VRLC HT Farm-to-School Coordinator; GMFTS

Position: VRLC HT Farm-to-School Coordinator (GMFTS)
Location: Lyndonville

VRLC HT Farm-to-School Coordinator (GMFTS)

This position is part of the Vermont Rural Learning Collective (VRLC). VRLC is a national service program that places Ameri Corps members at educational non-profit Host Sites in Vermont's most rural communities. VRLC members support their Host Site's ability to deliver educational programming and services to rural and underserved learners of all ages. VRLC supports their members in their path to educational and career attainment through direct service, on-going trainings, and professional development opportunities offered during the service year.

Position dependent upon VRCL federal funding. The primary responsibilities of the Ameri Corps Farm-to-School Coordinator will be to develop, grow, present, and evaluate GMFTS' Farm-to-School Programs. This is a 6 month long Ameri Corps position. The Farm-to-School Coordinator reports to the Farm-to-School Program Manager. Position starts Mid-Feb to March 1 and runs until late August for a 900 hour term of Service.

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Member Duties :

- Develop and maintain relationships with GMFTS partners - Serve as the primary contact for 3-5 schools - Lead lesson plans for programming and maintain educational materials - Conduct Harvest of the Month taste tests by cooking with students and serving at lunch - Facilitate and lead farm field trips of various types - Deliver in-class workshops to K-8 students on food and agriculture topics - Plant, maintain, and harvest school gardens - Use database to collect, analyze, and report data for program evaluation - Photo document activities and download in a timely manner - Run After school programs at schools - Create educational newsletters showcasing programming at schools and taste test results - Serve as an independent member of a team of Coordinators - Plan, organize, and attend community and organizational events, like Harvest Festivals - Communicate organization's mission through social media

Program Benefits :
Training , Housing , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

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

Skills :

Education , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Team Work , Leadership , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Public Speaking , Disaster Services , Community Organization , Non-Profit Management , Communications , Environment .