From Prof. Cohen ...

*FOOD EDUCATION INTERNSHIP -- WINTER 2016*

*ABOUT JUST FOOD*
Just Food’s mission is to empower and support community leaders in their
efforts to advocate for and increase access to locally and sustainably
grown food, especially in underserved NYC neighborhoods. Just Food provides
training and education to community members to help them launch projects
like farmers' markets and CSAs, provide education in basic culinary and
urban agriculture skills for their neighbors, and advocate to make their
corner of New York City a healthier place to live and eat.


*POSITION DESCRIPTION*
Reporting to the Food Education Manager, the Food Education Intern will
assist with the planning and management of the community chef program. The
community chef program trains community members from diverse backgrounds to
facilitate interactive cooking demonstrations about how to prepare local,
seasonal food. These workshops take place at farmers’ markets, food
pantries, community gardens, and community events. Just Food seeks an
individual with the capacity to:

·         Assist with the development of curriculum and educational
materials for Just Food’s community chef training program

·         Create tip-sheets and outreach materials to support the food
education program

·         Develop food education content for Just Food’s monthly
e-newsletter

·         Assist with community chef trainings taking place in April and
May.

·         Provide administrative support.



*QUALIFICATIONS*

·         Strong communication, writing, editing, research, and
organizational skills

·         Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive and
Internet research)

·         Culinary and/or nutrition background required

·         Ability to work well in teams with diverse groups across race,
class, and urban/rural divides and a desire to work with low-income
community members

·         Be flexible with a great sense of humor

·         Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as
collaboratively



*TIME FRAME*

•     10-15 hours a week (flexible); Late January-late May


This position reports to Angela Davis, Food Education Manager. Please send
a cover letter and resume to Angela Davis, Food Education Manager, at
angela[at]justfood.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__justfood.org_&d=AwMGaQ&c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&r=qpTaoXq6EK63ePypIHOsXKMrgZkizmuJp6PraFkXyhU&m=GT2ApK8mjwYNwJQ2HFhHsdcDMUjw_Y38TdOWJ83AYBs&s=s8OslsCZ9JjDdMizVbxycPhk39YYEGNXl2wlVxu2j9I&e=> with the subject line “Food Education Intern.”  No
phone calls, please!​


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ANGELA DAVIS
FOOD EDUCATION MANAGER
212.645.9880 X239<tel:212.645.9880;239>

JUST FOOD HAS MOVED! Please note our new address:
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