About EarthBites:

EarthBites is a hands-on educational program designed to teach children about local food growth and nutrition. We collaborate with PACs, teachers, and students to transform school gardens into vibrant outdoor classrooms integrated into the school curriculum. For more information, visit earthbites.ca.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an intern to create easy snacks in the school classroom or garden for students aged 5 - 13. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. The ideal candidate will be passionate about nutrition, gardening and connecting youth with their food.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with team members to plan, implement, and lead high-quality garden and nutrition education lessons.
- Engage students in simple hands on seasonal nutrition workshops
- Capture photos and simple videos for social media, ensuring participant anonymity.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with students and teachers, respecting diverse abilities and backgrounds.
- Support the lead facilitator in garden maintenance activities

Qualifications:

- Food Safe certification (can be obtained upon contract acceptance).
- Police Information Check.
- Experience engaging youth and facilitating educational programs with an inquiry-based approach.




- Interest in nutrition and sharing nutrition education with students.
- Self-motivated, adaptable and a problem solver with the ability to work with limited supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate thoughtfully as a representative of EarthBites.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Able to work a flexible schedule.
- Interest in Indigenous culture.
- Access to a vehicle for transporting lesson materials (groceries, garden equipment, supplies, harvests) and the ability to perform physical tasks.
- Ownership of a computer or laptop is an asset

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover e mail to [email protected].

EarthBites Society operates on the traditional and unceded territory of the the Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam) Nations. EarthBites Society strives to embody its values of fairness, inclusion and justice in its hiring and employment practices. We are seeking qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Thank you to all applicants for your interest, however only those qualified will be contacted.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 School Garden Nutrition Internship (Vancouver)
🏢 Earth Bites Society
📍 Vancouver