Company description Wellness in the Schools (WITS) is a national non-profit that inspires healthy eating, environmental awareness, and fitness for kids in public schools. Job description

Become a part of a growing movement across the nation to change the way American school children eat. Wellness in the Schools (WITS) is seeking change agents from diverse backgrounds who are interested in shifting school culture, and ultimately interested making a broader impact on our society.

Qualifications:

• Culinary school graduate or equivalent in experience
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills (necessary for working cooperatively with school personnel, parents, and other partnering organizations)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work well with diverse communities including children and parents

Responsibilities:

• Train SchoolFood kitchen staff on the implementation of the Alternative Menu and Salad Bar
• Educate school community through culinary and nutrition classes
• Meet monthly with school partners
• Market WITS programs (including but not limited to conducting tastings, engaging with WITS Chef Partners, attending PTA meetings, and other opportunities to bring awareness of WITS)
• Evaluate WITS programs
• Other: Attend monthly trainings with colleagues; Communicate weekly to WITS Team; Communicate monthly to school community

Details:

• September 2016 - June 2017
• 25 hours per week (approx 8:30am - 1:30pm, five days a week)
• Report to WITS Chef Coordinator
• Compensation based on experience
• Recent PPD negative status and fingerprints cleared through Department of Education

Compensation this position is : hourly, $15/hr + Application instructions DeadlineJuly 11, 2016