St. Mark's United Church

Seed to Table Co-coordinator

Seed to table is a dynamic new youth-centered food security initiative launching in East Scarborough this spring. The program brings together food education, cooking and gardening skills and leadership training to fuel a youth-led food movement in the city.

We are looking for a co-coordinator to assist with program development and implementation during a 4+ month position, from the end of April until the beginning of September, with the potential for extension. The position is for 25 hours/wk at $12-15/hr depending on funding and the qualifications of the applicant.   APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 9^th 2010

You will:

-          Assist with program curriculum development and implementation, including sections on food literacy, gardening, healthy cooking, and leadership training

-          Assist with planting and maintaining a youth community garden plot

-          facilitate or co-facilitate workshops

-          Assist youth in developing social enterprise opportunities and compiling a database of internship opportunities for program participants

-          help strengthen the Seed to Table Network throughout the GTA, exploring best practices and skill sharing with partner organizations, community groups and other food-related projects.

-          Assist with outreach and recruitment of participants

-          Lead project documentation, including video, photography and written reporting for the project

-          Organize community harvest festival and other events to bring our program to the wider community

You have:

-          Experience working with youth and/or an understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities youth face.

-          An interest in gardening, healthy eating and living (you don’t need to be an expert, just have an interest and willingness to learn)

-          Experience with group facilitation

-          Strong Leadership skills; ability to engage the people

-          Media arts (video, web) skills would be a bonus

-          Priority will be given to applicants from the Kingston-Galloway/Orton Park or surrounding communities

We’re trying to build a dynamic team as we grow- have skills to share and ways to contribute that aren’t listed here? Let us know!

APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 9^th 2010

Please send resume with cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more information or questions contact Erika Pulfer This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 647 654 3116