Assistant Director for Summer Program, Triskeles Foundation

Posted by on April 24, 2011

Assistant Director for Summer Program of Organic Farming, Nutrition and Entrepreneurship for Youth
Exton, PA

Posted March 31, 2011

Needed: Active and Energetic Assistant Director for Summer Program of Organic Farming, Nutrition and Entrepreneurship for Youth
June 15-August 4, 2011

Triskeles’ Food for Thought Program offers a busy five weeks of experiential activities to a diverse group of youth ages 14-18. We are seeking an assistant director with the talents and interests necessary for a successful season.

Are you interested in healthy food? Organic agriculture? Sustainability?
Can you teach and direct youth?
Can you lead activities, team-building sessions?
Give honest, supportive feedback?
Work with adults and youth in a cooperative environment?
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Exploring the business models behind food production?

The asst. director will work with other experienced staff in several program areas:

*  Experiential learning activities on local CSA’s, 3 mornings each week
* Nutrition and cooking sessions with youth
* Food entrepreneurship program helping youth and families develop organic gardens at a Section 8 housing locale and an elementary school
* Family nutrition sessions with youth and their families
* Approximately timeframe: June 15-August 4, 2011 full-time (some part-time work may be available after May 18th and into August)
* Good references, a car, valid license and clean driving record, and background checks required
* Perfect for a young adult, mature college or graduate student.
* Minority applicants encouraged.
* Reasonable pay, great experiences, good colleagues
* Proximity to 19460 zip code preferred

Contact: Send resume to
Mark Birdsall, Director of Youth Programs
mdbirdsall@triskeles.org