Part-Time (30 hours/week), Temporary (1 year), Benefited
Reports to: Co-Executive Director of Operations
$26 – $29.25/ hour DOE
Seattle, Washington
About Hunger Intervention Program
Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is a nonprofit organization based in the Lake City neighborhood of North Seattle. HIP’s mission is to increase food security for underserved populations in North King County through nutritious meals, educational programs, and advocacy. If you are looking for experience working with a great team and making a difference in the community, this is a great fit for you.
Hunger Intervention Program Values
Nutritious Food: We believe that eating healthily is a basic foundation for optimum well-being. We strive to prepare and serve high-quality food that is nutritious and seasonal.
Community: We celebrate the connections that food fosters in our diverse community. We believe in strengthening the community by building strong and vital partnerships with our volunteers, non-profit organizations, schools, businesses, and individuals.
Equity: We believe that every individual should have access to nutritious meals. We know that inequities to food access exist based on race, class, and other factors. We focus our resources on programs and activities that reduce these disproportionalities.
Empowerment: We believe that individuals are empowered when they have the knowledge to shop and cook healthy meals as well as the tools to influence the mechanisms and policies of food production and distribution.
Advocacy: We believe that food insecurity is a systemic issue and to end food insecurity, existing policies, systems and institutions must change. We advocate for a just and sustainable food system to address the root causes of food insecurity.
Environmental Sustainability: We believe food should be grown in an environmentally sustainable way so that we can continue to grow food for generations to come. We strive to make environmentally friendly decisions in all aspects of our program operations.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering HIP’s cooking and nutrition education classes and food justice workshops with a wide range of demographics, including children, families, and seniors. This position requires an individual who is good at working independently, has a strong background in nutrition and cooking, experience in leading classes, and a deep understanding of food justice. This is a temporary one-year position that may become a permanent position after one year.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Communicate with community partners to schedule classes and workshops
- Develop curricula for classes and workshops in partnership with other staff
- Deliver classes to various audiences, including children, youth, families, adults, and seniors.
- Lead interns and volunteers in preparing and delivering classes
- Collect feedback from class participants and incorporate feedback for future classes
- Work closely with program staff to offer classes to different program participants
- Organize and submit data and paperwork used for internal and external reporting and recordkeeping
- Ensure the safe handling of food by complying with local health and safety standards
- Contribute to newsletters, social media, and outreach activities
- Participate in regular staff meetings, one-on-ones, and other HIP events
- Additional related duties as assigned
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Passion for cooking, nutrition education, and a broad understanding of food justice
- 2 years of professional experience in running cooking/nutrition education classes or a combination of relevant work, volunteer, and academic experiences
- Comfortable leading and delivering classes in front of a wide range of audiences, sometimes in partnership with other staff/interns/volunteers, and sometimes by themselves
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance required
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, and openness and flexibility to take on additional projects as needed.
- Lived experience or demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including working class, immigrant/refugees, communities of color, and LGBTQ+ populations
- Committed to social justice, anti-racism, and the process of ongoing unlearning and relearning
- Language – English fluency required; bilingual or multilingual preferred, especially in Spanish, Amharic, Oromo, or Chinese.
- You don’t need to meet every qualification to be considered. If you’re excited about this role and believe you could succeed in it, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Comfortable lifting up to 40 pounds regularly
- Comfortable standing and remaining active for 4 hours
- Comfortable standing or sitting at a desk for 8 hours
- Comfortable reaching, bending, and/or kneeling repeatedly
- Willing to learn and comply with food safety and sanitation rules
- Pass the Washington State Patrol background check (paid for by employer)
- Have or obtain a current Washington State Food Worker Card (paid for by employer)
- Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving history
Benefits and Compensation
In addition to the compensation listed above HIP provides a benefits package that includes:
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance, including dental and vision
- Retirement contribution option with 3% employer matching
- Generous paid time off as well as 11 paid holidays
- Support for professional development and training
- Unlimited ORCA pass
How to apply
Please send your resume along with a paragraph explaining why you are interested in the position to jobs@hungerintervention.org with “Community Food Education Program Coordinator” in the subject line. If you do not have access to email, call 206-538-6567 and leave a message. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For priority consideration, please submit your application by December 19th.
HIP is an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to be a diverse organization and seek to hire individuals who contribute to our cultural fluency. We value employees who are aware of their cultural lens and the impact it has on their interactions, and who can effectively connect across differences including (but not limited to) race, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical ability. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ+, those who have lived experience of poverty, first-generation students, and those with intersectionality that place them at a professional or social disadvantage are strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. All HIP employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
