VISTA Farm to School Coordinator

Farm to School (F2S) enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early care and education settings. The Sedro-Woolley F2S program brings the agricultural richness of Skagit County, WA to youth in the Sedro-Woolley School District through school gardens and experiential education, as well as through scratch-cooking in the school cafeterias as part of larger policy, system, and environmental change in the food system.

By collaborating with United General District 304’s F2S Program Coordinator, school staff, and other partners, to enhance F2S’s infrastructure, a VISTA Farm to School Coordinator will increase volunteer involvement and community support for vital nutrition education and food access programs for youth. The VISTA member will continue to develop and document systems related to volunteer management and program fundraising, research and suggest potential program integration within schools, and create replicable outreach materials for Sedro-Woolley F2S to ensure program longevity and diffusion to all schools.

The VISTA can also research and document options for curricula delivered by teachers & volunteers across the districts  elementary schools and collate best-practice guidance and goals for the school’s Food Services department around sourcing and preparing local foods. Sedro-Woolley Farm to School operates under United General District 304 s vision of Building Healthier Communities, whose priority outcomes are achieved in the following core program areas:
Active Living, Community & Professional Education, Engaged Youth & Communities, Healthy Eating, Thriving Children & Families, and Stewarding Assets & Opportunities. These program areas cumulatively create healthy environments and foster individual, family, and community protective factors that promote wellbeing.

Member Duties : A VISTA Farm to School (F2S) Coordinator will enhance nutrition education and food security for children in Skagit County, WA through indirect service. The VISTA will build upon efforts to expand capacity for Sedro-Woolley F2S, a program of United General District 304, with strategic enhancement of youth & adult volunteerism; alignment of school garden & cooking curricula for consistent student experience;

coordination of approvals and resources for new school gardens & community-led maintenance of existing gardens; guidance for the school food service department in sourcing and preparing local produce; and development of robust relationships with farmers and community groups. These efforts, alongside grant research and writing, program evaluation, and cultivation/maintenance of community partnerships will help address poverty and improve the lives of local children & families with sustainable outcomes.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Training .

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Terms : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : Health , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .

Skills : Social Services , Writing/Editing , Environment , Communications , Education , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Team Work .

Summary :

Program Type: Ameri Corps VISTA

Program VISTA Farm to School Coordinator

Program Start/End Date 09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level Some college

Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

Program Locations WASHINGTON

Languages English

Accepting Applications From 07/14/2026 To 09/07/2026

Contact Rachel Muia

2031 Hospital Dr

Sedro Woolley WA 98284

Rachel.

Muia

www.united general.org

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