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Community Garden Program Coordinator-RuralEdge/VHCB

This position will provide garden coordination, resident engagement, educational workshops, volunteer management, and community partnership development. Establish systems for tracking participation and outcomes to help RuralEdge create a more sustainable, organized, and resident-driven program that can continue to grow for years to come! RuralEdge strengthens Northeast Kingdom communities one home at a time. RuralEdge envisions Northeast Kingdom communities where every individual can live in stable, affordable housing with access to the services they need to live a healthy and prosperous life. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. This position is Full Time: Requires 1,720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $31,000 (pre-tax) for the service term. Member will receive an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service.

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Member Duties : - Coordinate development, implementation, and support of RuralEdge's community garden program - Develop seasonal garden plans and coordinate planting, maintenance, harvesting, preparation with residents, volunteers, and staff - Engage residents in garden activities and encourage resident leadership and participation - Plan and facilitate educational workshops related to gardening, food, nutrition, food access - Secure garden resources, supplies, educational programming, and technical assistance related to the program - Visit with RuralEdge properties throughout the service area to coordinate garden activities, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and more - Maintain records of resident engagement and garden events to track outcomes and expand the program - Support the development of systems to enhance program sustainability •Participate in an Independent Service Project and in all VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Training .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Housing .

Skills :
Communications , Community Organization , Leadership , General Skills , Social Services , Team Work .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Community Garden Program Coordinator-RuralEdge/VHCB

Program Start/End Date
01/12/2027 - 12/10/2027

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	VERMONT

Accepting Applications
From 09/14/2026 To 12/11/2026

Contact	Rebecca Bingham
1222 Main St.
St. Johnsbury VT 05819
8028283249
m.watt@vhcb.org
https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps

Listing ID	105599


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