Eats, Shoots & Roots

A social enterprise to empower urban individuals and communities with skills and tools to grow their own food, and build a sense of resilience in the city.

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Community & Programme Coordinator

Full-time; On-site

Location: Downtown Kuala Lumpur

Accepting applications as of 5 Nov 2024.

Work can start in Dec 2024 / Jan 2025.

Are you enthusiastic about the environment and excited about food, farming or nature? Eats, Shoots & Roots, is a social enterprise based in Kuala Lumpur, is searching for a passionate Community & Programmes Coordinator. Our mission is to empower KL folks with the skills and knowledge to cultivate food, and foster a connection with nature. As our Community & Programmes Coordinator, you will play a vital role in working with communities to support in implementing initiatives that inspire environmental awareness and more.

Job Scope

To support and implement events, programmes and workshops that initiatives in line with our mission

Responsibilities and Tasks

Support Program Development and Implementation: Assist in designing and delivering workshops and events that engage and educate adults, kids and families related to edible gardening, agriculture, permaculture, food, and more
Build Community Relationships: Collaborate with a diverse range of community members and communities from corporates, NGOs, schools and more - helping to establish partnerships that strengthen our mission and broaden our impact
Contribute to Creative Program Initiatives: Utilize your creativity to support the development of programmes that teach and promote practical skills related to our main mission, and foster a deeper appreciation for the environment.
Promote Environmental Stewardship: Play an active role in our mission to cultivate environmentally conscientious urbanites, and an environmentally conscious city.

Projects Include Involvement in

Organizing Community Programmes and Workshops
Coordinating Programmes and Workshops for external clients
Liaising with communities
Programme Impact Reporting
Programme Documentation
Programme Facilitation or Assistance
Garden Tours

Requirements / Criteria

Has some experience in program coordination and community engagement
Keen interest in food / agriculture / horticulture / permaculture / nature
Possesses strong communication and organizational skills. Able to communicate and write in good English, and an advantage if you can communicate in Malay / Chinese
Is eager to work in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.
Good with both kids and adults
Whilst experience in gardening is not a must, a good positive and kind attitude is necessary
Not afraid of mozzies and the sun! This job requires you to be outdoors sometimes
Can travel independently
A mobile phone is necessary for reporting and communication with the team; if you have one you are able to use yours, if you don’t we are able to provide one for the hiring period. Willing to adopt platforms that ESR uses.
Independent, reliable, punctual
Able to work on weekends (not all the time, we also take turns, and you can get replacement leave for them)

Remuneration & Benefits

RM2500 - RM3000 a month, depending on capability
Free access to ESR run workshops and programmes
Outpatient medical benefit
EPF / Socso
Cooking facilities at work (on the agreement of following the rules stated by each respective locations)

Location

Eats, Shoots & Roots: Urban Farm @ Jalan Hang Jebat, Kuala Lumpur &

Eats, Shoots & Roots HQ, Bukit Damansara + other project sites in Kuala Lumpur

How To Apply:

Please apply through this link

Fresh graduates are also encouraged. Very sorry we cannot respond to all applications! Successful candidates will be notified.

Eats, Shoots & Roots

A social enterprise to empower urban individuals and communities with skills and tools to grow their own food, and build a sense of resilience in the city.

Website
Unknown
< 15 persons
Others

Eats, Shoots & Roots did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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