AmeriCorps is Hiring a 23 VISTA Arizona Serve-PUSD-Farm to School Coordinator Near Prescott, AZ
Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) has provided life-changing learning since 1868. PUSD’s mission to serve “every student every day” is exemplified in 150 years of developing an educated, civic-minded, and prosperous community. PUSD students come from all backgrounds and abilities, including high risk and marginalized populations. PUSD is committed to education for all by providing equitable and inclusive services across the district. PUSD serves as a space of equity, innovation, and opportunity through unique programs such as Farm to School. The mission of PUSD’s Farm to School (F2S) program is to provide garden-based experiences to ignite students’ love of learning, build skills to sustainably grow food, improve environmental literacy, develop lifelong healthy habits and cultivate community partnerships with farm-based organizations. The AmeriCorps VISTA Member will work with the F2S Coordinator to maintain and implement programming in all nine school garden sites. Duties include organizing teams to help maintain and expand school garden sites, assist with the organization and facilitation of volunteer work parties and other F2S events, writing grants, perform evaluations and collect data on the success of the F2S programs, as well as assist and model activities in the garden during the school day and after-school garden clubs. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here . Member Duties : Project Implementation: The AmeriCorps VISTA member will improve the capacity of the school garden program for community volunteers, and the AmeriCorps Garden Specialist team to maintain & improve 10 school gardens. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will assist with writing grants and seeking community donations to sustain and expand the Farm-to-School program. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will create a system for tracking inventory and identifing supply expenditures. B. Events: The AmeriCorps VISTA member will assist in organizing and planning annual Farm-to-School events such as cafeteria taste tests, the wellness fair, pop-up markets, school garden fundraisers, parent-engagement events, garden work parties with the community, and staff professional development workshops. Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Relocation Allowance .
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
TermsPermits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service AreasCommunity and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Environment , Education , Community Outreach . SkillsGeneral Skills , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Education , Public Speaking , Leadership , Youth Development , Team Work . Refine Search SummaryProgram Type:AmeriCorps VISTA Program23 VISTA Arizona Serve-PUSD-Farm to School Coordinator Program Start/End Date08/12/2024 - 08/10/2025 Work Schedule Full Time Education levelSome college Age RequirementMinimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations ARIZONA Accepting ApplicationsFrom 05/19/2024 To 07/12/2024 Contact Brandon White 308 Grove Ave Prescott AZ 86301 6232822073 Listing ID 119858