Gardens Education Coordinator, Health Promotion

3 weeks ago


Etobicoke, Canada LAMP Community Health Centre Full time

**Education Programs Administrator, Health Promotion**

**Contract Position: 30 hours per week**

**Contract Period: June 2023 - August 2023 (9 weeks)**

**Salary Range: $17.08 per hour**

**This is a summer job opportunity for full-time college or university students, aged 18-29 years, intending to return to full time post - secondary school in September 2023 or, individuals 18-29 years who are not in school.**

**Proof of Vulnerable Check required prior to hiring**

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that

provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a coordinated

approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By

providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better

control their health and environment.

**Job Summary**:
The Education Programs Administrator will be responsible to ensure all aspects of the GARDEN Pod Project are carried out and completed. Highlighted tasks include; providing education sessions (in accordance with Toronto Public Health) on urban gardening, health and wellness and Community engagement for the community at large. The incumbent will also be required to conduct outreach and marketing of educational program and volunteer management program.

This position is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Summer Work Experience program.

**Primary Responsibilities**:
Education /Training/Outreach
- In conjunction with Health Promoter and Program manager, implements a work plan for the summer that promotes gardening, and health and wellness
- Co-ordinates instructors/facilitators to instruct programs, events and education sessions
- Assist with supporting Good Food Market, and other venues to promote the GARDENS project
- Assist with data entry and tracking of the produce harvest from various sites
- Assist with the co-ordination of pick up & harvest when needed
- Effectively communicate with the public addressing questions and concerns
- Develop program evaluation process and provide final summary
- Attend GARDENS Advisory Council meetings and provide updates
- Write up a final report noting highlights, improvements and recommendations
- Develop a donor database and communicate with potential donors for funding
- Assist in designing end of the year harvest and volunteer appreciation event
- Other tasks as required.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Minimum of one year completed post-secondary education ideally in program related to horticulture, environment, health and/or nutrition.
- Strong interest and experience in community engagement, program planning, gardening and horticulture practices.
- Demonstrated co-ordination skills, good time management and organizational skills and ability to work under a tight timeline.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas with partnership organizations, potential sponsors/donors, volunteers and the public
- Knowledge and interest in health, nutrition, food security and health promotion
- Well-developed interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively across all levels of the organization’s diverse workforce
- Positive attitude and dependable with strong initiative, leadership and the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere
- Open minded, eager and willing to constantly learn and improve oneself
- Knowledge of LAMP Community Health Centre, the South Etobicoke community, and/or a second language that is reflective of the community being served are all preferable assets.
- Must be willing to work 30 hours per week according to the time period indicated.
- Must be a Canadian Citizen
- Driver’s license considered an asset
- Solid working knowledge and ability to navigate a PC windows environment, including shared drives.
- Strong skills and ability to easily navigate social media environment
- Ability to effectively understand the appreciation of guiding fundamentals at LAMP CHC, i.e. Health Promotion, Anti-Oppression; Harm Reduction and the principles of community-based practice.
- Some evening and weekend work required. Job requires ability to lift at least 25lbs.
- Willing to travel through-out South and Central Etobicoke to connect with Pod Providers and other social service agencies.
- Some data entry, with periods of time sitting stationary in front of a monitor while keyboarding.
- Ability to balance all job requirements in a busy atmosphere, including responding promptly to all communication
- Demonstrates good and safe work habits, and maintains a clean working environment.
- Ensures full compliance with LAMP’s Health & Safety regulations and LAMP’s policies and procedures.
- Ensures that staff and clients are compliant with LAMP’s Health & Safety regulations and LAMP’s policies and procedures, including the immediate reporting o


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