Youth Education Manager

Foodwise is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing thriving communities through the power and joy of local food. Our vision is to inspire a world that nourishes all people, local economies, and the living earth. We look for passionate, mission-driven individuals who believe strongly that fresh, healthy food and education are key ingredients to happier, thriving communities. Foodwise is seeking an experienced, organized Youth Education Manager to oversee and implement our youth programming for both Foodwise Kids and Foodwise Teens. This involves managing elementary schools field trips on Tuesday and Thursday mornings with Foodwise Kids and an after-school program teaching Foodwise Teens at two different high school sites, year-round. Foodwise is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our programs and across all aspects of our organization. Foodwise youth education programs prioritize schools with a high percentage of students who qualify for free/reduced priced meals (FRPM), and Title 1 schools with high percentage of BIPOC students. We integrate a student-centered, anti-racist, and culturally relevant curriculum and approach to teaching.

Skills and Qualities for Success: • At least 2 years of demonstrated expertise teaching youth and developing curriculum for kids and teens, specifically in kitchen and garden settings • Understanding of youth education strategies, including youth development, socio-emotional learning, and trauma-informed pedagogy • Successful track record working with and managing teams and supervising others • Ability to establish and maintain great working relationships with diverse constituents • Strong writing skills and attention to detail for grants, reports, and correspondence • Demonstrated experience managing project and program budgets • Reliable, punctual, adaptable, and able to work independently • Foundational understanding of sustainable food systems and food equity issues • Multi-cultural and/or multi-lingual competency (especially Spanish or Chinese) • Familiarity working with children from diverse backgrounds, particularly in San Francisco • Excellent public speaking skills • Enthusiastic personality and a positive, can-do attitude

Medical, vision, and dental care benefits are through Kaiser Permanente. Additional benefits include 401(k) plan with company match up to $1430 annually, pre-tax commuter benefit, $60 monthly wellness reimbursement stipend, and professional development allowance. PTO Policy: Foodwise distinguishes vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Vacation accruals begin at 3 weeks annually (15 days); holidays are 13 days annually; sick leave is earned at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.