Job description
Community Roots uses an abandoned greenhouse nursery and accompanying six acres as the site of community programs that target horticultural, agricultural, and land stewardship programs. We are seeking to directly support and supplement: (1) local school science standards (e.g. STEM education goals, etc.) through hands-on nutrition, food science, and food production studies, (2) existing agricultural & horticultural education (e.g. 4H, FFA, KCCC, OSU Extension-Knox, etc.) by offering community growing space at little to no cost, (3) wilderness skills and programs (e.g. wild seed saving, plant identification, etc.), (4) the provision of an outdoor classroom for teachers and a community service work space for volunteers and rehabilitation programs in our local court system.
Member Duties : As the Community Roots VISTA, you will work to expand and coordinate our current local Farm to School programs and revenue streams. Using social media and tapping into other networks, you will recruit volunteers to manage the farmers market. To ensure their retention, you will coordinate volunteer trainings and engage in strategic recognition efforts. Finally, as our VISTA, you will work with school gardens to create access to affordable fresh foods at local farmers markets in food desert-stricken areas, while developing a local composting collection program. **Benefits include a $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.**
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Hybrid Schedule: Both Remote & In-Person , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Hunger , Neighborhood Revitalization , Children/Youth .
Education , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Hunger , Neighborhood Revitalization , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Leadership , Recruitment , Youth Development , Public Health , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Education , Public Speaking , Communications .
Leadership , Recruitment , Youth Development , Public Health , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Education , Public Speaking , Communications .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Community Roots - Produce & Compost Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
06/20/2023 - 06/19/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
OHIO
Accepting Applications
From 02/24/2023 To 05/19/2023
Contact
Carrie Dennis
1104 W Gambier St
Mount Vernon OH 43050
6142214336
cdennis@ohiofoodbanks.org
Listing ID
93706
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