers to the standards-aligned garden-based curriculum. Professional Development: Coordinate monthly Garden Educator Meetings to facilitate knowledge sharing within our community and increasing our collective skills as educators. Nutrition and Cooking Education: Coordinate nutrition and cooking education programs by developing partnerships with community organizations and universities.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required, Master’s Degree preferred. * Experience: Five years experience in an educational setting or with nonprofit program management, preferably in the areas of outdoor/environmental education, agriculture or nutrition and culinary education. Direct teaching experience is a plus.
- Valid California Drivers’ License - Livescan background check
Requirements / Qualifications
* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required, Master’s Degree preferred. * Experience: Five years experience in an educational setting or with nonprofit program management, preferably in the areas of outdoor/environmental education, agriculture or nutrition and culinary education. Direct teaching experience is a plus.
- Valid California Drivers’ License - Livescan background check
Comments and Other Information
To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation to anna.jackson@vcfarmtoschool.org by 5pm on August 4, 2023.
Comments and Other Information
To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation to anna.jackson@vcfarmtoschool.org by 5pm on August 4, 2023.