Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $28.00 - $31.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee Discounts
Employee assistance program
Free ORCA pass
Job Description
FareStart is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through food by providing job training, meals, and community building to individuals facing poverty and homelessness. With a 30-year history, FareStart addresses the barriers that prevent individuals from gaining and maintaining employment by fostering personal stability and economic mobility. As a social enterprise operating within Seattle, WA, FareStart specializes in equipping people with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in the workforce, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations such as homeless and disadvantaged youth. Through its comprehensive approach, FareStart not only tackles hunger and homelessness but also turns these challenges into... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, or related field
- Two or more years of experience working with homeless or disadvantaged youth in a training environment
- Experience in barista and café operations
- Valid King County Food Handler's Permit
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and operate café equipment
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
- Good problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, or related field, and two or more years of experience working with homeless or disadvantaged youth in a training environment
- Proficient and experienced in Barista and Café operations
- Valid King County Food Handler's Permit
- Proficient and experienced in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Ability to listen patiently and attentively, ability to express self clearly and effectively, and the ability to adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, within diverse teams and environments
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and requests and meet deadlines in a professional manner
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and change plans as needed
- Ability to listen, give and receive feedback in a productive and professional manner
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity
- Ability to evaluate problems and effectively solve them in a timely manner
- Ability to respond to concerns with empathy and inclusivity
- Ability to employ best practices associated with the position, while displaying an on-going commitment to growth and self-development
- Ability to display sensitivity, tact, and responsiveness in various situations and maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to work a non-standard/flexible schedule, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays
Job Duties
- Effectively deliver designed curriculum in the classroom, online, and at the café to prepare students to meet training competencies
- Interact with students in a student-trainer environment with ongoing coaching, training, and feedback to the students
- Provide on-the-job barista training and support, work with café instructors to best utilize production opportunities to meet student skill development
- Actively participate in meetings with partner agency and operations staff to ensure student success
- Work closely with Case Managers and partner agencies to address student needs, maintain positive relationships, collaborate to problem solve, and work as a team to resolve program issues
- Work with community partners to arrange field trips for students
- Review and make recommendations to improve barista curriculum using an aligned approach
- Provide students with performance feedback and coaching
- Track and document student progress and other information as required
- Support training at partner organizations and outreach at community events as assigned
- Responsible for classroom setup, cleanliness, and organization
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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