Summer FermentationPreservation Space Manager

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Fermentation/Preservation SpaceManager

TheFermentationand Preservation Space serves as a vital link between academic courses (particularly Agroecology Wines Cider and Mead andFermentation) the campus farm and community-oriented events such as community lunches. This role helps bridge hands-on learning with sustainable food practices and cultural exchange.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and clean thefermentationspace in accordance with HACCP protocols and food safety best practices.

• Usefermentationand preservation techniques to process surplus produce from the agroecology garden or campus farm.

• Conduct both formal and informal workshops to share appliedfermentationskills and foster food culture within the community.

• Keep accurate food production logs and records.

• Coordinate with the Community Lunch Program to supply fermented or preserved foods.

• Provide teaching assistant support for undergraduate and graduate student projects related tofermentationand preservation.

• Support theFermentationClub by offering guidance mentorship and operational assistance.

Qualifications:

• Food Safety Certification or currently enrolled in a campus-approved certification program.

• Strong culinary interest with foundational kitchen and food preparation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with students faculty and community members.

• Organized reliable and passionate about food systems sustainability and education.

All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.

Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity inclusion and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color religion gender gender identity gender expression sex (including pregnancy childbirth reproductive health decisions or related medical conditions) sexual orientation age national origin age disability genetic information veteran status marital or family status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.