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Cultural Kitchen Coordinator
Position Description
The Cultural Kitchen (CK) Coordinator at Hostelling International
USA, Eastern New England Council (HI-USA, ENEC) will develop
and coordinate the Cultural Kitchen program. Cultural Kitchen
is a program entering its third year which utilizes cooking
and peer teaching as a vehicle for building cultural competency
in Boston-area youth ages 1016. The CK Coordinator will
be responsible for all aspects of the program, including direct
facilitation of program activities, evaluation, curriculum
improvement, recruitment of partner schools, program expansion,
the formation of an advisory committee, and recruitment, training,
and support for volunteers. The CK Coordinator will report
to the Director of Programs and Education and work with staff
to ensure youth programming is comprehensive, reaching target
groups in engaging ways, and always operating with an eye
toward long-term sustainability.
Specific Responsibilities
- Refine Cultural Kitchen curriculum, program activities,
and strategic plan
- Recruit, serve, and retain participating Cultural Kitchen
groups from local schools and youth serving organizations
- Communicate with Cultural Kitchen parents/guardians and
school faculty
- Lead and organize all aspects of program while in session,
including educational workshops, student research, student
presentations, meal preparation, and reflection
- Convene an advisory group of stakeholders to gain feedback
on successes and direction of program
- Standardize evaluation practices and relevant peripherals
(forms, etc.)
- Implement transitional strategies (from direct facilitation
model to training trainers model)
- Recruit, train, and mentor volunteer Cultural Kitchen
facilitators.
- Work with the youth programming team to create a consistent
strategy for outreach and program delivery.
- Assist staff with planning and implementing fundraising
events to support the program.
Qualifications
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- The ability to work independently
- Experience working with youth (grades 610) and families
of diverse backgrounds
- Experience facilitating formal and informal education
activities
- Ability to conduct outreach and maintain relationships
with community partners
- An interest in national and community service
- Excellent teamwork and facilitation skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Comfort and enthusiasm in the kitchen
- Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
This position is a ten month full-time commitment (September-June),
with possibility to continue the following year.
Benefits
" Salary commensurate to experience " Full HI-USA, ENEC benefits
including health, dental, HI membership, and paid time off
" Excellent training opportunities
Contact Info
Send a letter of interest and resume to:
Nicole Sheldon-Desjardins
Director of Programs and Education
Hostelling International USA,
Eastern New England Council
218 Holland Street
Somerville, MA 02144
Phone: 617-718-7990 x17
Fax: 617-718-7995
Email: nasdesjardins@usahostels.org
Website: www.usahostels.org
Please reference "Cultural Kitchen Coordinator" in the subject
line.
More Info
- Interviews will take place in August and September of
2008
- Hiring decisions will be made in mid-September 2008
- Position start date is September 2008
- Visit http://www.usahostels.org/cult_kit.php
for detailed program information
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