Community Education Facilitator
Job Description
Department: Programs
Team: Community Education
Position Level: Educator
Position Status: Seasonal Part-time non exempt
About No More Empty Pots
No More Empty Pots (NMEP) is a grassroots non-profit corporation that connects individuals and groups to improve self-sufficiency, regional food security and economic resilience of urban and rural communities through advocacy and action. No More Empty Pots’ vision is to support communities in becoming self-sufficient and food secure through collaboration and adhering to core values of education, stewardship, and sustainability.
Core Values
- Dedicated
- People-Centered/Trustworthy
- Solution Focused
- Arable-Adaptable
- Forward Thinking
- Innovative
No More Empty Pots follows an accountability model where all candidates for NMEP positions are evaluated on “get it,” “want it,” “capacity to do it,” and alignment with organizational core values. All candidates must have the ability to:
- Engage in effective communication
- Accept challenges
- Prioritize tasks
- Use critical thinking skills to solve problems
- Be rooted in their “Why”
- Work independently and in team settings
- Work with a growth mindset
- Be detail oriented and deadline driven
- Display commitment to NMEP’s mission
- Be dedicated to reducing structural inequities
- Prioritize people and relationships
- Maintain high standards of program delivery and customer service
- Be self-starting with confidence to ask questions or ask for help
- Have ownership of job accountabilities
Position Description
The Community Education Facilitator will provide hands-on experiential learning activities focused on food growing, cooking, nutrition, and food systems education.
This role will utilize our STEAM-integrated curriculum to provide engaging experiences for youth program participants, in both school and community settings. This role will work alongside other team members and community partners to create opportunities for increased learning and self-sufficiency.
Reports To
Programs & Operations Manager
Seat Type
Team Player: The team player is responsible for supporting the team and ensuring everyone works together effectively. An effective team player must possess several key characteristics, including strong interpersonal skills, the willingness to listen and be open to feedback, the ability to collaborate and work well with others, and the capacity to be flexible and adaptable.
Top 5 Accountabilities
- Program Facilitation: Facilitate engaging and interactive sessions, workshops, or events for program participants. Manage group dynamics to foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment. Adapt facilitation techniques to meet the diverse needs of participants and maintain their engagement.
- Classroom Management: Provide clear instructions, guidance, and support throughout program activities. Observe classroom dynamics and offer actionable feedback to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Address behavioral issues promptly and collaboratively, engaging students, parents, and staff as needed.
- Supply Management: Prepare and organize program materials, equipment, and resources to ensure smooth delivery.
- Program Design: Collaborate with Programs & Operations Manager, Programs & Operations Coordinator and team members to align facilitation with program goals.
- Program Evaluation: Collect feedback from participants to evaluate program effectiveness and inform improvements. Maintain accurate attendance records and provide timely reports on program outcomes.
90% Program Support and Delivery
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver culinary, garden and nutrition programs, ensuring all requirements are met.
- Develop and refine program curriculum to improve learners' educational outcomes and self-sufficiency, aligning with the organization's mission.
- Provide direct educational programming to diverse learners, managing classroom dynamics and utilizing accommodations for accessibility.
- Manage all instructional logistics, including preparing ingredients, gathering lesson materials, providing direct instruction, resetting the space, and managing program supplies.
- Transport materials to other locations for off-site programs.
- Collect and report all necessary program data for internal monitoring, external reporting, and continuous improvement.
10% Administrative
- Attend all mandatory and team meetings
- Respond to email and all communications in a timely manner
- Follow company policies including financial policies by managing and submitting financial documents including receipts, requisitions, invoices, and other sensitive documents
- Collect and submit both quantitative and qualitative data on a weekly and monthly basis as assigned
- Attend professional development training/workshops
- Follow processes that allow the team to consistently execute programming at a high level
Other Duties As Assigned
- Other duties as assigned
- Assist with deliveries and transportation of goods
- Contribute to Micro Market operations
Required Skills, Qualities, and Experience
- This position requires annual Background Checks due to working in schools and with children
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer service experience including communicating with a wide variety of people
- Familiarity and skill to work with comprehensive food systems and STEAM subjects including amateur culinary and nutrition; home, school, and community gardening
- Experience facilitating programs and/or teaching in a classroom setting
- Experience and skill to work with vulnerable populations and create supportive learning environments
- Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office including Excel
- Must be available during program hours and during required staff meetings and events
- Ability and resources to consistently arrive at work on time
- Experience and skill to productively manage a group of learners using trauma-informed care principles and to work with vulnerable populations, creating supportive learning environments
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Skills, Qualities, and Experience
- Comfort using new and experimental technology
- Program development and teaching background
- Proficiency in online learning platforms
- Familiarity with the food system concepts such as zero-waste and seasonality, professional familiarity with the Omaha Metro local food system, and skill to integrate values-driven goals such as zero-waste and using local food
- Bachelor’s degree in education, social science discipline, or a food-related field
- Valid First Aid or other safety certifications
- Valid ServSafe or nutrition certification or degree
- Conversational Spanish fluency
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- This person frequently communicates with staff, students, volunteers, vendors, guests to the program, and others about program and organizational operations, policies, and products. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate and relevant information in these situations.
- Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
- Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments
- A valid driver’s license, access to transportation, and local travel are required
- Frequently moves product weighing up to 30 pounds between rooms in the Food Hub or from one location to another
- Frequently positions self to reach products stored on high or low shelves
- Must be able to discern between acceptable and unacceptable product and cleanliness standards in a food service setting
Additional Job Details
- Compensation: $22/hour
- Hours per week: Part-time 15-29 hours/week, non-exempt
- Seasonal through Summer 2026
- Reports to: Programs & Operations Manager
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@nmepomaha.org. Be sure to include why this position with No More Empty Pots is a good fit for you.
Black, Indigenous, Latinx and any people of color, LGBTQ+ identities and anyone with marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply.
No More Empty Pots does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
