Farm to Preschool Nutrition Educator, Temporary

About Tilth Alliance

Tilth Alliance works in community with Washington farmers, gardeners and eaters to build a sustainable, healthy and equitable food future. Through our work we endeavor to promote and support the adoption of organic, regenerative, sustainable growing practices by farmers and gardeners throughout Washington; to make the food produced by these farmers and gardeners more accessible; and to inspire people to enjoy growing, cooking, and eating food that is both good for them, for their communities, and for the environment. The primary strategies we employ in this effort are advocacy, education and collaboration. Equity, inclusion and the promotion of a culture of anti-oppression are important outcomes expected of all the work we do.

Position Description

This temporary, part-time Farm to Preschool Nutrition Educator position supports our Youth & Families programming at Tilth Alliance, focusing on pre-Kindergarten farm-to-table nutrition & food systems education. Responsibilities include leading Farm to Preschool cooking & nutrition classes and family events at preschools and childcare centers. The Farm to Preschool program is funded by the City of Seattle Human Services Department.

Job Responsibilities Required Skills

• Lead Farm to Preschool nutrition education activities such as mobile cooking classes, family events, and “pop-up” produce markets for preschool-age participants, site staff, and families
• Collaborate with Youth and Families Coordinator’s Farm to Preschool garden & food systems education programming, assisting when necessary
• Use existing Farm to Preschool curriculum and recipes to lead classes, adapting as needed to site specifications
• Provide farm to table education that is culturally relevant and increases access to local produce at snacks and meals
• Coordinate with Farm to Preschool partners Solid Ground, Farmstand Local Food, Tilth Alliance Market Programs, and others
• Keep records, document programming, and provide content for monthly reporting
• Communicate with site staff, and assist with scheduling programming as needed
• Attend internal and external bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly Farm to Preschool meetings with Tilth Alliance and partner organizations

Desired Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, education, or related field OR 2 years of a combination of education and related experience necessary to fulfill the minimum job requirements
• Ability to lead cooking activities for young children
• Experience leading programming for preschoolers, 3–5 year-olds
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Ability to problem solve and work in dynamic settings
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Have reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license and be able to transport self and teaching materials to locations throughout Seattle
• Intermediate computer skills that include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Washington State Food & Beverage Worker’s permit must be obtained prior to starting job
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to creatively respond to site needs and to develop unique approaches for promoting healthy, local food
• Self-directed and able to work independently as well as with a team
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for and/or experience relating to and working with a wide variety of cultures
• Registered Dietitian certificate a plus, but not required

This is a temporary, part-time (20 hours/week) non-exempt position, for a duration of 12 weeks. There is a possibility that the position could extend an additional 4-6 weeks, but that has yet to be determined. This position is eligible for sick time, accrued at 3.69 hours per 80 hours work.

Compensation is $24.00 per hour

This is a temporary position to support the work of a staff member who will be on parental leave in early 2025, and therefore does not currently have a specific start/end date. Further details will be discussed with potential candidates during the interview process.

In line with our commitment to equity practices, the salary for this position has been carefully determined to reflect market standards and internal equity considerations. We value the skills and expertise that each candidate brings to the table, and we believe that our non-negotiable salary approach fosters a level playing field for all applicants. This practice aligns with our core values of transparency and fairness.