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Kingswood Arts changes lives for the better. Through free & affordable creative arts activities for young people and families we foster a safe welcoming environment where everyone can take part, grow & learn! We work with hundreds of local families on the Kingswood Estate and surrounding areas and support our community to thrive. Co-creation is at the heart of everything at Kingswood Arts and our programme is made by and for our local community.
We are keen to attract a diverse applicant pool, and research suggests that some under-represented groups are typically less likely to apply for jobs unless they are sure they comfortably meet all the criteria. With this in mind, we encourage all potential candidates to reflect on their strengths and experience in the broadest sense, including transferable skills where appropriate, when considering their suitability for the position. In all cases, we will select the best candidate for the role.
We value doing good things with good people and believe that the work process is as important as the outcome of the work itself. We’re focussed on finding team members with personality, enthusiasm, spirit and loyalty, who want to make work fun and make fun work. Skills can be taught and progressed: what matters at Kingswood Arts is the spirit and attitude of the team.
We are looking for a new role within our team! See below or email liam.shea@kingswoodarts.com for more info on the role!
We are also currently looking to expand our network of facilitators and freelancers to work with our existing programme of activitities! Please email liam.shea@kingswoodarts.com to find out more!
Food Strategy Coordinator
Food Strategy Coordinator
Job title Food Strategy Coordinator
Reports to Programme and Participation Manager
Jobs reporting to this role Freelancers & volunteers
What are we looking for?
Purpose of role
Kingswood Arts are seeking a Food Strategy co-ordinator to help us better address food insecurity and support the residents of the Kingswood Estate with a programme of food based activities. As well as a strategic brain, we are seeking someone who will be hands on and involved in delivery.
You will help set up, manage and deliver Kingswood Arts’ Food programme including managing existing provisions like our weekly ‘Community Kitchen’, support the management and operations of our Community Cafe, as well as develop new innovative or artistic ideas for how we meet the community's needs through food.
Responsibilities
● Development and coordination of the Kingswood Arts Food Strategy to address local needs such as lack of access to fresh food, lack of knowledge around food and healthy eating & poor physical and mental health
● Coordination of weekly Community Kitchen
● Recruitment and rota-ing of volunteers & guest chefs
● Menu and ingredients planning with volunteer cooks
● Room preparation, Welcoming and engaging guests, cleaning down
● Supporting weekly gardening sessions & using produce for KA activities
● Working with the Programme and Participation Manager, develop new volunteer led cooking/food activities or events for the local community - reflecting the local diverse cultures
● Support healthy eating initiatives for young people and community groups who attend our classes
● Securing food donations (pre-prepared and raw ingredients)
● Managing project and equipment food stores
● Overseeing Kitchen hygiene, organisation and safety
● Organising activities e.g. education, entertainment, talks and demonstrations as part of the weekly Community Kitchen and/or across the food programme
● Consulting, co-creating, monitoring and evaluating food projects
● Supporting the development and connection of other food projects locally
● Support any other programme department activities or events as requested by the department head including but not limited to: Administration, facilitation, strategic planning, finance, consultation, evaluation and public events
● Act as Duty Manager where required
What can you expect from the role?
Salary £34,500
Contract length 3 years
Working conditions On site. Some office hours but regularly required on weekday evenings and occasional weekends.
How to Apply
Please send a CV and cover letter telling us how you meet the job description and why you are interested in the role. Please send to liam.shea@kingswoodarts.com Please include the name of the position you are applying for and your name in the subject line of your email.
If you have any access requirements or you would like to speak to us about ways of making your application or interview process more accessible, please do not hesitate to contact us at liam.shea@kingswoodarts.com
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