Immediate opening for an AmeriCorps Farm-to-School Coordinator at Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS) in Newport, Vermont. The position works with a team to lead Farm-to-School programs in multiple schools across the Northeast Kingdom region of Vermont, developing lessons and providing K-8 students with hands-on programming in gardening, cooking, and nutrition lessons, and farm field trips. Available to start ideally on August 28, 2023 (but with flexibility depending on the situation) and commit to serving until August 2, 2024, for a 1,700-hour term of Service with AmeriCorps/GMFTS. The position offers subsidized housing, a Cost of Living Stipend of $22,100.00 for the year, Healthcare, set rate Mileage Reimbursement, and an Educational Award of $7395.00 at the end of service, an Automobile Equity Scholarship of $600.00, and many training opportunities.

Summary

Who we are: 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. GMFTS serves the school communities in the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont with school gardens, educational programming, and fresh local farm foods. To can learn more about our organization and this position please visit our website at: https://greenmountainfarmtoschool.org/get-involved/americorps/

Qualifications
● 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) is 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

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references. No phone calls, please. Open until the position is filled. Fill out the AmeriCorps Application found at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=69352

Compensation Information

AmeriCorps Members who complete their term of service in a full-time position will receive:

A biweekly stipend totaling approximately $22,100 for the year
Mileage reimbursement
Health insurance, if not covered under another policy
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
Career mentoring, professional development, and strong work experience
Eligible for monthly SNAP benefits

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