2023 Healthy Recipes Summer Contractor Opportunity 

Healthy Harvest of North Iowa is a small 501(c)3 non-profit in North Central Iowa that connects and educates to support the local food system. We have a robust program of support to producers, consumers, community, and regional partners. We are currently looking for 1-2 summer contractors who are interested in doing local food recipe demonstrations and cooking classes at farmers markets, local fairs/events, community health centers, and more. 

More information on Healthy Harvest of North Iowa can be found at www.healthyharvestni.com. Location: North Central Iowa 

When: Mid-May through Mid-August (extensions may be possible)

What: 1-2 contractors to work on the ‘Cooking up a Healthier North Iowa’ project, including: 

  • Working with our Program Director and HHNI Team to create and implement a schedule of recipe demonstrations and cooking classes around North Central Iowa. 
  • Hosting live recipe demonstrations at local area farmers markets, events, and partner organizations, including recipe selection, prepping/cooking with local ingredients, and serving samples to community members. 
  • Partnering with local chefs and vendors at local Farmers Markets, including assisting with lesson preparation and prepping of recipes with adults and/or youth. 
  • Assisting with social media that promotes recipes, demonstrations and classes. 
  • Attending meetings with local partners, including the North Iowa Local Food Coalition, as available and relevant to project involvement. 

Time expectations: Estimated 80 total hours, with additional hours possible, based on interest and funding. This equates to about 1-2 events per week (May-August). Many farmers markets are on Saturday mornings or weeknight evenings but there are also some events during the day. There is a potential to combine both positions based on the applicant’s availability, if interested in more hours please enquire. We specifically ask applicants to have the week of August 6-12 (National Farmers Market Week) available for performing in-person demonstrations at farmers markets in North Iowa.  

Stipend: $18/hour, plus mileage at the federal reimbursement rate of $0.655/mi. 

Transportation: Contractors are expected to provide their own transportation; occasional towing of a 5’x8’ trailer may be requested, therefore a vehicle with this capacity would be an asset.

To Apply: Send resume and a cover letter listing your interest to Andrea Evelsizer, Program Manager for Healthy Harvest, at andrea@healthyharvestni.com. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.