Looking for a new way to make a difference in your community through the power of co-operation, organisation and food? Check out this fantastic two year part-time job opportunity as a Co-operative Food Organiser in Plymouth!
Supported by Food Plymouth and in partnership with Plymouth City Council and Four Greens Community Trust and Wellbeing Hub, Cooperation Town is looking for a Co-operative Food Organiser to work in Plymouth neighbourhoods to set up community food co-ops on local streets and estates.
No formal education or paid organising experience is required, just a good knowledge of your local area and an interest in bringing people together to get organised and save money.
A secondment would also be considered for this role if there is a partner organisation that sees the merits of working on such a project.
The successful candidate would need to integrate with other local food initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with initiative, a determination to make a difference and who likes flexibility within their work.
For further information please see the documents available to download below.
Cooperative Food Organiser role information
Co-operative Food Organiser Job Description
Information Sheet for perspective candidates for Co-operative Food Organiser
Cooperative Food Organiser Application Form
Find full details on the Four Greens Community Trust website here.
Key dates and contacts
The application deadline is 5pm on Friday 7th October and the interview date is Friday 14th October 2022. For any queries, please phone The Four Greens Community Trust on 01752 875916 anytime Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm. Alternatively, please email Mark Rowles directly.
Who are Cooperation Town?
Cooperation Town is a new network of community-led food co-ops, providing free and affordable food. Cooperation Town co-ops are owned and run by their members, who democratically decide how to organise the project. Find our more about their work here.
