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Description
Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS) is a nonprofit organization promoting the health and wellbeing of Vermont's children, farms and communities by providing programs to connect schools and farms through food and education. In the 2010-2011 academic year, GMFTS aims to serve 24 school communities in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont with school gardens, educational programming and fresh local farm foods, benefiting over 2,500 students.
Position Overview:
The primary responsibilities of the Farm-to-School Coordinator will be to continue to expand GMFTS' Farm-to-School Network and provide general operational and administrative support. This is a full time year long AmeriCorps position.
Responsibilities:
The Farm-to-School Coordinator will participate in the Farm-to-School Network by:
- Developing and maintaining partnerships with GMFTS schools, farms and other institutions
- Coordinating local food purchasing from farms by schools and other institutions
- Supervising the scheduling and delivery of GMFTS educational programs and events including taste tests, farm field trips and in-class workshops
- Leading training workshops for food service staff and farmers
- Designing and distributing outreach and publicity materials
- Collecting, analyzing, and reporting data for program evaluation
- Maintaining a database of school, farm and partner contacts
- Providing general support to organization, as necessary
Qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of local food systems and sustainable agriculture
- Excellent public speaking and writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing non-profit environment
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
Compensation: AmeriCorps Members who complete their term of service in a full time position will receive:
- A biweekly stipend totaling $11,900 for the year
- Health insurance, if not covered under another policy
- Child care, if necessary
- Student loan forbearance
- A $5,350 Education Award for past or future education
- Available housing
- Career mentoring, professional development, and strong work experience
Start-Date: August 22, 2011
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter. No phone calls please. Applications accepted after May 1, 2011. Deadline for applications is June 15,2011.
EOE