The Center for Agroecology is hiring a Cowell Coffee Shop Lead

July 12, 2024

The UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology is hiring a Cowell Coffee Shop Lead to oversee the Cowell Coffee Shop: For the Peoples, a student-engaged basic needs cafe, and work with a team of students to deliver a supportive and nourishing environment for all students.

The Center for Agroecology is an organization, housed in the UC Santa Cruz Division of Social Sciences, that works to advance agroecology and equitable food systems through participatory research, experiential education, agircultural extension, and public service. The Center manages the UCSC Farm and Chadwick Garden and works with campus partners to grow and prepare food for student Basic Needs outlets including food pantries, a produce pop-up stand, and the non-transactional Cowell Coffee Shop.

The Cowell Coffee Shop Lead is the primary staff responsible for the Cowell Coffee Shop: For the Peoples, a student-engaged basic needs cafe. The position works with a robust student staff team to deliver a supportive and nourishing environment and broad sustainability programming for all students. In addition to the coffee shop location, the role includes overseeing a food trailer that integrates sustainability and basic needs programming support through culinary demonstrations and programs. A key role of this position is providing education and training for students on sustainable food systems.

The Cowell Coffee Shop: For the Peoples is a basic needs initiative student support site operated by the Center for Agroecology through the Division of Social Sciences in partnership with the Dean of Students Office and College Housing and Educational Services. Beyond these central partners, the Cowell Coffee Shop Lead works with many additional campus units to support a diverse array of student programming.

Visit the job description listing to learn more about this position and apply. Apply by the initial review date of July 29, 2024.