Summer Youth Organic Gardening Program Asst. Director

Needed: Active and Energetic Assistant Director for Summer Program of Organic Farming, Nutrition and Entrepreneurship for Youth

June 1 - August 7, 2012

Triskeles' Food for Thought Program offers a busy five weeks of experiential activities to a diverse group of youth ages 13-19. We are seeking an assistant director with the talents and interests necessary for a successful season.

Are you interested in healthy food? Organic agriculture? Sustainability?

Can you teach and direct youth?

Can you lead activities, team-building sessions?

Give honest, supportive feedback?

Work with adults and youth in a cooperative environment?

Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Exploring the business models behind food production?

The asst. director will work with other experienced staff in several program areas:

Experiential learning activities on local CSA's, 3 mornings each week
Nutrition and cooking sessions with youth
Food entrepreneurship program helping youth and families develop organic gardens at a Section 8 housing locale and an elementary school

Family nutrition sessions with youth and their families
Approximately timeframe: June 1 - August 7, 2012 full-time (some part-time work may be available after May 18^th and into September)
Good references, a car, valid license and clean driving record, and background checks required
Perfect for a young adult, mature college or graduate student.
Minority applicants encouraged.
Reasonable pay, great experiences, good colleagues
Proximity to 19460 zip code