VRLC FT Farm-to-School Coordinator (GMFTS)
Farm, Ranch, and Greenhouse Operations
VRLC FT Farm-to-School Coordinator (GMFTS)
This position is part of the Vermont Rural Learning Collective (VRLC). VRLC is a national service program that places AmeriCorps members at educational non-profit Host Sites in Vermont's most rural communities. VRLC members support their Host Site's ability to deliver educational programming and services to rural and underserved learners of all ages. VRLC supports their members in their path to educational and career attainment through direct service, on-going trainings, and professional development opportunities offered during the service year. Position dependent upon VRCL federal funding. The primary responsibilities of the AmeriCorps Farm-to-School Coordinator will be to develop, grow, present, and evaluate GMFTS' Farm-to-School Programs. This is a 12 month long AmeriCorps position. The Farm-to-School Coordinator reports to the Farm-to-School Program Manager. Position starts September 1 and runs until 6 August for a 1700 hour term of Service. ***Final slot award and starting date are PENDING grant approval process which is ONGOING; the award and start date are subject to change accordingly
Member Duties : - Develop and maintain relationships with GMFTS partners - Serve as the primary contact for 3-5 schools - Lead 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 - Run Afterschool programs at schools - Create educational newsletters showcasing programming at schools and taste test results - Serve as an independent member of a team of Coordinators - Plan, organize, and attend community and organizational events, like Harvest Festivals - Communicate organization's mission through social media
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Housing .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Hunger , Education , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Environment .
Skills :
Disaster Services , Community Organization , Youth Development , Education , Communications , Environment , General Skills , Public Speaking , Non-Profit Management , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Leadership , Team Work
This position is part of the Vermont Rural Learning Collective (VRLC). VRLC is a national service program that places AmeriCorps members at educational non-profit Host Sites in Vermont's most rural communities. VRLC members support their Host Site's ability to deliver educational programming and services to rural and underserved learners of all ages. VRLC supports their members in their path to educational and career attainment through direct service, on-going trainings, and professional development opportunities offered during the service year. Position dependent upon VRCL federal funding. The primary responsibilities of the AmeriCorps Farm-to-School Coordinator will be to develop, grow, present, and evaluate GMFTS' Farm-to-School Programs. This is a 12 month long AmeriCorps position. The Farm-to-School Coordinator reports to the Farm-to-School Program Manager. Position starts September 1 and runs until 6 August for a 1700 hour term of Service. ***Final slot award and starting date are PENDING grant approval process which is ONGOING; the award and start date are subject to change accordingly
Member Duties : - Develop and maintain relationships with GMFTS partners - Serve as the primary contact for 3-5 schools - Lead 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 - Run Afterschool programs at schools - Create educational newsletters showcasing programming at schools and taste test results - Serve as an independent member of a team of Coordinators - Plan, organize, and attend community and organizational events, like Harvest Festivals - Communicate organization's mission through social media
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Housing .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Hunger , Education , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Environment .
Skills :
Disaster Services , Community Organization , Youth Development , Education , Communications , Environment , General Skills , Public Speaking , Non-Profit Management , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Leadership , Team Work