2020 Healthy Recipes Contractor Opportunity 

Healthy Harvest of North Iowa is a small 501(c)3 non-profit in North Central Iowa that connects and educates to support the local food system. We have a robust program of support to producers, consumer, community, and regional partners with opportunities for you to get first hand exposure to what local food system work is all about. We are currently looking for a temporary Summer contractor interested in helping with local food recipe demonstrations and kids cooking classes at farmers’ market, local fairs/events, community health centers, and more.

Location: North Central Iowa

When: Mid-May through December

We have an opportunity for one contractor to assist with the ‘Cooking up a Healthier North Iowa’ project, including:

  • Working with our Local Food Access Coordinator to create and implement a schedule of recipe demonstrations and cooking classes around North Central Iowa.
  • Hosting live and recorded recipe demonstrations for local area farmers markets, events, and partner organizations, including the selection of recipes, prepping recipes using local products, and serving samples to community members (as allowed).
  • Partnering with local Chefs to host Kids Cooking Classes for local Farmers Markets, including assisting with lesson preparation and prepping of recipes with youth.
  • Assisting with social media and website outreach that promotes recipes, demonstrations and classes.
  • Attending meetings with local partners, including the North Iowa Local Food Coalition, as available and relevant to project involvement.

Time expectations: Estimated 150 hours, with additional projects possible, based on interest and funding. 

Stipend: $18 – 25/hour, plus mileage at the federal reimbursement rate of $.58/mi.

Transportation: Contractors are expected to provide their own transportation; towing of a 5’x8’ trailer may be requested, therefore a vehicle with this capacity would be appreciated.

To Apply: Send resume and a cover letter listing your interest to Marie Boyd, Executive Director of Healthy Harvest of North Iowa, at marie@healthyharvestni.com.

 

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.