VRLC FT Farm-to-School Coordinator (GMFTS

VRLC FT Farm-to-School Coordinator (GMFTS)

• 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

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

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

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

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

VRLC FT Farm-to-School Coordinator (GMFTS)