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Community Educator
Company:
No More Empty Pots
Industry:
Non-profit
Job title:
Community Educator
Job level:
Entry
Job description:
COMMUNITY EDUCATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
Department: Programs
Team: Community Education
Position Level: Educator
Position Status: Full-time or Part-time non exempt
ABOUT NO MORE EMPTY POTS
No More Empty Pots (NMEP) is a grassroots non-profit corporation that connects individuals and groups to improve self-sufficiency, regional food security and economic resilience of urban and rural communities through advocacy and action. No More Empty Pots’ vision is to support communities in becoming self-sufficient and food secure through collaboration and adhering to core values of education, stewardship, and sustainability.
NMEP CORE VALUES
Dedicated
People-Centered/Trustworthy
Solution Focused
Arable-Adaptable
Forward Thinking
Innovative
No More Empty Pots follows an accountability model where all candidates for NMEP positions are evaluated on “get it,” “want it,”“capacity to do it,” and alignment with organizational core values. All candidates must have the ability to:
Engage in effective communication
Accept challenges
Prioritize tasks
Use critical thinking skills to solve problems
Be rooted in their “Why”
Work independently and in team settings
Work with a growth mindset
Be detail oriented and deadline driven
Display commitment to NMEP’s mission
Be dedicated to reducing structural inequities
Prioritize people and relationships
Maintain high standards of program delivery and customer service
Be self-starting with confidence to ask questions or ask for help
Have ownership of job accountabilities
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Community Educator will provide hands-on experiential learning activities focused on food growing, cooking, nutrition education and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) for intergenerational program participants, in both school and community settings. This role will work alongside other team members and community partners to create opportunities for increased learning and self-sufficiency.
REPORTS TO
Community Education Manager
SEAT TYPE: TEAM PLAYER
The team player is responsible for supporting the team and ensuring everyone works together effectively. An effective team player must possess several key characteristics, including strong interpersonal skills, the willingness to listen and be open to feedback, the ability to collaborate and work well with others, and the capacity to be flexible and adaptable.
TOP 5 ACCOUNTABILITIES
Program Facilitation: Facilitate engaging and interactive sessions, workshops, or events for program participants. Manage group dynamics to foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment. Adapt facilitation techniques to meet the diverse needs of participants and maintain their engagement.
Classroom Management: Provide clear instructions, guidance, and support throughout program activities. Observe classroom dynamics and offer actionable feedback to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Address behavioral issues promptly and collaboratively, engaging students, parents, and staff as needed.
Supply Management: Prepare and organize program materials, equipment, and resources to ensure smooth delivery.
Program Design: Collaborate with Community Education Manager, Curriculum Specialist and team members to align facilitation with program goals.
Program Evaluation: Collect feedback from participants to evaluate program effectiveness and inform improvements. Maintain accurate attendance records and provide timely reports on program outcomes.
90% PROGRAM SUPPORT & DELIVERY
Support internal and external program partners to deliver Community Education programming and communicate expectations to all stakeholders
Support the mission and vision of No More Empty Pots by making program and curriculum developments that will improve community-based learners’ educational and self-sufficiency outcomes while meeting both internal organizational and external partner expectations
Support collection and reporting of all data needed for both internal and external program monitoring and improvement purposes
Provide direct service educational programming to diverse learners using and providing accommodations to make programming accessible to students
Manage groups of learners including providing classroom management and redirection as appropriate
Prepare program materials, deliver sessions, and reset the instruction space
Support ensuring that all Community Education programs’ requirements are met, stepping in to fill gaps beyond the scope of this specific job role as needed
Inventory and manage program materials and supplies including keeping supplies organized and ensuring that requisitions are handled expediently
10% ADMINISTRATIVE
Attend all mandatory and team meetings
Respond to email and all communications in a timely manner
Follow company policies including financial policies by managing and submitting financial documents including receipts, requisitions, invoices, and other sensitive documents
Collect and submit both quantitative and qualitative data on a weekly and monthly basis as assigned
Attend professional development training/workshops
Follow processes that allow the team to consistently execute programming at a high level
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALITIES, AND EXPERIENCE
This position requires annual Background Checks due to working in schools and with children
Strong interpersonal skills and customer service experience including communicating with a wide variety of people
Familiarity and skill to work with comprehensive food systems and STEAM subjects including amateur culinary and nutrition; home, school, and community gardening
Experience facilitating programs and/or teaching in a classroom setting
Experience and skill to work with vulnerable populations and create supportive learning environments
Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office including Excel
Must be available during program hours and during required staff meetings and events
Ability and resources to consistently arrive at work on time
Experience and skill to productively manage a group of learners using trauma-informed care principles and to work with vulnerable populations, creating supportive learning environments
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
PREFERRED SKILLS, QUALITIES, AND EXPERIENCE
Comfort using new and experimental technology
Program development and teaching background
Proficiency in online learning platforms
Familiarity with the food system concepts such as zero-waste and seasonality, professional familiarity with the Omaha Metro local food system, and skill to integrate values-driven goals such as zero-waste and using local food
Bachelor’s degree in education, social science discipline, or a food-related field
Valid First Aid or other safety certifications
Valid ServSafe or nutrition certification or degree
Conversational Spanish fluency
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This person frequently communicates with staff, students, volunteers, vendors, guests to the program, and others about program and organizational operations, policies, and products. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate and relevant information in these situations.
Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments
A valid driver’s license, access to transportation, and local travel are required
Frequently moves product weighing up to 30 pounds between rooms in the Food Hub or from one location to another
Frequently positions self to reach products stored on high or low shelves
Must be able to discern between acceptable and unacceptable product and cleanliness standards in a food service setting
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS
Compensation: $18-25/hour, commensurate with experience
Hours per week: Full-time 30-40 hours per week, Part-time 15-29 hours/week, non-exempt
Reports to: Community Education Manager
TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to No More Empty Pots HERE. Be sure to include why this position with No More Empty Pots is a good fit for you.
Black, Indigenous, Latinx and any people of color, LGBTQ+ identities and anyone with marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply.
No More Empty Pots does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
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Posted on:
February 4, 2026