Farm to School Champion - VOLUNTEER Position - Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York Ag Jobs
| Job Ref: | 35868977 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs |
| Company Name: | Syracuse City School District |
| Category: |
Farming
Food Processing - Production Purchasing – Procurement Trucking – Logistics – Transportation |
| Job Type: | Volunteer |
Location | |
| Country: | United States |
| State: | New York |
| City: | Syracuse |
| Zip Code: | 13210 |
| Map: | United States, New York, Syracuse, 13210 (Show on map) |
Description | |
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Classified - Classified Positions - Other (Classified) Job Number 2300282329 Start Date Open Date 01/18/2024 Closing Date Farm to School Champion - Volunteer Position ABOUT OUR DISTRICT: The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered "hard to serve" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color. WHO WE WANT: Successful SCSD staff are passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students. They:
The Syracuse City School District (SCSD)'s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has an ongoing project to remove barriers and build community connections by participating in local farm to institution efforts and facilitating local procurement partnerships. As a part of this initiative, SCSD hosts a "Harvest of the Month" program to provide fresh and local products throughout the school year to all children participating in the school meal program. SCSD hosted a local bid for any and all farmers/growers or local distributors. Each month, a local produce item is featured on the menu as a "Harvest of the Month" item. Qualifications:
Time Commitment:
Responsibilities:
Interested volunteers are encouraged to contact Rebecca Garofano, School Dietitian, at rgarofano@scsd.us or 315-435-4207. Job Description View Attachment | |
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