Mobile Food Lab Driver (Part-time Hourly) REED Foundation Grant

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE: Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College” by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized. Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College” in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others. . JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the AVP Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs (PI of the grant). Responsible for driving the Mobile Food Laboratory (MFL) to and from education programs for students in the K-12 educational environment at participating schools. The MFL’s home base is at the Meadowlands Environment Center (MEC). She/he drives the MFL and facilitates the set- up/take- down for programs for educators and other special programs as required. The MFL is a mobile classroom that only has students and educators on board when it is parked and being used for educational programming; when on the road the only person on board is the driver. This is a part-time position. The hourly rate is $20/hr. Hours of work and days will be defined by the supervisor. DUTIES: Drives the Mobile Food Lab from its home base at the Meadowlands Environment Center (MEC) to participating schools and back to the MEC. Facilitate the set-up of educational programming for the MFL educators upon arrival at the location of the program. Facilitate the take-down of educational programming for the MFL educators upon completion of activities at the location of the program. Responsible for fueling the MFL and the on-board generator. Consults with supervisor on a regular basis to report problems with the MFL, and to resolve problems. Establishes liaison and maintains cooperative working relationships with MEC staff whose functions impact on assigned responsibilities. These include MFL educators, Assistant Directors, School District Coordinator and the NJMC. Wear designated uniform shirts when presenting a program to school groups and the public. EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute required experience on a year-for-year basis. EXPERIENCE One year professional experience related to the functions of the position to be filled or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority. ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Required - New Jersey Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B. EEO STATEMENT: Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity. Apply Job!