The Upward Bound Program at North Shore Community College is now accepting applications for new students. We serve first generation college-bound and modest income students. Current 8th and 9th graders attending Lynn schools are welcome to apply. For more eligibility information, please call the office at 781.477.2161.

Upward Bound also has part-time job openings for summer staff. Interested candidates must be 21 years of age or older, and have at least one year of college education. You may view the available positions online at http://www.northshore.edu/jobs/index, or call Brooke D. Coleman at 781.593.6722, x6256, for more information!

Youth.  Food.  Social equality. Three seemingly distinct issues that intersect in one place: The Food Project. From our urban farms to our national college campaign, we bring together youth and adults from diverse backgrounds who work together to build local and sustainable food systems. While we produce healthy food for residents of the city and suburbs, we consider our hallmark to be our focus on identifying and transforming a new generation of leaders by placing teens in unusually responsible roles, with deeply meaningful work.  These young people inspire and support others to create change in their own communities.
 
We believe that food is a unique vehicle for creating personal and social change. Nothing else ties us so intimately to each other and the planet we
share, affecting our health, the climate, culture, and global poverty. If we — young and old from all walks of life—can unite to change the food system, we
can change the world.

Job  Description

The Youth Program Cordinator will be based at The Food Project’s North Shore site, with time focused especially in Lynn and Beverly. The focus of the Youth Program Coordinator’s work will be to oversee and implement The Food Project’s cornerstone program, the Summer Youth Program, while managing both the Intern and School Partnership Programs during the academic year. S/he will help to broaden our network of partners and collaborators in the Youth Development
field, while also deepening relationships with local youth, schools, and parents. 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Interest and experience in youth development/workforce training/human resources management for teenagers and programming
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm and ability to work in a diverse community
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to evaluate programs and contribute to the shaping of future plans
• Must be willing and able to work some Tuesday-Saturday work weeks
• Able to lift 50+ pounds
• Basic knowledge of (Mac) computer programs:  Microsoft word, Excel, Filemaker Pro
• Fluency in Spanish or Khmer strongly preferred

Compensation:

This is a fulltime position, competitive salary offered based on experience.

Application Process:

To apply please email your resume and cover letter to:

jobs@thefoodproject.org

Email is greatly preferred, but you can also mail or fax us:

The Food Project - North Shore

120 Munroe Street

Lynn, MA 01901

Fax 781-346-6727

Due to the volume of resumes we receive, we only contact persons for interviews who
meet the minimum qualifications for the position. The Food Project is an Equal
Opportunity Employer that is committed to creating a multicultural organization.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The position will
be filled when desired candidate is found.

The food project is an organization whose mission is to grow a thoughtful and productive community of youth and adults from diverse backgrounds who work together to build a sustainable food system. They are currently looking for young people between the ages of 14 and 17 to participate in The Food Project - North Shore's Summer Youth Program for 2008. Here is a quick summary of what young people can expect from the summer program.  read more »