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CoF FSWCD Development Coordinator VISTA
 
 
 
The AmeriCorps VISTA program in Fairbanks is housed through the City of Fairbanks (CoF). This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, for 1 year. VISTAs receive a monthly living allowance of $1,333 which is paid bi-weekly. At the end of service, they also have the choice between an education award of $6,345 or a cash stipend of $1,800. The VISTA will work directly at Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District. The Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District (FSWCD) is combating poverty by increasing urban farming and reducing food insecurity in the USDA designated “food desert” of South Fairbanks. FSWCD is developing an AFFECT Community Farm project modeled after the Alaska Seeds of Change program in Anchorage, AK. That program provides young adults ages 17-26 that are experiencing homelessness with employment and life skills training, while growing fresh produce for the community. The Fairbanks project seeks to provide similar services for disadvantaged and marginalized populations in the Fairbanks area through a multi-agency partnership with the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, Fairbanks Food Bank, UAF Cooperative Extension and 4H program. This third-year VISTA position will build upon the work of the two previous VISTAs and ensure FSWCD’s programs are able to continue beyond the completion of the VISTA project. The VISTA will assist FSWCD in establishing urban agricultural initiatives that promote sustainable gardening practices in low-income households and service areas. The VISTA will also build capacity for the FSWCD led Interior Alaska Food Network, which is vital to the sustainment of the poverty alleviating programs.
 
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Member Duties : 1. Review project information from first 2 years of VISTA work and recommend any additional anti-poverty programs or ways to strengthen previously established programs 2. Compare current programs with food security projects across the country to determine if any other programs should be replicated in Fairbanks 3. Develop a “Start to Finish” beginner gardener’s handbook 4. Research, recommend and assist with receiving additional funding to ensure the sustainability of the AFFECT project 5. Train FSWCD staff and volunteers on fundraising strategies to ensure project sustainability 6. Develop a strategic plan and organizational structure for the AFFECT project in collaboration with a community-led advisory council 7. Coordinate and manage project partner meetings, general communications, grant timelines/reports, and foster strategic community partnerships 8. Promote outreach events through marketing material distribution, speaking engagements, and radio/television/newspaper interviews
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Hunger ,  Environment ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Recruitment ,  Public Health ,  Community Organization ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Urban Planning ,  Environment ,  Public Speaking ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
CoF FSWCD Development Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date
03/14/2022  -   03/13/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ALASKA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  12/17/2021  To  02/04/2022 
Contact Mel Sikes
590 University Ave
Fairbanks   AK   99709
(907) 479-1213
mel.fswcd@gmail.com
www.fairbankssoilwater.org/
Listing ID 104300

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