VRLC FT 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 12 month long Ameri Corps position. The Farm-to-School Coordinator reports to the Farm-to-School Program Manager. Position starts September 1 and runs until 6 August for a 1700 hour term of Service.

• 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

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

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

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

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

Ameri Corps State / National

VRLC FT Farm-to-School Coordinator (GMFTS)

09/01/2026 - 08/06/2027

Full Time

College graduate

Minimum:
None Maximum:
None

VERMONT

English

From 08/10/2026 To 08/21/2026

Derek Kim

1001 College Rd

Lyndonville VT 05851

derek.kim

128603