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Muskingum Soil & Water Conservation-Urban Greens VISTA

The MSWCD addresses food insecurity by teaching people how to grow food, while at the same time supplying fresh locally grown produce to our county’s food banks/pantries and to those who participate at the gardens. The theme of Urban Greens is “Growing with Purpose”, and we believe that providing ways to grow healthy food is part of our purpose. Our urban agriculture program, Urban Greens, began in 2017 and has grown incredibly since. We manage multiple community gardens, each with a slightly different focus and purpose. In 2024, we were able to donate over 13,000 pounds of fresh produce to food pantries, veterans, seniors, and others facing food insecurity. The goal for 2025-2026 is to strengthen and focus on the education portion of this program – teaching others how to grow food. We believe that healthy soil produces healthy food, which in turn creates healthier people and healthier communities. It all begins with the soil, and we have two Agriculture Resource Specialists who work with many farmers on improving their soil health. They provide the technical support to the Urban Ag/Education Specialist, who is responsible for overseeing the garden sites and all that goes on at each one as well as educational programming.

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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA will grow the Urban Greens Program by strengthening volunteer systems, expanding funding, and increasing community awareness. The VISTA member will implement the Volunteer Management Plan to recruit, retain, and manage volunteers and create tools for long-term use. They will manage Urban Greens’ Facebook and Instagram and write monthly newsletters to promote programs and attract community members. The member will spearhead corporate and organizational sponsorships, including financial support, in-kind donations, and employee volunteering. They will research and write grants, collaborating with the Hunger Network to develop food pantry education. Our service member will also plan a community garden tour with “garden to table” experiences to showcase each garden’s purpose, crops, and location. Join our ranks and gain valuable experience! Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , $200 housing stipend , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

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

Service Areas : Hunger , Health , Education , Community Outreach , Children/Youth .

Skills : Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Communications , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Education , Conflict Resolution , Computers/Technology .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Muskingum Soil & Water Conservation-Urban Greens VISTA

Program Start/End Date
06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2026 To 06/12/2026

Contact	Lizzie Carmichael
225 Underwood St
Zanesville OH 43701
16142214336
lcarmichael@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID	116863


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