About Green Mountain Farm-to-School 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. In the 2022-2023 academic year, GMFTS aims to serve school communities in the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont with school gardens, educational programming and fresh local farm foods, benefiting over 5,000 students. For more information about GMFTS and this position, please visit our website: gmfts.org/get-involved/americorps Position Description Are you interested in gardening, working with kids, and supporting local food systems through farm-based education? The AmeriCorps Farm-to-School Coordinator position could be the perfect fit for you! This is a great opportunity for you to launch your career and engage in community service, all while experiencing the unique beauty and culture of Northern Vermont. Position starts August 21, 2023 until August 2, 2024 for a 1,700 hour term of Service.
The AmeriCorps Farm-to-School Coordinator position duties:
Develop and maintain relationships with GMFTS partners
Serve as the primary contact for 3-5 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
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
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)
Qualifications
Available to start August 21, 2023 and commit to serve until August 2, 2024 for a 1,700 hour term of Service
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
Compensation and Benefits: AmeriCorps Members who complete their term of 1700 service hours in a full-time position will receive:
A biweekly stipend totaling approximately $21,000 for the year
Mileage reimbursement
Health insurance
Child care, if necessary
Student loan forbearance
A $7,395 Education Award for past or future education (subject to adjustment based on funding)
Subsidized housing
auto scholarship for $600
Career mentoring, professional development, and strong work experience
Eligible for monthly SNAP benefits
GMFTS is hiring for 4 AmeriCorps positions for 2023-2024, To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@gmfts.org. No phone calls please.