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Description
Spring Creek Farm is located on Alaska Pacific University's 750-acre Kellogg Campus in Palmer, Alaska. The campus hosts APU's Masters in Outdoor and Environmental Education Program and a small but expanding organic CSA farm (Community Supported Agriculture).
Position Overview:
The Educational Farm Projects Coordinator will assist in the development of the Spring Creek Farm Educational Farm. The Educational Farm Projects Coordinator will develop related farm-based educational programming and interpretive materials for local schools and the home-school community. Summer work will include assisting with hands-on building and farm work when necessary.
Responsibilities:
-Planning and developing an educational children's garden
-Developing day-long farm-based educational programming
-Providing support for existing school gardens.
-Developing week-long farm-based summer camp in conjunction with APU's Masters in Outdoor and Environmental Education Program.
-Designing and installing interpretive signage about ecological agriculture and nutrition.
-Developing community outreach materials on ecological agriculture, health and nutrition.
Qualifications:
-BA/BS
-Experience working with children
Preferred:
-Experience developing educational materials
-Background in Environmental or Experiential Education
-Some knowledge of and experience with basic gardening/farming techniques
Compensation:
-A monthly living stipend of approximately $1000
-An Education Award up to $4725
-Child Care Assistance (if eligible)
-Occupational Accident Insurance
-Student Loan Forbearance (if eligible)
Housing: Housing is provided on-site in exchange for minimal caretaking responsibilities.
Dates: February 15, 2009 to January 15, 2010
To Apply:
Please email a short cover letter, and resume.