People’s Grocery Cooking Instructor

People’s Grocery

Cooking Instructor

Job Announcement

People’s Grocery is a community based organization that develops creative solutions to West Oakland’s social, economic, environmental, and health concerns. Our work aims to build a local food system that improves the health and economy of the West Oakland community through social enterprises, urban agricultural projects, and educational programs.

People’s Grocery is seeking a community oriented Nutritional Cooking Instructor to teach regular classes to youth and adults in West Oakland. The Nutritional Cooking Instructor teaches youth about healthy ingredient selection, food preparation techniques, nutritional properties of food, and general health and nutrition. The ideal candidate will bring their own healthy recipes to the table but also be willing to incorporate existing curriculum and nutrition resources. Target audience is West Oakland residents, particularly those with nutrition related chronic disease. Adult sessions consist of 6 classes, taught once a week. Youth sessions are bi-monthly and based on the academic year. The Nutritional Cooking Instructor is a contractual position that works closely with the Community Outreach and Education team and reports to the Education Director.


Responsibilities Include:

· Coordinate with People’s Grocery urban agriculture staff to incorporate organic, seasonal, and fresh fruits and vegetables into lessons

· Teach 8 sessions of 6 week adult classes a year

· Teach 2 semesters of youth classes, 2 classes/month, for elementary school youth

· Teach 3 – 5 cooking workshops for People’s Grocery’s other programs (grub parties, summer youth program, fundraising events, etc.)

· Document recipes

· Work with Education Director on curriculum development and resource distribution

· Work with Education Director to implement evaluation tools and track results

· Represent People’s Grocery to class participants and connect participants to other programs within the organization


Qualifications and Skills:

· Cultural competency in working with the West Oakland community

· Background in healthy eating and nutrition

· Training and/or experience in conducting cooking classes

· Ability to work well in a team

· Experience in teaching both adults and youth

· Ability to speak Spanish a plus

· Must have a valid California license and clean driving record

· Must be able to climb stairs and lift at least 60lbs.

This position is an independent contractor position. Instructor works with Education Director to set class hours.


Compensation: Depends upon experience

Application Deadline: ASAP. Position open until filled

Find out more information at www.peoplesgrocery.org.

Please send cover letter and resume to Diana@peoplesgrocery.org. For more information contact Diana Abellera at (510) 652-7607.

People’s Grocery Community Outreach and Education Coordinator

People’s Grocery

Community Outreach and Education Coordinator

Job Description



People’s Grocery is a community based organization that develops creative solutions to West Oakland’s social, economic, environmental, and health concerns. Our work aims to build a local food system that improves the health and economy of the West Oakland community through social enterprises, urban agricultural projects, and educational programs.



People’s Grocery is seeking a versatile, experienced, outgoing and motivated individual to lead the organization’s outreach efforts and support youth interns as the Community Outreach and Education Coordinator. The critical function is to support People’s Grocery’s programs as the main liaison between the organization and the community members. In addition, this position works directly with youth interns after school to support their learning and leadership. This position reports to the Community Education Director and works collaboratively with staff to organize events, field requests, and conduct outreach to the West Oakland community. The position is based on building relationships with youth, residents, and community groups.



Responsibilities Include:

· Community Events (30%):

Coordinate, organize, and deliver monthly Grub Parties: program design, artist and chef recruitment, logistics, outreach, etc.
Promote the grub parties to the community and encourage repeat attendance.
Plan for 3 months of events in advance.
Present, table and/or speak on behalf of People’s Grocery at community events, health fairs, conferences, etc. Target is 10 people/week.
Attend community meetings and events to represent People’s Grocery
Create and organize special events such as program graduations, nutrition festivals, etc.
Develop multi-media promotion strategies including radio, and print media.
Peer2Peer Education Program (20%):
Provide daily supervision and training to peer educators.
Work with youth to conduct outreach for after school peer to peer presentations.
Develop promotional and outreach materials for the Peer2Peer Education Program.
Work with peer educators to develop “Be Healthy” Online and Multi-media Campaign content for nutrition education.
Cooking Classes (15%):
Recruit at least 8 applicants for each session of the cooking class and work with cooking instructor in developing a system for retention.
Coordinate and schedule cooking demonstrations with Nutritional Cooking Instructor and staff.
Represent People’s Grocery at each cooking class session to connect the participants and instructor to other programs.
Produce Box (15%):
Work with urban agriculture team to recruit and maintain 25 families/week to subscribe to the People’s Grub Box.
Work with Urban Ag staff and youth in nutrition education delivery at the People’s Grub Box distribution sites.
· Summer Job Training Program (10%):

Recruit residents to apply to the summer program
Assist in program implementation and training as needed
Organize end of summer graduation event
Administration (10%):
o Develop and maintain outreach and education resources on website

o Generate outreach materials and strategies for enhancing and building People’s Grocery’s membership program

o Attend weekly department and staff meetings

o Attend other meetings may be scheduled on an as-needed basis

o Respond to email and telephone communications

o Maintain contacts through People’s Grocery’s database

o Evaluate and track program outcomes



Qualifications and Skills:

· Strong commitment to social, economic, and environmental justice

· Good relationship with and experience in the West Oakland community

· Good understanding of culturally relevant programs and means of communication

· Solid event planning experience

· Community organizing, outreach, or marketing background

· Ability to be a spokesperson for the organization

· Strong organizational and planning skills and attention to detail

· Experience with and desire to work with youth, especially with teens

· Good “people skills’, including ability to engage in respectful conversation

· Highly self-organized, punctual and able to work within deadlines

· Basic proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher

· Proficiency in writing and communication skills

· Willing to make a minimum of a 1 year commitment to working at People’s Grocery

· Ability to speak Spanish a plus

· Must have a valid California license and clean driving record

· Must be able to climb stairs and lift at least 60lbs.

· Must have a flexible schedule to attend community events throughout the week and weekends



This position is full time exempt. Must work some weekends when needed.

Compensation: Salary depends on experience. Includes benefits.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2008.



Find out more information at www.peoplesgrocery.org.

Please send cover letter and resume to Diana@peoplesgrocery.org. For more information contact Diana Abellera at (510) 652-7607.

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