Food Sustainability Fellow

Overview

Bon Appetit Food Sustainability Fellow

Salary: $57,000 - $59,000

Bon Appetit Management Company is committed to great food and outstanding service. We operate in contract food service and value creativity, ongoing learning, and staff growth. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus.

• Visit cafés within the assigned region and facilitate plans to engage the community and culinary teams in discussions about social and environmental issues in the food system.
• Work with a flexible calendar to schedule campus visits that fit each Fellow’s interaction style and interests, including classroom visits, farm visits, presentations, and student group meetings.
• Undertake special projects to advance sustainability commitments and initiatives (local purchasing, waste reduction, campus farms and gardens, plant-forward commitments).
• Write and edit communications materials, including blog posts, social media posts, and articles about activities hosted on campus visits and other initiatives; create marketing materials and presentations in Canva to host and promote events.

• 4-year college degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Communications, Hospitality, Wellness and Nutrition, or related area; or a 4-year degree in another area with strong experience in food systems, sustainability, or related fields.
• Past attendance at a college or university where Bon Appétit managed the food is required.
• Strong track record of interest and experience in sustainable food and agriculture issues.
• Knowledge of environmental, social, and public health issues related to food and agriculture.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including comfort speaking publicly.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to think critically and handle unique challenges as they arise.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time and work independently from home when not traveling; flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, see the wage transparency information linked by Compass Group.

Equal opportunity
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and associates are treated without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualifications and essential functions are subject to change with business necessity. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. We will consider qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable laws.