Student Worker - Education and Volunteer Coordinator - World Hunger Relief

Job Title: Student Worker -

Education and Volunteer Coordinator - World Hunger Relief

• Job Classification: Community Service, Student
• Department: Off Campus Community Service
• Hiring Manager: Beth Ferguson
• Contact: executivedirector@worldhungerrelief.org

Work Schedule

8-20 hours per week. Daily start times and workdays will be discussed and established based on the applicant’s availability and WHR’s needs. Typically these are M-F between 8:00 am-5:00 pm and possibly Saturdays.

Desired Length of Employment: Fall and Ongoing

Pay Rate: $12.00/hr

Key Components: In a student employee capacity, may assist in working with external community service partners.

Job Description

We’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid to jump in and help out. We need an individual who has good communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to organize, a great attitude, a strong work ethic, and can be trusted to work to complete assigned tasks without being micromanaged.

General Qualifications: Ability to educate visitors of all ages about the realities of our food system and sustainable agricultural alternatives and assist the community engagement coordinator in developing and executing educational activities. Must be able to work alongside a team as well as facilitate volunteer and group learning experiences. Previous office and educational experience is preferred but not required. Must be able to sustain extended periods of time working outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs routinely.

Essential Functions: Administrative duties

Clean/organize facilities

Farmers Market preparation and staffing

Customer service and group orientation

Urban Homestead Garden care

• Supporting community outreach and educational programs on-farm and in the community
• Educate, instruct, orient, train, and inspire volunteers and clients in the realm of composting, sustainable agriculture, hunger alleviation, and food justice
• Compost pickups and sorting as needed
• Run various routine errands, as required, for the farm
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Learning Outcomes: ● Office support and management
• ● Professional environment experience
• ● Communication and organizational skills
• ● Point of Sale and retail experience
• ● Team building skills
• ● Problem-solving
• ● Confidence-building
• ● Introduction to Non-Profit organization work
• ● Education and teaching experience
• ● Working in advocacy and community education
• Employer: Baylor University
• Work Location: Spring Lake Farm
• Work Address: 356 Spring Lake Road, Waco, TX 76705