The Tremont Farmers’ Market has become a hub of the local food movement in Cleveland. We are looking to further develop our Chef Demonstration Program at the market and we are taking proposals for the volunteer position of Market Chef Coordinator. This is an opportunity to gain valuable organizational experience, be a part of a dynamic and creative force within the Tremont community, and to have contact with the amazing selection of chefs in the Greater Cleveland area.

Entering its fifth season, the Market is looking to build on its strong foundation. Located in beautiful Lincoln Park, the community and the setting allow for the makings of a great event. The connection between local chef and local foods is wonderful and a great opportunity for folks attending the market to learn from the pros.

The market runs only one night each week from May to October. Responsibilities will include identifying and recruiting chefs for cooking demonstrations at the market; being present at the market to assist with the set up of materials and to assist the chef; and helping to market the program.

Please send a brief (no more than one page) description of your vision for the Market Chef Coordinator position as well as the Chef Demonstration Program to Market Manager Jody Lathwell via email: tremontmarket@yahoo.com. Proposals are due by March 19, 2010 and will be reviewed as they are received.

For more information about the market, call Jody at 216.403.9436.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: City Fresh General Manager-Cuyahoga County City Fresh is currently seeking qualified persons to fill its position of general manager for Cuyahoga County.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Grower for the George Jones Farm and Nature Preserve The George Jones Farm is presently seeking qualified candidates to fill its position of Assistant Grower for farmer operations on three cultivated acres of a 70 acre farmstead in Oberlin, Ohio. Applications open on March 3.

Postings can be accessed on their web site.

Basic qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in science-related field or natural resources management and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination. · Experience in organizing and managing volunteers demonstrating knowledge of program structure and needs required, including supervision of volunteers working in the office and in the field. · Experience in MS Office applications, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and navigating the Internet. · Experience performing physical work. · Proven experience with communication skills, written communication skills and experience delivering presentations and communicating information to a diverse audience.

Essential functions

The conservation volunteer coordinator manages the development, implementation and maintenance of all aspects of the volunteer program for The Nature Conservancy in Ohio. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating field and office projects with volunteers, maintaining and improving volunteer database, fostering volunteer leadership, recruiting volunteers, building relationships, providing volunteer recognition and ensuring quality of all volunteer program activities. Works cooperatively with Ohio program staff, as well as partner organizations, agencies and businesses to provide opportunities for volunteers to advance the Conservancy’s conservation objectives. This person is responsible for planning, organizing and leading volunteer projects in the office and on the Conservancy’s nature preserves, as well as managing the administrative aspects of the program. S/he must be able to understand and explain basic ecological land management principles and how the efforts of the volunteers will improve the habitat on the preserves so that they can supervise volunteer workdays at the preserves as needed.

Position Title: Director of Marketing & Communications

Supervisor: Senior Director of Advancement

Salary and Benefits: The starting salary range is competitive, with excellent benefits that include paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employer-matched retirement fund; paid vacation, personal, and holiday leave; and professional development opportunities.

Posting Date: December 28, 2010. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Location: Columbus, Ohio

The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) is a dynamic and influential non-profit organization. OEC is seeking a key staff member to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the environmental field to reach existing critical target audiences, develop new audiences, and build OEC’s capacity to communicate its mission and successes. The Director of Marketing & Communications will report directly to senior management and will serve as the staff liaison to the OEC’s Board of Director’s Communications Committee. The Director will integrate marketing principles throughout the organization, which will include supporting membership development, fundraising efforts, and environmental policy and outreach campaigns. The Director will develop and implement marketing strategies to increase the OEC’s support base, and will create communications strategies that strengthen the organization.

The Cleveland Foundation is seeking undergraduate, recent college graduates and graduate students to apply to our summer internship program. This program offers students meaningful career-related work and knowledge about the Greater Cleveland non-profit community. Interns are paid $12 per hour for full-time work and attend a weekly seminar highlighting key organizations and programs being conducted in the local nonprofit and public sectors.

The application form can be accessed online The application deadline is February 5, 2010. Personal interviews with select applicants will be conducted by early March. Interns will be notified of their acceptance into the program on or around April 1. The internship program begins on June 7, 2010 and ends August 20, 2010.

All applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Be an undergraduate or graduate student in good standing or a recent graduate of a local accredited college or university who resides in the Greater -Cleveland area such as Lake, Geauga and Cuyahoga counties.
• Have a strong academic record (3.0 grade point average or above).
• Have strong research, computer, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in the non-profit or public sector.

A selection committee will review applications, conduct interviews and select the interns. Every effort will be made to match the interns and host sites according to the interests of the interns and needs of participating nonprofit or governmental agencies. If you have any questions about the program, contact Nelson Beckford, program officer at (216) 615-7259 or nbeckford@clevefdn.org.

Beyond Pesticides Ohio has an Internship Position for a person with an interest in environmental activism to assist in preparations for our National Pesticide Forum to be held April 9-10, 2010 at Case Western Reserve University. This is unpaid position and requires from one to a few hours per week. Work can be done almost entirely from home via computer and phone. For more information about the Forum visit our website at http://www.beyondpesticides.org/forum/index.htm  

For more information about this position contact Barry Zucker, Executive Director, Beyond Pesticides Ohio at 216-291-3424