Community Garden Program Coordinator-RuralEdge​/VHCB

This position will provide garden coordination, resident engagement, educational workshops, volunteer management, and community partnership development. Establish systems for tracking participation and outcomes to help Rural Edge create a more sustainable, organized, and resident-driven program that can continue to grow for years to come! Rural Edge strengthens Northeast Kingdom communities one home at a time. Rural Edge envisions Northeast Kingdom communities where every individual can live in stable, affordable housing with access to the services they need to live a healthy and prosperous life.

This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board Ameri Corps (VHCB Ameri Corps). The VHCB Ameri Corps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. This position is Full Time:
Requires 1,720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $31,000 (pre-tax) for the service term. Member will receive an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service.

• Coordinate development, implementation, and support of Rural Edge's community garden program
• Develop seasonal garden plans and coordinate planting, maintenance, harvesting, preparation with residents, volunteers, and staff
• Engage residents in garden activities and encourage resident leadership and participation
• Plan and facilitate educational workshops related to gardening, food, nutrition, food access
• Secure garden resources, supplies, educational programming, and technical assistance related to the program
• Visit with Rural Edge properties throughout the service area to coordinate garden activities, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and more
• Maintain records of resident engagement and garden events to track outcomes and expand the program
• Support the development of systems to enhance program sustainability
• Participate in an Independent Service Project and in all VHCB Ameri Corps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives.

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance
• Training

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

• Community and Economic Development
• Community Outreach
• Housing

• Communications
• Community Organization
• Leadership
• General Skills
• Social Services
• Team Work

Ameri Corps State / National

Community Garden Program Coordinator-Rural Edge/VHCB

01/12/2027 - 12/10/2027

Full Time

High school diploma/GED

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

VERMONT

From 09/14/2026 To 12/11/2026

Rebecca Bingham

1222 Main St.

St. Johnsbury VT 05819

m.watt

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