Business / Organization Name: 
Green Mountain Farm-to-School
Contact Person: 
Elyse Perambo
Email Address: 
Phone Number: 
8023342044
Street Address: 
115 2nd St
City: 
Newport
State: 
VT
Zip Code: 
05855
Job Title: 
AmeriCorps Farm-to-School Coordinator
Job Type: 
AmeriCorps-Full Time-Year long
Job Description: 
Are you interested in gardening, working with kids, and supporting local food systems through farm-based education? The AmeriCorps Farm-to-School Coordinator position at Green Mountain Farm-to-School could be the perfect fit for you! This is a great opportunity for you to launch your career and engage in community service, all while experiencing the unique beauty and culture of Northern Vermont. Position starts ideally August 21, 2023 (but with flexibility depending on the situation)and commit to serve until August 2, 2024 for a 1,700 hour term of Service with AmeriCorps/GMFTS. The AmeriCorps Farm-to-School Coordinator will: -Develop and maintain relationships with GMFTS partners -Serve as the primary contact for 3-5 schools -Create 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 Afterschool programs at schools -Create educational newsletters showcasing programming at schools and taste test results -Serve as an independent member of a team of Coordinators -Work closely with staff, parents, food service directors, and farmers -Plan, organize, and attend community and organizational events, like Harvest Festivals -Recruit and train community volunteers -Design outreach and publicity materials -Communicate organization’s mission through social media (Facebook, Instagram) Who we are: Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS) is a nonprofit organization promoting the health and well-being of Vermont's children, farms, and communities by providing programs to connect schools and farms through food and education. GMFTS serves the school communities in the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont with school gardens, educational programming, and fresh local farm foods.
Stockbridge Majors: 
Arboriculture and Community Forest Management
Landscape Contracting
Plant and Soil Sciences
Sustainable Food and Farming
Sustainable Horticulture
Application Deadline: 
Monday, September 4, 2023
Application Requirements (resume, cover letter, etc.): 
To apply please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to jobs@gmfts.org
Minimum Qualifications: 
-US citizenship -Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience -Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation -Knowledge of local food systems and sustainable agriculture -Some teaching (formal or non-formal) experience -Strong interest in working with children -Some knowledge of gardening and vegetable production -Excellent public speaking, writing skills, and organizational skills -Strong interpersonal skills -Comfort working in a kitchen (home or commercial) desirable but not required -Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing non-profit environment -Offer contingent upon results from National Service Criminal History Check
Wage, Salary & Benefits Description: 
AmeriCorps Members who complete their term of service in a full-time position will receive: -A biweekly stipend totaling approximately $22,100 for the year -Mileage reimbursement -Health insurance, if not covered under another policy -Child care, if necessary -Student loan forbearance -A $7,395 Education Award for past or future education (subject to adjustment based on funding) -Subsidized housing -$600 auto scholarship -Career mentoring, professional development, and strong work experience -Eligible for monthly SNAP benefits