Food And Culinary Literacy Educator

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, PA, USA
Base: $46,400.00 - $67,300.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Facilitate food literacy programming
Hands-on cooking classes
Reduce food waste
The Sustainable Food Systems Initiative seeks a Food and Culinary Literacy Educator to facilitate food literacy programming for students, engaging them with the campus and community food system

Job Summary

  • The Sustainable Food Systems Initiative seeks a Food and Culinary Literacy Educator to facilitate food literacy programming for students, engaging them with the campus and community food system.
  • This role blends culinary and nutrition expertise with education, sustainability, and wellness to inspire students to make informed, healthy, and sustainable food choices through hands-on activities.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.

Matching Summary

The Sustainable Food Systems Initiative seeks a Food and Culinary Literacy Educator to facilitate food literacy programming for students, engaging them with the campus and community food system.

Salary

Base: $46,400.00 - $67,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Facilitate food literacy programming
  • Hands-on cooking classes
  • Reduce food waste
  • Build lifelong food skills
  • Supervise student interns
  • Manage programming budgets

Nice-to-have

  • Inspire informed food choices
  • Peer-to-peer learning
  • Cultural foodways and identity
  • Thrive in dynamic environment

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
  • Valid driver's license
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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