The Nova Scotia Sea School is seeking a Provisions Coordinator starting ASAP. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Provisions Coordinator will support food sourcing, preparation, and packing for sailing and wilderness expeditions.Please read job description below:
Application Deadline: May 24, 12pm
Position starts: ASAP (May)
Ends: August 31
13 week contract, 30 hours per week
Wage: $15 / hour
Job Requirements
- Candidate must be 19 or older
- Candidate must have regular access to a vehicle for food shopping and logistics (mileage will be covered but position is based in Lunenburg so no commuting to work will be covered)
- Candidate must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and at times many days in a row. Heaviest part of season is July and weekends in June. For complete schedule please contact the office
- Candidate must be enrolled in a post secondary school program for the fall
Priorities
- Source food sponsorships from a variety of local vendors
- Meet Sea School mandate by purchasing and packing healthy, local food menus for expeditions
- Help to oversee maintenance and operations of our Lunenburg Boathouse
Food / Kitchen Duties
- Complete a pre and post season inventory of food stocks
- Prepare feast meals at the end of each trip
- Supervise youth before and after trips
- Maintain a clean and healthy kitchen / food prep area
- Support other program logistics
- Learn safety management procedures and respond to emergencies when needed
Administrative Duties
- Update Provisions manual and menu plans throughout the summer
- Document sponsorship / donations
- Manage food budget
- Track receipts and reimbursements and submit to bookkeeper
Assets
- Food Handlers Course
- First Aid training
- Experience with outdoor expedition food-packing and logistics
- Experience working with youth as a supervisor and or coordinator
Send cover letter and resume to the Sea School office, attn: Heather Kelday, Executive Director: heather@seaschool.org; phone: (902) 423-7284; fax 423-7241, www.seaschool.org.