ABOUT US: Hilltop Community Resources is a non-profit organization that has been providing human services to the Grand Valley for over 70 years. We value integrity, inclusion, relationship, growth, courage, and FUN! Hilltop puts People First and gives them the tools and support they need to face life's challenges. Hilltop provides numerous different services throughout Mesa, Delta, Montrose, and Gunnison Counties. 

MISSION STATEMENT: At Hilltop, we create connection to build a community where everyone belongs.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay and benefits package. CHECK OUT OUR FULL BENEFITS GUIDE HERE: https://www.htop.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/87/2023/07/FINAL-Benefit-Guide-2023-2024-2.pdf
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and the lives of others. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Are you passionate about food, nutrition, and making a difference in your community? Hilltop Community Resources is seeking two talented individuals to join us as Part-Time Cooking Matters Specialists. One of these positions requires bilingual proficiency in Spanish. If you're ready to inspire and empower others through cooking education, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! This position is responsible for planning and executing Cooking Matters Program classes to meet contract requirements, recruiting and training volunteers, marketing the program, and purchasing needed supplies.

This position has a part-time schedule of Monday through Thursday during the afternoon and evenings. 

The starting wage range for this position is $17.00-$17.85 an hour. An additional $1 an hour is provided for Bilingual employees. Accepting applications until this role is filled.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitors Course budgets for courses implemented through Program.
2. Plan and implement Cooking Matters classes.
3. Recruit and train volunteers. Act as volunteer liaison.
4. Purchase needed supplies, equipment, groceries, and ordering of materials for assigned courses.
5. Ensure expenditures are entered into system to ensure budgetary requirements are met.
6. Respond to requests for classes.
7. Be liaison for all aspects of program.
8. Onboarding of State-recruited Integrated Nutrition Education Program (INEP) agencies for Cooking Matters classes.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. If Bilingual, verbally translate for employees who are not bilingual in the event such services are needed.
2. Other duties as assigned.

CLEARANCES & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS The following background checks are conducted by Hilltop Community Resources:

• Hilltop Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Driving Record
• Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List
• Influenza Vaccination (recommended)
• Any other required vaccination