C.O.R.E Wellness Coordinator (S99741)

Summary

C.O.R.E. (Campus Outreach for Real Eating) is a student-led initiative dedicated to bridging the gap between academic nutrition and the daily student experience. We promote a mindful, holistic approach to food and sustainability that nourishes both the body and the campus community. At the “core” of our mission is educating the student body on making what’s available in commons work for their own wellbeing, whether that be preparation for training, recovery, an all night study session or simply eating better. We promote a mindful, holistic approach to food and sustainability that nourishes both the body and the campus community.

As a C.O.R.E. Wellness Coordinator, you will lead the “Real Eating” initiative on campus. Your primary focus is to develop and execute educational projects in the Commons building that encourage students to eat more mindfully and holistically, moving away from processed foods habits toward whole-food awareness. This group will also help bring awareness to being eco-friendly and “waste” aware.

Basics

  • Department: Dining Services
  • Supervisor: Ashley Urban
  • Office Location: Commons 117
  • Email: aurban@bates.edu
  • Hours: 10
  • Workers: 3-4

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities (10 Hours/Week)
Educational Programming (4 hrs): Design and implement “Real Eating” series, such as Table tent ads that encourage mindful eating, nutritional food guides, and holistic meal-prep, using the tools Commons provides i.e. online menu and QR codes on food labels. You will find ways to educate and promote eating habits that help students understand the nutritional value of the food they are eating, how it prepares them for what’s next and how eating is critical to their entire Bates experience.
Campus Outreach (3 hrs): Act as the primary ambassador at dining hall pop-ups, providing peer-to-peer education on whole-food nutrition.
Digital Content (2 hrs): Curate bi-weekly social media campaigns and Table tent ads, featuring mindful eating tips and holistic recipes tailored for dorm living.
Strategic Collaboration (1 hr): Meet with campus dining services (Ashley Urban) to improve the accessibility of “Real Food” options for the student body and help drive initiatives that encourage planning and preparing for meals.

Requirements

Currently enrolled student with a passion for nutrition, public health, or holistic wellness, to include sustainability.
Strong verbal communication skills and comfort with public speaking/peer education.
A commitment to promoting body positivity and sustainable food relationships.
Ability to produce and edit online content to promote C.O.R.E
Ability to manage a flexible 10-hour weekly schedule independently.
Must be able to present events, games, activities during peak meal hours.

Reporting

This role will work closely with peers , Ashley Urban, and the Dining team.

Working Conditions

Working environment will mainly be in the Commons Dining area and Commons building. Ability to use ladders, common tools, ideate, and bring positivity to Eating Holistically.