Montana AgCorps member

Potential Duties: 

• Coordinating events and outreach for the host site 

• Recruit and manage volunteer groups 

• Develop social media and outreach materials

• Assist with Harvest of the Month, Ag in the Classroom or Farm to School lessons 

• Assist with mapping and monitoring of noxious weeds 

•  Assist the department with their apiary program and outreach 

•  Attendance at mandatory trainings (orientation, Symposium, mid-service training and end of service training) 

• Participation in evaluation and reporting (monthly reporting, bi-weekly timesheet submission and monthly check-in calls)

Potential knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• Ability to interact with community members of all demographics
• Knowledge of design and editing software (i.e., Canva, Adobe, etc.)
• Communication and public speaking skills
• Understanding or willingness to learn about agriculture in Montana
• Valid driver’s license 
• Ability to be part of a collaborative team 
• Excellent time and project management skills and attention to detail
• Adhere to program policies and procedures 
• Demonstrate the ability to balance service activities 
• Demonstrate professional behavior and use of appropriate language
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and serve cooperatively 
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts

Program Benefits: 

• Members receive a living allowance to cover basic expenses while serving
• Upon successful completion of service, members receive an education award 
• While serving, members may qualify for student loan forbearance
• Healthcare/ childcare services are available while serving
• A monthly housing stipend if eligible
• Other benefits include being part of an incredible community, being surrounded by professionals in multiple fields, and job shadowing opportunities
• AmeriCorps alumni benefits include access to nationwide alumni network, many career resources, access to AmeriCorps alumni emails and updates

Minimum requirements: 

• Must be 18+ at the beginning of service 
• High school graduate, GED recipient, working towards obtaining a high school diploma/ GED
• Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
• Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria

How to Apply: 

Ag Educator Positions: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=130374 

Ag Steward Positions: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=130375