AmeriCorps Farm-to-School Coordinator, Newport, Vermont
Are you interested in gardening, working with kids, and supporting local food systems through farm-based education? The AmeriCorps Farm-to-School Coordinator position at Green Mountain Farm-to-School could be the perfect fit for you! This is an excellent opportunity for you to launch your career and engage in community service while experiencing Northern Vermont's unique beauty and culture.
Who we are: Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS) is a nonprofit organization promoting the health and well-being of Vermont's children, farms, and communities by providing programs to connect schools and farms through food and education. GMFTS serves the school communities in the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont with school gardens, educational programming, and fresh local farm foods.
Available to start August 19, 2024, and commit to serve until August 1, 2025, for a 1,700-hour term of Service with AmeriCorps/GMFTS. Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a Cost of Living Stipend of $25,500.00 for the year, Healthcare, set rate Mileage Reimbursement, and an Educational Award of $7395.00 at the end of service. GMFTS offers subsidized housing, an Automobile Equity Scholarship, and many training opportunities.
Qualifications
- US citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Knowledge of local food systems and sustainable agriculture
- Some teaching (formal or non-formal) experience
- Strong interest in working with children
- Some knowledge of gardening and vegetable production
- Excellent public speaking, writing skills, and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Comfort working in a kitchen (home or commercial) desirable but not required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing non-profit environment
- Offer contingent upon results from National Service Criminal History Check\