EeCorps Farm to School Educator – School Food Project

ee Corps Farm To School Educator – School Food Project

Colorado Alliance For Environmental Education

Denver Metro

Program Overview:
Led by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), the Environmental Education Corps (ee Corps) Ameri Corps Program places Ameri Corps members at organizations throughout Colorado to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and implementing the goals outlined in the Colorado Environmental Education Plan. ee Corps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding reach and increasing impact of EE programming, while providing access to equitable learning experiences for all PreK-12 students.

Ameri Corps members serving with the ee Corps provide direct service to improve outcomes in Environmental Stewardship and Education. Ameri Corps provides opportunities to improve lives and foster civic engagement all across the country.

Service Site Overview:
This position will be located at The School Food Project at Boulder Valley School District in Boulder, CO. At the School Food Project, we are dedicated to serving the most nutritious food we can to students and educating them about the benefits of local farming, nutrition, and where food comes from.

Service

Position Summary:

The Ameri Corps member serving at the School Food Project, as Farm to School Educator, will focus on food system-related Environmental Education programs. This includes conducting cafeteria programs 2-3 times per week at elementary schools (most frequently), and also middle, and high schools, working alongside volunteers to encourage healthy eating for students or encouraging students to try new dishes. They will host culinary center tours and field trips that include greenhouse education.

Education programs also include the Advanced Alternative Learning Program for Students (AALPS) and Transitions programs run through the greenhouse at our Culinary Center. The member will make classroom visits when requested to deliver nutrition and environmental education. The member will have some flexibility on additional initiatives based on their skills and interest.

Essential Functions (Primary Responsibilities): ee Corps members engage with their Host Site organizations to develop, implement, and enhance programs, projects, and activities that will create progress towards ee Corps' and The School Food Project's goals. These duties include:

• Run school-based nutrition education programming
• Run Culinary Center/Greenhouse field trips
• Plan and manage in-school events that raise awareness of the environmental benefits of plant-based menu entrees
• Run the AALPS and Transitions Greenhouse education programs
• Assist with farm field trips and in-school environmental education events
• Help reduce food waste in the district through education and partner collaboration
• Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program's performance measures
• Attend all required ee Corps/Ameri Corps orientations, meetings, and trainings
• Complete and submit all necessary ee Corps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines
• Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities):

• Managing nutrition education event calendar
• Leading groups on tours of facilities

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:

• Ability to work with students of all ages k-12 with patience
• Willing to organize and engage volunteers and students in schools and at greenhouse
• Ability to work in outdoor setting in various weather conditions for up to 6 hours
• Commitment to equity in education
• “People person” willing to go out into schools and communities and engage

Qualifications:

• Can do, willing attitude—willing to learn
• Interest in food systems and the impact of food on the environment
• Interest and desire to work with kids in grades K-12
• Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate
• High school diploma or GED required
• At least 18 years old at start of service
• Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required
• Must pass National Service Criminal History Checks (NSOPW, State, and FBI)
• U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident status required

Term of Service:
This is a full-time national and community service position requiring a minimum of 1,700 hours during the year (approximately 35-40 hours/week). Typical schedule is Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm. The position begins 9/1/26 and ends 8/15/27.

Training and Support Provided: ee Corps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved training and professional development. Members will be supervised and supported by Marissa Benson (marissa.benson
01), BVSD Program and Grants Coordinator, as well as by Erin Dreps…