Education Assistant - HF

The Rio Grande Farm Park seeks a passionate, community-oriented Education Assistant to help implement outdoor, environmental, and regenerative farming educational programming in 2027. The primary focus will be to assist the Education Coordinator in implementing 5th Day programming, Farm to School programming, PALS programming, Adult Education programming, and 2027 Rising Stewards - a summer working and learning experience for high school youth.

This member will also assist with farmer educational events and community educational events that will occur at the Rio Grande Farm Park. This person will get to know community members and bring them in to share their knowledge related to regenerative agriculture. They will also help the Farm Park with multimedia education opportunities and passive education opportunities, such as interpretative signage, video, website maintenance, and social media.

This person will participate in creating a long-term vision and curriculum around RGFP educational programming. This will include supporting nature based and environmental education in the San Luis Valley.

• Assist in implementations & design of summer high school program, Rising Stewards.
• Facilitate food & recreational activities for students.
• Assist with youth-related activities & partner with Generation Wild organizations.
• Assist with prepping & coordinating Farm to School programs, nature based curriculum development & material preparation for K-12 students.
• Assist with planning & recruitment of farmers attending agricultural conferences, workshops & farm tours hosted by RGFP, community partners & other organizations.
• Assist with marketing/promoting programs & events.
• Participate with the Mercadillo farmers’ market.
• Integrate educational opportunities at the Farm Park.
• SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
  Supporting greenhouse management, grounds keeping, facilities, farm production.
• Maintain program equipment/supplies.
• Participate in rotational "cross-pollination" experiences across all food systems programs.

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Housing
• Living Allowance
• Stipend
• Training

• Car recommended ,
• Permits attendance at school during off hours ,
• Permits working at another job during off hours .

• Community and Economic Development ,
• Community Outreach ,
• Children/Youth ,
• Education ,
• Environment ,
• Health ,
• Hunger .

• Communications ,
• Education ,
• Leadership ,
• Public Health ,
• Teaching/Tutoring ,
• Youth Development ,
• General Skills ,
• Environment ,
• Social Services ,
• Team Work ,
• Agriculture/Farming/Gardening .

Ameri Corps State / National

Education Assistant - HF

03/01/2027 - 10/24/2027

Full Time

College graduate

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 54

• COLORADO

• English
• Spanish

From 09/25/2026 To 10/23/2026

Marisela Ballesteros
PO Box 323
Gunnison CO 81230

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