Company description

Opened to the public in 2010, The Edible Schoolyard (ESY) at the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum includes a half-acre urban, teaching garden and kitchen classroom. We offer hands-on experiences that focus on fresh, seasonal food, wellness, and outdoor play. Using a seed-to-table philosophy, kids and families learn about the systems through which food is grown, harvested, prepared, and shared as a meal. By giving kids a greater knowledge of and connection to what they eat, we inspire them to make better choices for their health and the health of their communities.   

Job description

Position Description
The Edible Schoolyard is seeking a year-round team member to run garden-based cooking classes for children, families, and adults at The Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum. This position is ideal for someone experienced in teaching garden-to-table culinary lessons and is committed to nurturing children and the community through food education and playful learning

Schedule and Hours:
25 – 40 hours per week. Days and times may change with class schedule. Evening and weekend availability required.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Independently plan and lead cooking classes for children and adults, averaging 3 - 4 classes per week
• Design and lead day-camps for children ages 4 -14yrs, June - August
• Mentor and train MBCM staff, interns, and volunteers to be involved with kitchen programming and activities
• Work with Museum Sales and Marketing team to promote classes and activities
• Cultivate relationships with community and corporate partners to add value to kitchen programming
• Manage budgets for grants, sponsorships pertaining to kitchen curriculum or as assigned
• Maintain the kitchen classroom and pantry areas to ensure the facility is clean, safe, and welcoming

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $18.00 - $25.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline