Americorps Farm to School Coordinator

Organization

Green Mountain Farm-to-School

Job Posted

February 3, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

Remote

No

Location

Newport, VT
United States
Position will work with school staff Feb-July to develop, implement and evaluate Farm to School program activities such as taste tests, farm field trips, school gardens, nutrition education and more. This position is part of the Lyndon Economic opportunity AmeriCorps Program (LEAP) and Green Mountain Farm-to-School. This position is based out of Newport, Vermont. Position runs until August 6,2022. Immediate opening with rolling applications until filled

Summary

The primary responsibilities of the AmeriCorps Farm-to-School Coordinator will be to develop, grow, present, and evaluate Green Mountain Farm-to-School Programs. This is a 6 months long AmeriCorps position at around 35 hours a week. The Farm-to-School Coordinator reports to the Farm to School Program Manager.  Position runs until August 6,2022.  Immediate opening with rolling application until filled. AmeriCorps Members who complete their term of service in a reduced Half Time position of 675 hours will receive:

  • A biweekly stipend totaling approximately $5,450.00 for the year (subject to adjustment based on funding)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Student loan forbearance
  • A $2,417.14 Education Award for past or future education (subject to adjustment based on funding)
  • Subsidized housing 
  • Career mentoring, professional development, and strong work experience
  • Eligible for monthly SNAP benefits

The AmeriCorps Farm-to-School Coordinator will:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with GMFTS partners
  • Serve as the primary contact for 3-4 schools
  • Create lesson plans for programming and maintain educational materials
  • Conduct Harvest of the Month taste tests by cooking with students and serving at lunch
  • Facilitate and lead farm field trips of various types
  • Deliver in-class workshops to K-8 students on food and agriculture topics
  • Plant, maintain, and harvest school gardens
  • Use database to collect, analyze, and report data for program evaluation
  • Photo document activities and download in a timely manner
  • Facilitate Farm-to-School Committee meetings 
  • Create educational newsletters showcasing programming at schools and taste test results
  • Serve as an independent member of a team of Coordinators
  • Work closely with staff, parents, food service directors, and farmers
  • Plan, organize, and attend community and organizational events, like Harvest Festivals
  • Recruit and train community volunteers
  • Design outreach and publicity materials 
  • Communicate organization’s mission through social media (Facebook, Instagram)

How to apply:

  To apply, submit cover letter and a resume to jobs@gmfts.org No phone calls please. Open until filled. EOE.