SerVermont - BCCD Veteran Incubator Farm Development VISTA
AmeriCorps
Vermont, USA
Published 4 days ago
Full time
SerVermont - BCCD Veteran Incubator Farm Development VISTA
The Bennington County Conservation District works to strengthen the long-term stewardship, productivity, and resilience of working lands and natural resources through locally led conservation, technical assistance, education, and partnership development. The District supports practical, community-based solutions that improve land access, expand conservation implementation, and build local capacity in ways that benefit both rural livelihoods and the health of the landscape. This mission aligns with the proposed VISTA project's focus on workforce development, food security, community resilience, and veteran economic opportunity. The goal of this project is to increase economic opportunity for veterans, beginning farmers, and underserved rural residents in Bennington County by developing the organizational infrastructure, partnerships, funding systems, volunteer network, and governance framework needed to establish and sustain the Bennington Veteran Incubator Farm and Veteran Farmers' Cooperative.
Member Duties : The VISTA member will build capacity by developing operational systems, securing resources, coordinating community partnerships, and creating sustainable procedures that expand access to agricultural training, market opportunities, and pathways to self-employment while strengthening long-term food security and community resilience. Core responsibilities will include developing governance and organizational materials, improving outreach and recruitment systems, organizing partnership communications, supporting workshops and educational events, building grant and fundraising systems, and advancing early relationship-building with institutional buyers and technical assistance partners. The focus will be on foundational capacity rather than rapid expansion.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Environment , Veterans , Hunger , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Skills :
Community Organization , Environment , Conflict Resolution , Communications , Veterans , Leadership , Urban Planning
The Bennington County Conservation District works to strengthen the long-term stewardship, productivity, and resilience of working lands and natural resources through locally led conservation, technical assistance, education, and partnership development. The District supports practical, community-based solutions that improve land access, expand conservation implementation, and build local capacity in ways that benefit both rural livelihoods and the health of the landscape. This mission aligns with the proposed VISTA project's focus on workforce development, food security, community resilience, and veteran economic opportunity. The goal of this project is to increase economic opportunity for veterans, beginning farmers, and underserved rural residents in Bennington County by developing the organizational infrastructure, partnerships, funding systems, volunteer network, and governance framework needed to establish and sustain the Bennington Veteran Incubator Farm and Veteran Farmers' Cooperative.
Member Duties : The VISTA member will build capacity by developing operational systems, securing resources, coordinating community partnerships, and creating sustainable procedures that expand access to agricultural training, market opportunities, and pathways to self-employment while strengthening long-term food security and community resilience. Core responsibilities will include developing governance and organizational materials, improving outreach and recruitment systems, organizing partnership communications, supporting workshops and educational events, building grant and fundraising systems, and advancing early relationship-building with institutional buyers and technical assistance partners. The focus will be on foundational capacity rather than rapid expansion.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Environment , Veterans , Hunger , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Skills :
Community Organization , Environment , Conflict Resolution , Communications , Veterans , Leadership , Urban Planning