Position Summary

Copper Shores is seeking a dedicated and passionate Nutrition Outreach and Education Coordinator to facilitate community nutrition programming implemented by the foundation. One of the primary roles of this position will be facilitating Copper Shores’ Farm-to-School (F2S) work within our service region. The candidate will ensure the coordination and delivery of farm-to-school activities, supporting food service directors in their efforts to serve healthful locally grown foods within partner schools, and support of partner school’s garden maintenance. Primary F2S activities will focus on local produce sampling, hands-on exploration of recipes featuring local food, and broadening culinary skills and experiences. This position will also help support school garden maintenance through coaching F2S champions on best practices for volunteer management, school and community engagement, and funding resources. This role also includes working with the Community Health Educator to implement broader community nutrition programs, such as: farmers market events, food pantry collaboration/support, and youth wellbeing events. This position will report to the Community Health Educator.

General Responsibilities

• Assists with development and coordination of farm-to-school activities in partner schools, including: taste testing, hands-on activities and pre- and post-evaluation.
• Supports the Lead Cook/Foodservice Director in partner schools to identify supplemental or new local foods or recipes that may be incorporated in the menu.
• Communicates with school staff and provides farm-to-school resources.
• Supports partner schools with recruiting and training volunteers/staff support for school garden maintenance.
• Supports partner schools in implementing nutrition-related community and school events (i.e., local food day), farm visits or other related interactive field trips.
• Designs farm-to-school outreach materials for use in teacher, parent and community communications.
• Facilitates recurring team meetings with Food/Nutrition and Garden committees, if applicable.
• Supports school gardens through in-person site visits. • Assists with health and nutrition-focused community events implemented by Copper Shores.
• Develop educational health and nutrition-focused educational materials and resources for community events or programs implemented by Copper Shores.
• Collaborate with community organizations to promote and support community health and wellbeing consistent with Copper Shores’ strategic initiatives related to food and nutrition.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and other related activities as they relate to the position or for professional growth and development.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience in agriculture, education, community development or a related field, with demonstrated commitment to promoting healthy eating and sustainable food systems.
• Ability to educate different age groups of children in multiple settings (classroom, outdoors).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of local food systems, agricultural practices, and food safety regulations
• Experience developing and delivering educational programs or curriculum materials for children.
• Experience with nutrition education programs.
• Experience in development of outreach strategies and marketing tools to reach a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute successfully to long term projects involving multiple constituent groups.

Typical Work Schedule

40 hours per week with a schedule generally consisting of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. After hours and weekend hours may occasionally be required. The primary office location will be at Copper Shores Water Street office in Hancock. Travel throughout the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan is required.

Position Classification and Wage Scale

Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position.

Copper Shores is committed to offering a competitive compensation and benefit package including supplemental life and disability coverage; 401k contribution, paid time off, and an hourly rate of $19.00-21.00 per hour. Mileage is reimbursed at the current IRS rate.

At Will Employment

Copper Shores Meals on Wheels acknowledge that the Employee’s employment is and shall continue to be at-will, as defined under applicable law. If the Employee’s employment terminates for any reason, the Employee shall not be entitled to any payments, benefits, damages, awards or compensation other than as provided by this agreement, or as may otherwise be established under the Company’s then existing employee benefit plans or policies at the time of termination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copper Shores Meals on Wheels is an equal opportunity employer and we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, gender, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veterans’ status, or any other protected status.

Application Process

Mail or email cover letter and resume to:

Natasha Berg, Human Resource Director/Compliance
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation
400 Quincy Street
Hancock, Mi 49930

nberg@coppershores.org

Application review will begin immediately and the position will remain posted until filled.

Organization Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles

Mission

• To positively influence a healthful community through enhanced philanthropy and collaboration

Vision

• To influence a shared vision (of a healthful community),
• to foster collaborations and partnerships
• and to build community capacity to shape outcomes.

Values

• Integrity – We will be open, honest, and transparent in our administration and stewardship of the community assets entrusted to us.
• Commitment to the Community – We shall administer the Foundation in a way that is objective, responsible and focused on long-term sustainability and
  impact.
• Collaboration – We will work to bring perspective and experience together to fulfill our potential as we work as a broader group that represents the interests of the community we serve. This shall be done to ensure that we strive to identify, foster, and maintain partnership-relations as we work to improve the health of our community.
• Creative Solutions – We will work towards that which we aspire to be and will find creative, innovative, and sustainable solutions to the systemic challenges that face our community’s overall condition of health.

Success Factors

• People – We will employ, engage, develop, and retain high-caliber employees and Board Directors.
• Processes – We will work to ensure our administrative processes provide effective administration of the Foundation.
• Financial Performance – We recognize that we must achieve financial goals and investment returns in order to effectively and perpetually reinvest in our community.
• Communication – We will be transparent and honest in our promotion of the Foundation and efforts to engage our donor community and cultivate overall public support.

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